BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has launched legal action against Roblox, accusing the popular online gaming platform of endangering children and failing to implement adequate safety controls.
In a child protection lawsuit filed this week, Murrill alleges that Roblox — the world’s most popular gaming site for children and teens — facilitates and distributes child sexual abuse material and exposes young users in Louisiana to online predators. The attorney general claims the platform has deliberately prioritized user growth and profits over the safety of minors, while failing to provide parents with sufficient warnings about potential dangers.
According to the lawsuit, some games available on Roblox, including “Escape to Epstein Island,” “Diddy Party,” and “Public Bathroom Simulator Vibe,” contain sexually explicit content and simulated sexual activity. Murrill’s office further alleges that Roblox does not verify the age of its users or confirm parental consent during registration, enabling children to easily misrepresent their age.
The lawsuit also cites a recent case in which a man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material was allegedly playing Roblox at the time of his arrest, using voice-altering software to impersonate a young girl.
With 82 million daily active users worldwide, Roblox reports that 20% of its player base is under the age of 9, another 20% is aged 9 to 12, and 16% is aged 13 to 16. Murrill says these demographics make robust safeguards critical — yet lacking.
Louisiana is seeking a permanent injunction prohibiting Roblox from engaging in practices that violate the state’s Unfair Trade Practices Act, preventing the company from claiming it has adequate safety features, and securing restitution, attorney’s fees, civil penalties, and other damages.
Roblox has not issued a public response to the allegations at the time of publication.