Roblox has revealed plans to require facial age verification for anyone using chat features on the platform. The company called the move a new “gold standard” for online communication safety as it aims to become the first major gaming service to mandate this level of age assurance.

Roblox, under scrutiny for child safety concerns, will require users to verify their age through a selfie or an ID. They'll only be allowed to chat with others in the same age group unless they confirm they know the other person.

Roblox has introduced new age-verification technology, aiming to provide older users with more open chat features through its "trusted connections" initiative. This move comes amid increasing state-level demands for age verification on online platforms.