Roblox is starting to roll out the mandatory age checks that will require all of its users to submit an ID or scan their face in order to access the platform's chat features. The updated policy, which the company announced earlier this year,

Roblox will launch facial age checks as a requirement for all users who want to access communication features beginning next month. The gaming platform has also implemented age-based chats to limit communication between minors and adults.

Roblox must also account for bad actors who try to use fake photos or pictures of another person to evade accurate age estimation. Kaufman said that the combination of video and still imaging helps prevent that. Additionally, the company will deploy fraud checks.

Roblox, one of the world's most popular games for children, is taking a controversial new step to combat the pervasive issue of online predators in its chat rooms.

Roblox recently clarified its age verification requirement for gamers who chat with strangers on the platform. Children will only be able to chat with other children,