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2026 Roblox Major Changes Summary: Age Verification, Networking, Voice Chat Translation, etc.
Introducing major changes to be applied to Roblox in 2026. We plan to provide a safer and more convenient Roblox environment through various updates such as mandatory age verification, enhanced trusted connections features, real-time voice chat translation, avatar customization feature additions, home UI changes, and experience-related feature improvements.
1. 🔒 Mandatory Roblox Age Verification Starting January 2026: Chat and Feature Restrictions
- ✅ All users must verify their age to use Roblox chat starting in early January 2026
- ✅ Only users who have completed age verification can chat with each other, chatting with peers of similar age
- ✅ YouTube, Twitter, and Discord links on profiles can also be viewed after age verification
- ✅ Developers must also verify their age to use the team create collaboration feature
- ✅ If selfie verification fails, you can verify with a passport or change to a parent's account
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Chat | Only available between age-verified users, peer grouping |
| Profile Links | Only visible to age-verified users (excluding those under 13) |
| Team Create | Developer age verification required |
00:14 - 01:49
1. 🔒 Mandatory Roblox Age Verification Starting January 2026: Chat and Feature Restrictions
- ✅ All users must verify their age to use Roblox chat starting in early January 2026
- ✅ Only users who have completed age verification can chat with each other, chatting with peers of similar age
- ✅ YouTube, Twitter, and Discord links on profiles can also be viewed after age verification
- ✅ Developers must also verify their age to use the team create collaboration feature
- ✅ If selfie verification fails, you can verify with a passport or change to a parent's account
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Chat | Only available between age-verified users, peer grouping |
| Profile Links | Only visible to age-verified users (excluding those under 13) |
| Team Create | Developer age verification required |
01:50 - 02:46
2. 🤝 Trusted Connections Feature: Unfiltered Chat and Voice Functionality
- ✅ You can add trusted connections via contact information or QR code
- ✅ Only available to users aged 13 and over after age verification
- ✅ Unfiltered chat and party voice features are available between trusted connections
- ✅ Chatting is possible without age restrictions (but not available to those under 13)
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| How to Add | Contact information, QR code scan |
| Usage Conditions | Age-verified, 13 years or older |
| Benefits | Unfiltered chat, party voice feature |
02:47 - 03:08
3. 🌐 Voice Chat Real-Time Translation Feature: Expected to be Introduced in Mid-2026
- ✅ Expected to be introduced in mid-2026
- ✅ Real-time voice translation feature using voice chat
- ✅ Automatic translation into the other person's language even if you speak in Korean
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Voice Chat | Real-time translation support |
| Introduction Time | Mid-2026 |
03:09 - 03:25
4. 🎨 Automatic Translation Feature for Experience Icons and Thumbnails
- ✅ Expected to be introduced in mid-2026
- ✅ Automatic translation of text to match the original image style and feel
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Icon/Thumbnail | Automatic text translation |
| Introduction Time | Mid-2026 |
03:26 - 03:51
5. 🔞 Introduction of Global Age Ratings: Collaboration with the Korea Game Rating and Administration Committee
- ✅ Introduction of IARC Global Age Ratings
- ✅ In Korea, age ratings suitable for Korea will be introduced in cooperation with the Game Rating and Administration Committee
- ✅ Scheduled to be applied in mid-2026
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Age Rating | Introduction of IARC Global Age Ratings, application of Korean standards |
| Introduction Time | Mid-2026 |
03:52 - 04:05
6. 🗑️ System Badge Removal: Improved Profile Visibility
- ✅ Remove system badges displayed on profiles
- ✅ Badges earned from experiences will be retained
- ✅ Purpose of improving profile visibility
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| System Badge | Removed from profile |
| Purpose | Improved profile visibility |
04:06 - 04:25
7. 💄 Avatar Makeup Feature Added: Creator Production and Sales
- ✅ Creators sell combinations of lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, etc.
- ✅ Avatar makeup item sales
- ✅ Officially released in early 2026
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Avatar Makeup | Creator-made item sales |
| Release Time | Early 2026 |
04:26 - 04:42
8. 👕 Avatar Switching Feature: Ability to Change Avatar During Game
- ✅ Avatar switching support allows you to change your avatar at any time within the experience
- ✅ Change saved outfits with the avatar switch button during the game
- ✅ Scheduled to be released in early 2026
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Avatar Switching | Change avatar during game |
| Release Time | Early 2026 |
04:43 - 04:51
9. 🏠 Home UI Changes: Improved Visual Accuracy and User Engagement
- ✅ Provides new layout and UI format
- ✅ Improve visual accuracy and encourage user participation
- ✅ Scheduled to be released in early 2026
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Home UI | New layout and UI |
| Goal | Improved visual accuracy and user engagement |
| Release Time | Early 2026 |
04:52 - 05:32
10. 🎮 Experience-Related Feature Improvements: Enhanced Recommendations, Search, and Filters
- ✅ Display various genres in recommendations for you
- ✅ Improved display of recently played games
- ✅ Display recently visited experiences on the search page
- ✅ Display popular topics, recent search terms
- ✅ Added genre and tag filters
| Function | Description |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Display various genres |
| Search | Display recently visited experiences, popular topics |
| Filter | Added genre and tag filters |