Roblox expands Experience Guidelines to include users ages 17 and up

Roblox said in a blog post that it is expanding its Experience Guidelines to include users ages 17 and older. “The fastest-growing age group on Roblox is 17-to-24-year-olds and in 2022, 38% of our daily active users were 17 and over,” said Chief Product Officer Manuel Bronstein. “As a natural evolution, we’re now allowing creators to make content specifically for this audience. Only those who have verified that they’re at least 17 will be able to create or consume these experiences.” “We want Roblox to simulate and even go beyond what’s possible in the real world,” Bronstein added. “For example, when a family attends a sporting event, there’s something at the stadium for everyone to do. But some of these areas may be off-limits for young people. As they get older, though, they’ll be able to access those areas, and we want to replicate that dynamic on Roblox. Now, creators will be able to offer experiences for those 17 and older that feature more mature themes and storylines like in TV shows or stand-up comedy. These experiences may contain more violence, blood, or crude humor.” Starting today, eligible creators can begin making experiences for people 17 and over, the company said.