Roblox Takes Down 100 Million Games in Child-Safety Crackdown

Roblox Corp. has rendered more than 100 million user-created games unplayable as part of what the company calls its most significant compliance overhaul to date, a move that underscores mounting pressure on digital platforms to protect young users.

The gaming platform, which draws tens of millions of children and teenagers, disabled the experiences on Oct. 2 after creators failed to meet a Sept. 30 deadline to complete mandatory content ratings. The enforcement followed policy updates announced days earlier and represents the culmination of a partnership with the International Age Rating Coalition launched in early September.

The sweeping action has generated tension with Roblox's creator community, many of whom depend on revenue from older content that predates the rating requirements. Developers say the sudden enforcement has disrupted the monetization of established titles, though the company hasn't permanently deleted any games.

What Roblox's Content Rating Changes Mean for Creators and Parents

"Roblox is committed to creating a safe platform for our users and empowering parents to make the best decision for their children," said Matt Kaufman, the company's chief safety officer.

The platform is allowing creators to restore their games by completing a maturity questionnaire through its Creator Hub. What Roblox terms "legacy content"—experiences with at least 1,000 lifetime visits from inactive users—will receive internal ratings before being preserved. Until then, creators can only access affected games in the platform's development environment, known as Studio.

The mass takedown affected even official event experiences. For advertisers and corporate partners, the standardized ratings offer what they say is improved clarity around brand safety and audience targeting.

Roblox's action comes as governments worldwide intensify scrutiny of child safety in digital entertainment. The company has positioned itself ahead of potential regulations, also removing mature content from search results for users under 18 and pledging to provide parents with clearer guidance on age-appropriate material.

The enforcement may establish a template for other user-generated gaming platforms navigating similar regulatory headwinds.