Roblox's reported user numbers will make it subject to additional EU legislation for regulating social networks
Roblox could become the first game to be classified as a very large online platform (VLOP) under European legislation. Read more
Roblox, the popular online gaming platform, may soon find itself subject to additional EU regulations due to its rapidly growing user base. According to recent reports, the company has amassed an average of 48 million monthly active users in Europe, surpassing the threshold of 45 million users required for it to be classified as a very large online platform (VLOP).
This designation, if confirmed, would place Roblox under the purview of the Digital Services Act (DSA), which governs the rules and responsibilities of online platforms with a substantial user base. If Roblox is designated as a VLOP, it would be required to identify, analyze, and assess systemic risks associated with its services, such as illegal content and the impact on fundamental rights, public security, and well-being.
The platform would then have four months to comply with the DSA and implement measures to address any identified risks, which could include redesigning its services or strengthening its internal systems to better detect systemic risks. Failure to comply could result in significant penalties, with companies facing fines of up to 6% of their global turnover for the most severe violations.
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