Five states have now taken action against the gaming giant, alleging it failed to protect children from predators online.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has joined a growing chorus of state officials accusing Roblox Corporation of failing to protect children from online predators, filing a lawsuit that alleges the multibillion-dollar gaming company put “pixel pedophiles and corporate profit” ahead of safety.
Paxton accused Roblox on Nov. 6 of violating state and federal consumer protection and child-safety laws by deceiving parents about the dangers of its platform, failing to prevent sexual exploitation and grooming, and profiting from a system that exposes minors to predators and explicit content.
“We cannot allow platforms like Roblox to continue operating as digital playgrounds for predators where the well-being of our kids is sacrificed on the altar of corporate greed,” Paxton said.
“Roblox must do more to protect kids from sick and twisted freaks hiding behind a screen. Any corporation that enables child abuse will face the full and unrelenting force of the law.”
Paxton’s lawsuit follows similar actions by attorneys general in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Florida, as well as ongoing investigations in Oklahoma, over claims that Roblox failed to protect minors from online sexual exploitation, explicit content, and grooming.
Roblox responded to the Texas lawsuit in a statement to The Epoch Times, saying it shares Paxton’s commitment to child safety, but called the allegations “misrepresentations and sensationalized claims.”
“We have implemented industry-leading protocols in an effort to protect users and remove bad actors,” a Roblox spokesperson said.
“We are disappointed that, rather than working collaboratively with Roblox on this industry-wide challenge and seeking real solutions, the AG has chosen to file a lawsuit based on misrepresentations and sensationalized claims.”
Roblox stated that it has introduced more than 145 safety measures in 2025 alone and is developing a new age-estimation system to help prevent adults from interacting with minors.
The spokesperson said Roblox maintains “a strong record of working with law enforcement” and is continuing to invest in technologies that “set the gold standard in online safety for the industry.”
By Tom Ozimek
