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Roblox's reported user numbers will make it subject to additional EU legislation for regulating social networks

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Roblox's reported user numbers will make it subject to additional EU legislation for regulating social networks

If classed as a very large online platform under the Digital Services Act, Roblox would have to "identify, analyse, and assess systemic risks" including illegal content and protection of minors

Roblox could become the first game to be classified as a very large online platform (VLOP) under European legislation.

As noted by Gamesmarket, Thomas Regnier, a spokesperson for the EU Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Defence, and Space, recently suggested that this designation is "definitely possible" after Roblox announced user numbers above the threshold of the Digital Services Act (DSA).

VLOPs and very large online search engines (VLOSEs) are classified as such if they reach over 45 million monthly users in the EU.

The firm confirmed in a submission earlier this year that it reached an average of 48 million monthly active users in the territory for the six months ending February 13, 2026.

"Roblox's latest MAU number reflects the growth of our gaming community across the European Union," a Roblox spokesperson told GamesIndustry.biz.

"We welcome the opportunity to engage constructively with the European Commission as we continue in our commitment to grow a safe, civil and transparent online platform for the millions of players and creators we serve across the EU."

"We are not in the habit of prejudging potential future designations," said Regnier. "But I can confirm, however, that both ChatGPT and Roblox have indeed announced user numbers above the DSA threshold.



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