Roblox Corporation Denies Shutdown Rumor Amid Viral Panic

August 21, 2025

Roblox Corporation acted quickly today to clear up a viral shutdown hoax. They reassured their global community that the platform will keep running as usual. A false claim spread quickly on social media on August 18. It said Roblox would close permanently on September 1, 2025, due to “safety concerns” and “community demand.” Millions of players, many of them kids, were shocked by the notice’s professional style and kind wording.

Roblox issued a statement to PCGamesN and posted it on their X account. They pointed out that this hoax comes around every year or two. They encouraged users to verify any news through official channels. ““Let’s be clear: Roblox isn’t ‘shutting down,’” the company said. They warned players not to trust unverified posts online.

The timing of the rumor coincides with heightened scrutiny of the platform. Roblox is banned in Turkey, Oman, China, and Qatar. These actions are due to worries about inappropriate content and the safety of children. The Louisiana Attorney General has sued Roblox in the United States. The lawsuit claims Roblox did not protect minors from explicit games like Escape to Epstein Island and Diddy Party. This raises bigger questions about how the company moderates its content.

Despite these challenges, Roblox remains fully functional. The company said today that it is investing in better safety measures, AI content monitoring, and following global rules to tackle ongoing concerns. Right now, millions of users can game, create, and socialize without any breaks.

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