Russia's Digital Ministry seeks to lift Roblox ban, saying the platform has agreed to meet government requirements
Russia's Digital Development Ministry said in early June it had reached an agreement with Roblox on the conditions required to protect Russian users' rights and interests.
Russia’s Digital Ministry seeks to lift Roblox ban, saying the platform has agreed to meet government requirements Russia’s Digital Development Ministry has reached an agreement with Roblox to protect Russian users’ rights and interests, potentially leading to the lifting of a ban imposed in December 2025. Roblox has committed to implementing measures to safeguard children from harmful information and unwanted behavior, including age-based access restrictions and combating content detrimental to child development. The ministry, along with Roskomnadzor, is now seeking support from law enforcement to lift the restrictions on Roblox in Russia.
- Russia’s Digital Development Ministry and Roblox have agreed on conditions to protect Russian users’ rights and interests.
- Roblox acknowledged its existing child protection technologies were ineffective and committed to improvements.
- Measures include restricting game access by age group and combating harmful content for children.
- The digital ministry and Roskomnadzor are requesting law enforcement support to lift the ban on Roblox.
- Roblox was blocked in December 2025 due to ‘extremist’ content and ‘LGBT propaganda’.
- Roblox’s management had previously expressed willingness to comply with Russian law.
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