Roblox has been taken offline across Russia after the country’s media regulator, Roskomnadzor, announced a full nationwide block on the platform. The decision marks one of the largest gaming restrictions the agency has issued to date, targeting a service used daily by millions of children and teenagers.
According to the regulator, Roblox allegedly contains user-generated material that “promotes extremism,” includes references to terrorist activity, and exposes minors to content described as sexually inappropriate or related to LGBT themes. Officials claim that the platform fails to protect young players from harmful scenarios, citing the ease with which users can create and distribute experiences without traditional oversight.
The move comes after months of scrutiny within Russia, where authorities have increasingly tightened control over foreign digital platforms. The block aligns with broader efforts aimed at limiting content the government considers politically sensitive, morally harmful, or unsafe for minors. Local agencies framed the removal of Roblox as a protective measure rather than a punitive one.
Roblox Corporation responded by emphasizing its safety systems, moderation teams, and automated content filters, stating that the platform is built around creativity and community rather than harmful material. Despite the company’s defense, access to the service in Russia has been fully suspended, affecting a massive player base and countless creators who relied on the platform for social, creative, and economic activity.
For many young users in the region, Roblox functioned as a digital playground; a place to meet friends, build worlds, and play together. With the platform now unavailable, millions of users suddenly find themselves cut off from that ecosystem, while developers who publish their games on Roblox lose access to a significant market.
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Why did Russia block Roblox?
Russian regulators claim Roblox contains user-generated content that promotes extremism, includes LGBT themes, or exposes minors to inappropriate scenarios, leading to a nationwide block.
Does the ban affect Roblox developers in Russia?
Yes. Creators in the region can no longer access the platform or monetize their games through Roblox.
