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On September 9, 2021, Roblox launched an automated process for users to receive Robux back for items they had bought which had been deleted or otherwise moderated<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roblox Moderated Item Robux Policy |url=https://www.roblox.com/modcreditagreement/974158ba-99f0-4915-8fde-5b07b3cbbe09 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/aEZB0 |archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref>. The Roblox company implemented this change after they got sued for first allowing items to be sold and then deleting them without compensating users that purchased said items<ref>{{Cite web |title=Doe v. Roblox Corporation |url=https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59935306/doe-v-roblox-corporation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222145446/https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59935306/doe-v-roblox-corporation/ |archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref>. Until then, there was no refund method in place, meaning that if an item was deleted, Roblox would keep all of the profit they made of said item and sometimes all of the money made from selling said item if the creators account got terminated and the creator hadn't spent their Robux yet.

==Forced arbitration==

Roblox's Terms of Use states that the only way to opt out of forced arbitration is to send written notice to Roblox with 30 days of signing up for the first time. Future changes to their Arbitration Agreement may only be opted out if an additional written opt-out notice is sent within 30 days after Roblox provides notice of such changes. The written notice must be sent by certified U.S. Mail or by Federal Express (or international equivalent), as stated in section 13.b.ix of their Terms of Use.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 Apr 2026 |title=Roblox Terms of Use |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use |url-status=live |access-date=14 May 2026 |website=Roblox}}</ref>

==Incidents==

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===Blocking Linux users===

In April 2023, Roblox intentionally blocked Linux users playing the game via Wine, a tool used for running Windows apps on POSIX-compliant operating systems, they cite "security and compatibility concerns."<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=21 Apr 2023 |title=Devforum Post by MrEaker of Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/2 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251221184705/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/2 |archive-date=21 Dec 2025}}</ref> This announcement followed Roblox's acquisition of Byfron, as well as their developments towards a 64-bit Roblox client.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roblox |date=11 Oct 2022 |title=Welcoming Byfron to Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/welcoming-byfron-to-roblox/2018233 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216174353/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/welcoming-byfron-to-roblox/2018233 |archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> Despite this change to the client, users were still able to access Roblox Studio, the development application, utilizing Wine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 Apr 2023 |title=Devforum Post by Bitdancer regarding Studio |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/34 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250725105111/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/34 |archive-date=25 Jul 2025}}</ref> In August 2023, an update to Roblox once again allowed users to run Roblox via Wine, and many users opted to use a fork of Wine titled Vinegar made specifically for Roblox.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 Aug 2023 |title=Devforum Post by Thelolguy1337 Discussing Roblox on Linux |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/vinegar-the-better-way-to-run-roblox-on-linux/2224394/24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321175853/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/vinegar-the-better-way-to-run-roblox-on-linux/2224394/24 |archive-date=21 Mar 2026 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref> In February of 2024, Roblox would go back on their decision and ban the use of Wine for the Roblox Client, citing extended use of Wine-based exploits, Roblox Studio remains available under wine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VinegarHQ 2024 Roblox on Linux Block FAQ |url=https://vinegarhq.org/Home/rol_faq.html |website=vinegarhq.org |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260221101707/https://vinegarhq.org/Home/rol_faq.html |archive-date=21 Feb 2026}}</ref> In August 2024, the Vinegar team would release Sober, a closed-source application utilizing a translation layer to access the Roblox client via a mobile Android package kit (APK).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sober - Roblox on Linux |url=https://sober.vinegarhq.org/ |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128050139/https://sober.vinegarhq.org/ |archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref> In April 2025, Roblox engineer Bitdancer would state on the Roblox Devforums that they see no reason to block Sober, but that they may disable it as a side effect of changes in security. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bitdancer |title=Roblox Security Changes Break Nvidia Ansel & Vulkan Layer Support for Sober|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-security-changes-break-nvidia-ansel-vulkan-layer-support/3601172/40 |website=Roblox DevForum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250507192309/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-security-changes-break-nvidia-ansel-vulkan-layer-support/3601172/40 |archive-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>

In June 2026, Roblox started tested Android Remote Attestation, which verifies the user is playing on a real, physical device using an unmodified app on a trusted operating system version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-19 |title=Android Remote Attestation - Roblox Support |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/49648939984916-Android-Remote-Attestation |url-status=live}}</ref> This was being tested in [https://www.roblox.com/games/17625359962/RIVALS RIVALS], and it was reported Sober is not expected to be able to support this.<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=2026-06-17 |title=Can't join Rivals; Sober does not support Android Remote Attestation · Issue #2218 · vinegarhq/sober |url=https://github.com/vinegarhq/sober/issues/2218 |url-status=live}}</ref> GrapheneOS is listed as supported by Roblox as long as the bootloader is locked, and other ROMs would be supported if they meet specific requirements.

===Problematic moderation===

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===Predator-hunting groups===

In 9th August, 2025, Roblox issued a Cease and Desist to Roblox predator hunting channel RealSchlep<ref>{{Cite web |author=RealSchlep |date=9 Aug 2025 |title=Schlep on X posting about his Cease and Desist |url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954255952997478537 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321180741/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954255952997478537 |archive-date=21 Mar 2026 |access-date=14 Aug 2025 |website=[[X]]}}</ref>. "Schlep used the method of acting like an underage person (decoy) to catch bad actors on Roblox. Using this method he got 6 arrests according to his team using Roblox until they issued a Cease and Desist. Roblox added a rule to their Terms of Use<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matt |date=13 Aug 2025 |title=Roblox on vigilante groups |url=https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/08/more-on-removal-of-vigilantes-from-roblox |url-status= |access-date=14 Aug 2025 |website=Roblox |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260102194729/https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/08/more-on-removal-of-vigilantes-from-roblox |archive-date=2 Jan 2026}}</ref>. Roblox is reassuring their playerbase that the groups do not use the proper channels that Roblox provides to report potential criminals. This sparked even more backlash for the already problematic moderation system, leaving players and parents in doubt if Roblox is even a safe environment for children.

===TextChatService Migration===

On October 4th, 2024, Roblox announced a forced migration from the legacy chat system to the TextChatService chat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-10-30 |title=Migrate to TextChatService: Removing Support for Legacy Chat and Custom Chat Systems - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/migrate-to-textchatservice-removing-support-for-legacy-chat-and-custom-chat-systems/3237100 |url-status=live}}</ref> The new chat was API-incompatible and would cause existing games to break if they integrated with the legacy chat and were not updated. Games that used custom chat systems were planned to be taken down.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-01 |title=Migrate to TextChatService: Removing Support for Legacy Chat and Custom Chat Systems - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/migrate-to-textchatservice-removing-support-for-legacy-chat-and-custom-chat-systems/3237100/387 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==="Sensitive Issues" Questionnaire===

On August 4th, 2025, Roblox announced an update to the Maturity & Compliance Questionnaire for [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#sensitive-issues Sensitive Issues], defined as being focused around any current social, political, or religious issue. Examples included immigration, capital punishment, gun control, marriage equality, pay equity in sports, prayer in schools, racial profiling, affirmative action, vaccination policies, and reproductive rights. Games marked as Sensitive Issues would be disabled by default for users under 13 years old unless a parent enabled them.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-04 |title=Updates to Our Maturity & Compliance Questionnaire - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-our-maturity-compliance-questionnaire/3860056 |url-status=live}}</ref> This change was criticized for removing online hangout spaces for LGBTQ+ children from parents and environments who are not allowing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-04 |title=Updates to Our Maturity & Compliance Questionnaire - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-our-maturity-compliance-questionnaire/3860056/17 |url-status=live}}</ref> On May 19th, 2026, this was changed from under 13 years old to under 16 years old.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matt |date=2026-05-12 |title=Strengthening Our Safety Policies and Tools - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/strengthening-our-safety-policies-and-tools/3882864/929 |url-status=live}}</ref>

===Unrated Game Delisting===

On August 25th, 2025, Matt Kaufman (Roblox's Chief Safety Officer) posted an announcement that unrated games would become unplayable on September 30th, 2025, if they did not fill out a Maturity & Compliance questionnaire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matthew |date=2026-08-25 |title=Important Updates: Unrated Experiences and Changes to Experience Pages - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725/202 |url-status=live}}</ref> On August 27th, 2025, Matt Kaufman posted that inactive games would get rated by Roblox if they reached 1,000 lifetime visits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matthew |date=2026-08-27 |title=Important Updates: Unrated Experiences and Changes to Experience Pages - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/important-updates-unrated-experiences-and-changes-to-experience-pages/3899317/253 |url-status=live}}</ref> This did not impact active games or games with less than 1,000 lifetime visits, leading to games becoming unlisted. Refunds were not given for games that can no longer be accessed.

====Uncopylocked Game Hiding====

In late 2025, uncopylocked games that were private became inaccessible with 404 error pages. These files were able to be downloaded locally and opened in Roblox Studio. Since these games were private, they were otherwise unplayable. No staff response was ever given.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-27 |title=Uncopylocked games should not show the 404 error - Feature Requests / Website Features - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/uncopylocked-games-should-not-show-the-404-error/4190610/}}</ref>

===ID & face scan age verification===

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On November, 2025, Roblox released an update that required users on Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand to be age verified in order to use chat by either facial estimation or ID verification, which caused outrage amongst users. On January 7th, 2026, they seemingly ignored the outrage and released the update globally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=RbxRocketMan |date=10 Jan 2026 |title=Age Check Requirement to Chat Now Live Globally |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-check-requirement-to-chat-now-live-globally/4226101 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260115161245/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-check-requirement-to-chat-now-live-globally/4226101/ |archive-date=15 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>''Matt Kaufman and Rajiv Bhatia (2026-01-07).'' [https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2026/01/roblox-age-checks-required-to-chat "A New Era of Safety: Facial Age Checks Now Required to Chat on Roblox"] ''Roblox's Newsroom. Retrieved 2026-01-22.'' ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260118060352/https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2026/01/roblox-age-checks-required-to-chat Archived])</ref> Said facial estimation is also required to use some features other than the chat, such as Roblox Studio's team create.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roblox |first= |date=26 Mar 2026 |title=Age Requirements for Team Create in Studio |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725 |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref>

On April 2026 that Roblox will be Introducing Roblox Kids and Roblox Select: age-based accounts that use age-check technology to deliver tailored content, safer chat, and expanded parental controls for users under 16 and required to age verify to be able to play Moderate games <ref>{{Cite web |last=Baszucki |first=David |date=Apr 13, 2026 |title=Roblox Introduces New Age-Based Accounts and Expanded Parental Controls for Users Under 16 |url=https://about.roblox.com/newsroom/2026/04/introducing-roblox-kids-and-select-accounts |url-status=live |website=Roblox}}</ref>

====Team Create Blocked in Vietnam====

On June 11th, 2026, Roblox rolled out requiring either facial estimation or ID verification to use Team Create in Roblox Studio for shared collaboration, which previously did not need age checks. Due to age checks not being available in Vietnam, Team Create was disabled, preventing access to Team Create game development for those in Vietnam. No timeline was posted for when this would be resolved.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Age Requirements for Team Create in Studio - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725/202 |url-status=live}}</ref> On June 22nd, 2026, Roblox posted that collaborators can use Team Create alone in effected countries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-22 |title=Age Requirements for Team Create in Studio - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725/292 |url-status=live}}</ref>

====Age Category Changes====

On May 12th, 2026, Matt Kaufman posted that [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#social-hangout Social Hangout], [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#free-form-user-creation Free-form Drawing], and [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#sensitive-issues Sensitive Issues] games would be changed from 13+ to 16+ on May 19th.<ref name=":4" /> This resulted in users between the ages of 13 and 15 losing access to these games until they turned 16.

===Handheld Device Game Removal===

In September 2025, Roblox changed the platform categorization from "Desktop" to "Console" in preparation for the launch of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X. "Console" access in games is disabled by default, resulting in many games becoming unplayable on Windows devices with a certain registry key set. TWo bug reports were created and were closed with no plans to change the categorization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-29 |title=Handheld Consoles Recategorized From "Desktop" To "Console" - Bug Reports / Engine Bugs - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/handheld-consoles-recategorized-from-desktop-to-console/3968021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-14 |title=Asus Rog Ally Recognized only as a console while docked and in Desktop Control Mode - Bug Reports / Roblox Application and Website Bugs - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/asus-rog-ally-recognized-only-as-a-console-while-docked-and-in-desktop-control-mode/4007375?u=thenexusavenger}}</ref> In the second bug report, a registry key was posted to modify to restore the behavior.

===Switching away from 2D/Classic Faces===

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On 5th March, 2026, Roblox amended the DevForum post claiming that they would work with Kestrel, a well known UGC brand on the Roblox platform, to review the 1:1 migration of 2D faces. On 23rd March, 2026, Roblox fully rolled out the update, releasing sub-standard 3D heads and removing 2D faces and Classic Heads. Kestrel's Creative Director Ana went on X (Formerly Twitter) to state that Roblox had released the update without consulting Kestrel in any way, and that Roblox had released the update early. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Ana |first= |date=2026-03-23 |title=Ana on X: |url=https://x.com/Anareloux/status/2036175481624486264 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=X}}</ref> This led to several users on the DevForum to believe that Kestrel had approved of the update, damaging Kestrel's reputation.

On January 27th, 2026, Roblox also announced updated marketplace policies for heads, requiring them to support Dynamic Heads. Non-compliant heads would be taken off-sale on June 15th and removed from inventories on July 15th.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-27 |title=Updating Marketplace Policy for Heads - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updating-marketplace-policy-for-heads/4301330 |url-status=live}}</ref> These would have been previously purchased for Robux and owned by players. Refunds were not mentioned in the announcements. On June 1st, 2026, these dates were pushed to September 1st for going off-sale and October 27th for inventory removals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-01 |title=Updating Marketplace Policy for Heads - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updating-marketplace-policy-for-heads/4301330/800 |url-status=live}}</ref>

====Removal Of Faces====

This switch of 2D/Classic faces to the Dynamic Head ones also lead to some 2D faces being straight up removed, with no refunds being given to affected users. One of these deleted faces is the 'Koala' face that was released in 2009 with the price of 28 Robux.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Koala {{!}} Roblox Wiki {{!}} Fandom |url=https://roblox.fandom.com/wiki/Catalog:Koala |url-status=live |website=Fandom}}</ref>

===~~Requiring a Roblox+ subscription in order~~ to ~~publish games~~===

===Restricted Publishing to 15-and-Under===

On the 13th of April, 2026, ~~Roblox had~~ announced an update taking effect on May 19th that would '''require''' game publishers to "have an active Roblox+ subscription" in order to publish games and '''keep them up''' for others to experience, along with other restrictions if the game is intended to be played by an audience of all age groups.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=12 Apr 2026 |title=New standards to publish games on Roblox are coming soon |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=033GBcpcmxc |access-date=14 Apr 2026 |website=Youtube |publisher=[[Roblox]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NikT |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=New Publishing Requirements & Evaluation Process for Games |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref> It was initially announced in the unlisted video that "people with more than 100 hours of playtime on their projects" would receive up to 6 months of a free Roblox+ subscription. Hours later, however, people began to report incidents of their eligibility being revoked from them, despite having met the presented requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=pe9h |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2597 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2597 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=nukesplash |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2618 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2618 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Illinois_Roadbuff |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2739 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2739 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Iepurasul_unic |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Eligibility for 6-month free Plus grant disappeared despite meeting 100h requirement |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/eligibility-for-6-month-free-plus-grant-disappeared-despite-meeting-100h-requirement/4576708 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref>

On the 13th of April, 2026, Nick Tornow (Senior Vice President of Engineering for Creator & Engine) announced an update taking effect on May 19th that would '''require''' game publishers to "have an active Roblox Plus subscription" in order to publish games and '''keep them up''' for others to experience, along with other restrictions if the game is intended to be played by an audience of all age groups.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=12 Apr 2026 |title=New standards to publish games on Roblox are coming soon |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=033GBcpcmxc |access-date=14 Apr 2026 |website=Youtube |publisher=[[Roblox]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NikT |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=New Publishing Requirements & Evaluation Process for Games |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref> It was initially announced in the unlisted video that "people with more than 100 hours of playtime on their projects" would receive up to 6 months of a free Roblox Plus subscription. Hours later, however, people began to report incidents of their eligibility being revoked from them, despite having met the presented requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=pe9h |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2597 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2597 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=nukesplash |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2618 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2618 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Illinois_Roadbuff |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2739 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2739 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Iepurasul_unic |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Eligibility for 6-month free Plus grant disappeared despite meeting 100h requirement |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/eligibility-for-6-month-free-plus-grant-disappeared-despite-meeting-100h-requirement/4576708 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref>

On May 11th, 2026, Nick Tornow posted updating publishing requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-05-11 |title=Alternate Publishing Requirements for Roblox Kids and Select |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/alternate-publishing-requirements-for-roblox-kids-and-select/4630944 |url-status=live}}</ref> In place of maintain an Active Roblox Plus subscription, the game would need to:

# Any of:

## Pay 1,000 Robux for the game (refunded after 90 days if no moderation incidents happen).

## Have received 6 months of free Roblox Plus.

## Have a Roblox Plus or Roblox Premium subscription for 2 consecutive months.

# Reach 500 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window while 16+. After this is reached, it needs to maintain 100 "Highly Engaged Players" over the previous 60 days.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-05-19 |title=Alternate Publishing Requirements for Roblox Kids and Select - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/alternate-publishing-requirements-for-roblox-kids-and-select/4630944/445 |url-status=live}}</ref>

On May 19th, 2026, the requirements rolled out to New Zealand, the Netherlands, Australia, and Indonesia.<ref name=":5" /> On May 26th, it was clarified that a "Highly Engaged Player" is "is a user who has met a minimum purchase amount anywhere on Roblox in the last 60 days."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-05-17 |title=Alternate Publishing Requirements for Roblox Kids and Select - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/alternate-publishing-requirements-for-roblox-kids-and-select/4630944/735 |url-status=live}}</ref> On June 16th, 2026, the restrictions launched globally. An optional 100,000 Robux "Expedited Review" option was added to bypass the "Highly Engaged Players" requirement. It can be refunded after 90 days, but access to Roblox Kids and Roblox Select will be lost if the "Highly Engaged Players" requirement is not met.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-06-16 |title=Roblox Kids and Select Global Launch: Upcoming Updates to Eligibility, Ads Manager, and Expedited Review - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-kids-and-select-global-launch-upcoming-updates-to-eligibility-ads-manager-and-expedited-review/4685717}}</ref> For games that do not use or keep the 100,000 Robux option, if the game falled under 100 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window, the game will become unavailable to players under the age of 16.

====List of all current publishing restrictions:====

To publish to 16 and above:

*Having to be ID-verified

*Having 2-Factor-Authentification(2FA) on

*~~Having an active~~ Roblox Plus subscription

To publish to all ages (Roblox Kids and Roblox Select):

*~~Having your game complete~~ a ~~new evaluation process involving~~ "~~player reports & signals~~".

* One of:

** All of:

*** One of:

**** Pay 1,000 Robux for the game

**** Have received 6 months of free Roblox Plus.

**** Have a Roblox Plus or Roblox Premium subscription for 2 consecutive months.

*** Reach 500 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window while 16+, then maintain 100 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window.

** Pay 100,000 Robux for the game

==References==

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 On September 9, 2021, Roblox launched an automated process for users to receive Robux back for items they had bought which had been deleted or otherwise moderated<ref>{{Cite web |title=Roblox Moderated Item Robux Policy |url=https://www.roblox.com/modcreditagreement/974158ba-99f0-4915-8fde-5b07b3cbbe09 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/aEZB0 |archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref>. The Roblox company implemented this change after they got sued for first allowing items to be sold and then deleting them without compensating users that purchased said items<ref>{{Cite web |title=Doe v. Roblox Corporation |url=https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59935306/doe-v-roblox-corporation/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260222145446/https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/59935306/doe-v-roblox-corporation/ |archive-date=22 Feb 2026}}</ref>. Until then, there was no refund method in place, meaning that if an item was deleted, Roblox would keep all of the profit they made of said item and sometimes all of the money made from selling said item if the creators account got terminated and the creator hadn't spent their Robux yet.
+==Forced arbitration==
+Roblox's Terms of Use states that the only way to opt out of forced arbitration is to send written notice to Roblox with 30 days of signing up for the first time. Future changes to their Arbitration Agreement may only be opted out if an additional written opt-out notice is sent within 30 days after Roblox provides notice of such changes. The written notice must be sent by certified U.S. Mail or by Federal Express (or international equivalent), as stated in section 13.b.ix of their Terms of Use.<ref>{{Cite web |date=30 Apr 2026 |title=Roblox Terms of Use |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/115004647846-Roblox-Terms-of-Use |url-status=live |access-date=14 May 2026 |website=Roblox}}</ref>
 ==Incidents==
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 ===Blocking Linux users===
 In April 2023, Roblox intentionally blocked Linux users playing the game via Wine, a tool used for running Windows apps on POSIX-compliant operating systems, they cite "security and compatibility concerns."<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=21 Apr 2023 |title=Devforum Post by MrEaker of Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/2 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251221184705/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/2 |archive-date=21 Dec 2025}}</ref> This announcement followed Roblox's acquisition of Byfron, as well as their developments towards a 64-bit Roblox client.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roblox |date=11 Oct 2022 |title=Welcoming Byfron to Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/welcoming-byfron-to-roblox/2018233 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260216174353/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/welcoming-byfron-to-roblox/2018233 |archive-date=16 Feb 2026}}</ref> Despite this change to the client, users were still able to access Roblox Studio, the development application, utilizing Wine.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 Apr 2023 |title=Devforum Post by Bitdancer regarding Studio |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/34 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250725105111/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/the-new-roblox-64-bit-byfron-client-forbids-wine-users-from-using-it-most-likely-unintentional/2305528/34 |archive-date=25 Jul 2025}}</ref> In August 2023, an update to Roblox once again allowed users to run Roblox via Wine, and many users opted to use a fork of Wine titled Vinegar made specifically for Roblox.<ref>{{Cite web |date=21 Aug 2023 |title=Devforum Post by Thelolguy1337 Discussing Roblox on Linux |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/vinegar-the-better-way-to-run-roblox-on-linux/2224394/24 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321175853/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/vinegar-the-better-way-to-run-roblox-on-linux/2224394/24 |archive-date=21 Mar 2026 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref> In February of 2024, Roblox would go back on their decision and ban the use of Wine for the Roblox Client, citing extended use of Wine-based exploits, Roblox Studio remains available under wine.<ref>{{Cite web |title=VinegarHQ 2024 Roblox on Linux Block FAQ |url=https://vinegarhq.org/Home/rol_faq.html |website=vinegarhq.org |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260221101707/https://vinegarhq.org/Home/rol_faq.html |archive-date=21 Feb 2026}}</ref> In August 2024, the Vinegar team would release Sober, a closed-source application utilizing a translation layer to access the Roblox client via a mobile Android package kit (APK).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sober - Roblox on Linux |url=https://sober.vinegarhq.org/ |access-date=12 Aug 2025 |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260128050139/https://sober.vinegarhq.org/ |archive-date=28 Jan 2026}}</ref> In April 2025, Roblox engineer Bitdancer would state on the Roblox Devforums that they see no reason to block Sober, but that they may disable it as a side effect of changes in security. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Bitdancer |title=Roblox Security Changes Break Nvidia Ansel & Vulkan Layer Support for Sober|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-security-changes-break-nvidia-ansel-vulkan-layer-support/3601172/40 |website=Roblox DevForum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250507192309/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-security-changes-break-nvidia-ansel-vulkan-layer-support/3601172/40 |archive-date=7 May 2025}}</ref>
+In June 2026, Roblox started tested Android Remote Attestation, which verifies the user is playing on a real, physical device using an unmodified app on a trusted operating system version.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-19 |title=Android Remote Attestation - Roblox Support |url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/49648939984916-Android-Remote-Attestation |url-status=live}}</ref> This was being tested in [https://www.roblox.com/games/17625359962/RIVALS RIVALS], and it was reported Sober is not expected to be able to support this.<ref>{{Cite web |first= |date=2026-06-17 |title=Can't join Rivals; Sober does not support Android Remote Attestation · Issue #2218 · vinegarhq/sober |url=https://github.com/vinegarhq/sober/issues/2218 |url-status=live}}</ref> GrapheneOS is listed as supported by Roblox as long as the bootloader is locked, and other ROMs would be supported if they meet specific requirements.
 ===Problematic moderation<!-- Consider merging the main article for this topic with this article. -->===
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 ===Predator-hunting groups===
 In 9th August, 2025, Roblox issued a Cease and Desist to Roblox predator hunting channel RealSchlep<ref>{{Cite web |author=RealSchlep |date=9 Aug 2025 |title=Schlep on X posting about his Cease and Desist |url=https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954255952997478537 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260321180741/https://nitter.us.catsarch.com/RealSchlep/status/1954255952997478537 |archive-date=21 Mar 2026 |access-date=14 Aug 2025 |website=[[X]]}}</ref>. "Schlep used the method of acting like an underage person (decoy) to catch bad actors on Roblox. Using this method he got 6 arrests according to his team using Roblox until they issued a Cease and Desist. Roblox added a rule to their Terms of Use<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matt |date=13 Aug 2025 |title=Roblox on vigilante groups |url=https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/08/more-on-removal-of-vigilantes-from-roblox |url-status= |access-date=14 Aug 2025 |website=Roblox |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260102194729/https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/08/more-on-removal-of-vigilantes-from-roblox |archive-date=2 Jan 2026}}</ref>. Roblox is reassuring their playerbase that the groups do not use the proper channels that Roblox provides to report potential criminals. This sparked even more backlash for the already problematic moderation system, leaving players and parents in doubt if Roblox is even a safe environment for children.
+===TextChatService Migration===
+On October 4th, 2024, Roblox announced a forced migration from the legacy chat system to the TextChatService chat.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-10-30 |title=Migrate to TextChatService: Removing Support for Legacy Chat and Custom Chat Systems - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/migrate-to-textchatservice-removing-support-for-legacy-chat-and-custom-chat-systems/3237100 |url-status=live}}</ref> The new chat was API-incompatible and would cause existing games to break if they integrated with the legacy chat and were not updated. Games that used custom chat systems were planned to be taken down.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-11-01 |title=Migrate to TextChatService: Removing Support for Legacy Chat and Custom Chat Systems - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/migrate-to-textchatservice-removing-support-for-legacy-chat-and-custom-chat-systems/3237100/387 |url-status=live}}</ref>
+==="Sensitive Issues" Questionnaire===
+On August 4th, 2025, Roblox announced an update to the Maturity & Compliance Questionnaire for [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#sensitive-issues Sensitive Issues], defined as being focused around any current social, political, or religious issue. Examples included immigration, capital punishment, gun control, marriage equality, pay equity in sports, prayer in schools, racial profiling, affirmative action, vaccination policies, and reproductive rights. Games marked as Sensitive Issues would be disabled by default for users under 13 years old unless a parent enabled them.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-08-04 |title=Updates to Our Maturity & Compliance Questionnaire - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-our-maturity-compliance-questionnaire/3860056 |url-status=live}}</ref> This change was criticized for removing online hangout spaces for LGBTQ+ children from parents and environments who are not allowing.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-08-04 |title=Updates to Our Maturity & Compliance Questionnaire - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updates-to-our-maturity-compliance-questionnaire/3860056/17 |url-status=live}}</ref> On May 19th, 2026, this was changed from under 13 years old to under 16 years old.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matt |date=2026-05-12 |title=Strengthening Our Safety Policies and Tools - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/strengthening-our-safety-policies-and-tools/3882864/929 |url-status=live}}</ref>
+===Unrated Game Delisting===
+On August 25th, 2025, Matt Kaufman (Roblox's Chief Safety Officer) posted an announcement that unrated games would become unplayable on September 30th, 2025, if they did not fill out a Maturity & Compliance questionnaire.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matthew |date=2026-08-25 |title=Important Updates: Unrated Experiences and Changes to Experience Pages - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725/202 |url-status=live}}</ref>  On August 27th, 2025, Matt Kaufman posted that inactive games would get rated by Roblox if they reached 1,000 lifetime visits.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kaufman |first=Matthew |date=2026-08-27 |title=Important Updates: Unrated Experiences and Changes to Experience Pages - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/important-updates-unrated-experiences-and-changes-to-experience-pages/3899317/253 |url-status=live}}</ref> This did not impact active games or games with less than 1,000 lifetime visits, leading to games becoming unlisted. Refunds were not given for games that can no longer be accessed.
+====Uncopylocked Game Hiding====
+In late 2025, uncopylocked games that were private became inaccessible with 404 error pages. These files were able to be downloaded locally and opened in Roblox Studio. Since these games were private, they were otherwise unplayable. No staff response was ever given.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-12-27 |title=Uncopylocked games should not show the 404 error - Feature Requests / Website Features - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/uncopylocked-games-should-not-show-the-404-error/4190610/}}</ref>
 ===ID & face scan age verification===
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 On November, 2025, Roblox released an update that required users on Australia, the Netherlands, and New Zealand to be age verified in order to use chat by either facial estimation or ID verification, which caused outrage amongst users. On January 7th, 2026, they seemingly ignored the outrage and released the update globally.<ref>{{Cite web |last=RbxRocketMan |date=10 Jan 2026 |title=Age Check Requirement to Chat Now Live Globally |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-check-requirement-to-chat-now-live-globally/4226101 |website=Roblox Devforum |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20260115161245/https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-check-requirement-to-chat-now-live-globally/4226101/ |archive-date=15 Jan 2026}}</ref><ref>''Matt Kaufman and Rajiv Bhatia (2026-01-07).'' [https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2026/01/roblox-age-checks-required-to-chat "A New Era of Safety: Facial Age Checks Now Required to Chat on Roblox"] ''Roblox's Newsroom. Retrieved 2026-01-22.'' ([http://web.archive.org/web/20260118060352/https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2026/01/roblox-age-checks-required-to-chat Archived])</ref> Said facial estimation is also required to use some features other than the chat, such as Roblox Studio's team create.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Roblox |first= |date=26 Mar 2026 |title=Age Requirements for Team Create in Studio |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725 |access-date=2026-04-08 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref>
 On April 2026  that Roblox will be Introducing Roblox Kids and Roblox Select: age-based accounts that use age-check technology to deliver tailored content, safer chat, and expanded parental controls for users under 16 and required to age verify to be able to play Moderate games <ref>{{Cite web |last=Baszucki |first=David |date=Apr 13, 2026 |title=Roblox Introduces New Age-Based Accounts and Expanded Parental Controls for Users Under 16 |url=https://about.roblox.com/newsroom/2026/04/introducing-roblox-kids-and-select-accounts |url-status=live |website=Roblox}}</ref>
+====Team Create Blocked in Vietnam====
+On June 11th, 2026, Roblox rolled out requiring either facial estimation or ID verification to use Team Create in Roblox Studio for shared collaboration, which previously did not need age checks. Due to age checks not being available in Vietnam, Team Create was disabled, preventing access to Team Create game development for those in Vietnam. No timeline was posted for when this would be resolved.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-11 |title=Age Requirements for Team Create in Studio - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725/202 |url-status=live}}</ref> On June 22nd, 2026, Roblox posted that collaborators can use Team Create alone in effected countries.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-22 |title=Age Requirements for Team Create in Studio - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/age-requirements-for-team-create-in-studio/4539725/292 |url-status=live}}</ref>
+====Age Category Changes====
+On May 12th, 2026, Matt Kaufman posted that [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#social-hangout Social Hangout], [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#free-form-user-creation Free-form Drawing], and [https://create.roblox.com/docs/production/promotion/content-maturity#sensitive-issues Sensitive Issues] games would be changed from 13+ to 16+ on May 19th.<ref name=":4" /> This resulted in users between the ages of 13 and 15 losing access to these games until they turned 16.
+===Handheld Device Game Removal===
+In September 2025, Roblox changed the platform categorization from "Desktop" to "Console" in preparation for the launch of the ASUS ROG Xbox Ally and ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X. "Console" access in games is disabled by default, resulting in many games becoming unplayable on Windows devices with a certain registry key set. TWo bug reports were created and were closed with no plans to change the categorization.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-09-29 |title=Handheld Consoles Recategorized From "Desktop" To "Console" - Bug Reports / Engine Bugs - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/handheld-consoles-recategorized-from-desktop-to-console/3968021 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2025-10-14 |title=Asus Rog Ally Recognized only as a console while docked and in Desktop Control Mode - Bug Reports / Roblox Application and Website Bugs - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/asus-rog-ally-recognized-only-as-a-console-while-docked-and-in-desktop-control-mode/4007375?u=thenexusavenger}}</ref> In the second bug report, a registry key was posted to modify to restore the behavior.
 ===Switching away from 2D/Classic Faces===
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 On 5th March, 2026, Roblox amended the DevForum post claiming that they would work with Kestrel, a well known UGC brand on the Roblox platform, to review the 1:1 migration of 2D faces. On 23rd March, 2026, Roblox fully rolled out the update, releasing sub-standard 3D heads and removing 2D faces and Classic Heads. Kestrel's Creative Director Ana went on X (Formerly Twitter) to state that Roblox had released the update without consulting Kestrel in any way, and that Roblox had released the update early. <ref>{{Cite web |last=Ana |first= |date=2026-03-23 |title=Ana on X: |url=https://x.com/Anareloux/status/2036175481624486264 |url-status=live |access-date=2026-03-24 |website=X}}</ref> This led to several users on the DevForum to believe that Kestrel had approved of the update, damaging Kestrel's reputation.
+On January 27th, 2026, Roblox also announced updated marketplace policies for heads, requiring them to support Dynamic Heads. Non-compliant heads would be taken off-sale on June 15th and removed from inventories on July 15th.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-27 |title=Updating Marketplace Policy for Heads - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updating-marketplace-policy-for-heads/4301330 |url-status=live}}</ref> These would have been previously purchased for Robux and owned by players. Refunds were not mentioned in the announcements. On June 1st, 2026, these dates were pushed to September 1st for going off-sale and October 27th for inventory removals.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-06-01 |title=Updating Marketplace Policy for Heads - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/updating-marketplace-policy-for-heads/4301330/800 |url-status=live}}</ref>
 ====Removal Of Faces====
 This switch of 2D/Classic faces to the Dynamic Head ones also lead to some 2D faces being straight up removed, with no refunds being given to affected users. One of these deleted faces is the 'Koala' face that was released in 2009 with the price of 28 Robux.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Koala {{!}} Roblox Wiki {{!}} Fandom |url=https://roblox.fandom.com/wiki/Catalog:Koala |url-status=live |website=Fandom}}</ref>
-===Requiring a Roblox+ subscription in order to publish games===
+===Restricted Publishing to 15-and-Under===
-On the 13th of April, 2026, Roblox had announced an update taking effect on May 19th that would '''require''' game publishers to "have an active Roblox+ subscription" in order to publish games and '''keep them up''' for others to experience, along with other restrictions if the game is intended to be played by an audience of all age groups.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=12 Apr 2026 |title=New standards to publish games on Roblox are coming soon |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=033GBcpcmxc |access-date=14 Apr 2026 |website=Youtube |publisher=[[Roblox]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NikT |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=New Publishing Requirements & Evaluation Process for Games |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref> It was initially announced in the unlisted video that "people with more than 100 hours of playtime on their projects" would receive up to 6 months of a free Roblox+ subscription. Hours later, however, people began to report incidents of their eligibility being revoked from them, despite having met the presented requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=pe9h |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2597 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2597 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=nukesplash |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2618 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2618 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Illinois_Roadbuff |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2739 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2739 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Iepurasul_unic |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Eligibility for 6-month free Plus grant disappeared despite meeting 100h requirement |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/eligibility-for-6-month-free-plus-grant-disappeared-despite-meeting-100h-requirement/4576708 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref>
+On the 13th of April, 2026, Nick Tornow (Senior Vice President of Engineering for Creator & Engine) announced an update taking effect on May 19th that would '''require''' game publishers to "have an active Roblox Plus subscription" in order to publish games and '''keep them up''' for others to experience, along with other restrictions if the game is intended to be played by an audience of all age groups.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=12 Apr 2026 |title=New standards to publish games on Roblox are coming soon |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=033GBcpcmxc |access-date=14 Apr 2026 |website=Youtube |publisher=[[Roblox]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=NikT |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=New Publishing Requirements & Evaluation Process for Games |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166 |access-date=2026-04-13 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref> It was initially announced in the unlisted video that "people with more than 100 hours of playtime on their projects" would receive up to 6 months of a free Roblox Plus subscription. Hours later, however, people began to report incidents of their eligibility being revoked from them, despite having met the presented requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=pe9h |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2597 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2597 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=nukesplash |date=13 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2618 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2618 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Illinois_Roadbuff |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Comment #2739 on the initial announcement page for new publishing requirements |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-publishing-requirements-evaluation-process-for-games/4573166/2739 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Iepurasul_unic |date=14 Apr 2026 |title=Eligibility for 6-month free Plus grant disappeared despite meeting 100h requirement |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/eligibility-for-6-month-free-plus-grant-disappeared-despite-meeting-100h-requirement/4576708 |access-date=2026-04-14 |website=Roblox Devforum}}</ref>
+On May 11th, 2026, Nick Tornow posted updating publishing requirements.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-05-11 |title=Alternate Publishing Requirements for Roblox Kids and Select |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/alternate-publishing-requirements-for-roblox-kids-and-select/4630944 |url-status=live}}</ref> In place of maintain an Active Roblox Plus subscription, the game would need to:
+# Any of:
+## Pay 1,000 Robux for the game (refunded after 90 days if no moderation incidents happen).
+## Have received 6 months of free Roblox Plus.
+## Have a Roblox Plus or Roblox Premium subscription for 2 consecutive months.
+# Reach 500 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window while 16+. After this is reached, it needs to maintain 100 "Highly Engaged Players" over the previous 60 days.<ref name=":5">{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-05-19 |title=Alternate Publishing Requirements for Roblox Kids and Select - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/alternate-publishing-requirements-for-roblox-kids-and-select/4630944/445 |url-status=live}}</ref>
+On May 19th, 2026, the requirements rolled out to New Zealand, the Netherlands, Australia, and Indonesia.<ref name=":5" /> On May 26th, it was clarified that a "Highly Engaged Player" is "is a user who has met a minimum purchase amount anywhere on Roblox in the last 60 days."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-05-17 |title=Alternate Publishing Requirements for Roblox Kids and Select - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/alternate-publishing-requirements-for-roblox-kids-and-select/4630944/735 |url-status=live}}</ref>  On June 16th, 2026, the restrictions launched globally. An optional 100,000 Robux "Expedited Review" option was added to bypass the "Highly Engaged Players" requirement. It can be refunded after 90 days, but access to Roblox Kids and Roblox Select will be lost if the "Highly Engaged Players" requirement is not met.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tornow |first=Nick |date=2026-06-16 |title=Roblox Kids and Select Global Launch: Upcoming Updates to Eligibility, Ads Manager, and Expedited Review - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum {{!}} Roblox |url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-kids-and-select-global-launch-upcoming-updates-to-eligibility-ads-manager-and-expedited-review/4685717}}</ref> For games that do not use or keep the 100,000 Robux option, if the game falled under 100 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window, the game will become unavailable to players under the age of 16.
 ====List of all current publishing restrictions:====
+To publish to 16 and above:
 *Having to be ID-verified
 *Having 2-Factor-Authentification(2FA) on
-*Having an active Roblox Plus subscription
+To publish to all ages (Roblox Kids and Roblox Select):
-*Having your game complete a new evaluation process involving "player reports & signals".
+* One of:
+** All of:
+*** One of:
+**** Pay 1,000 Robux for the game
+**** Have received 6 months of free Roblox Plus.
+**** Have a Roblox Plus or Roblox Premium subscription for 2 consecutive months.
+*** Reach 500 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window while 16+, then maintain 100 "Highly Engaged Players" in a 60-day window.
+** Pay 100,000 Robux for the game
 ==References==