New standalone Roblox games will spread safety risks beyond the main app

AppleInsider reports that Roblox is expanding its platform by allowing creators to release standalone games for mobile devices, PCs, and consoles. Additionally, players will be able to access Roblox games through Chrome by the end of 2026 without installing the main app. This move could potentially expose Roblox games to a wider audience through app stores, search engines, videos, social media, messages, and emails.

However, it remains unclear whether every game will incorporate the main app's safety features and who would be responsible for enforcing them. Previous reports have highlighted how Roblox's social features connect children with strangers, with conversations potentially moving to external services where moderation tools no longer apply.

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