As of April 2025, Roblox has introduced several significant updates aimed at enhancing both user experience and safety:The Guardian
🛠️ Regional Pricing for Developers
Roblox now allows developers to set region-specific prices for in-game items, such as game passes and power-ups. This feature enables creators to adjust prices based on local economic conditions, making purchases more equitable across its global user base. Early testing has shown a median earnings increase of 4% for eligible creators who have run a pricing test. The Verge
👨👩👧 Enhanced Parental Controls
On April 2, 2025, Roblox introduced new parental controls to provide parents with greater oversight of their children’s activities:The Guardian+2Parents+2The Verge+2
- Blocking Specific Friends: Parents can now block specific individuals on their child’s friends list, preventing interactions with certain users. Parents+2The Guardian+2The Verge+2
- Restricting Game Access: Parents can block access to specific games or experiences, even those rated for older age groups. Parents+2The Verge+2The Guardian+2
- Screen-Time Reports: Parents can view detailed reports on the games their children have played, including the top 20 experiences over the past week. The Verge
- Spending Limits: Roblox has implemented spending limits to help parents monitor and control their child’s in-game purchases. The Guardian+2The Verge+2The Verge+2
🎉 April Fools’ Day Pranks
In celebration of April Fools’ Day, Roblox featured several playful pranks within the platform:
- Invisible Games: Some games were temporarily made invisible, creating a humorous experience for players.The Verge
- Mismatched Game Titles: Certain games had their titles altered to confuse and amuse users.
- Unexpected Game Mechanics: Some games featured unexpected changes in mechanics, adding to the day’s fun.
