Roblox is implementing new safety measures to protect users under 13, including restrictions on direct messaging without parental consent, officials say.

Roblox features a vast number of colorful and anarchic games and "experiences," many of which are made by users themselves and often involves real-time messaging between players.

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users under 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its platform ...

Business Roblox unveils new parental controls, limits messaging for users under 13 Parents and caregivers will be able to remotely manage a child's Roblox account ...

Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming platform as part of new efforts to safeguard children. Child users will not be able to send direct messages ...

Roblox announced major parental controls, blocking kids under 13 from direct messaging and rolling out stricter content limits after growing safety concerns.

October 7 will mark an end of an era for Roblox, as the popular sandbox game is getting ready to sunset one of its long-running features.