Roblox faces boycott over child-inappropriate content

Many users are protesting Roblox's The Hatch event because of the appearance of a controversial creator.

According to GameRant , Roblox 's The Hatch event is facing strong opposition from the gaming community, citing concerns about child safety and the platform allowing a criticized creator to participate in the event.

Roblox , an online gaming and game creation platform founded in 2004, currently has an average of 85.3 million daily active users (as of February 2025). Although known as a creative space for all ages, Roblox has repeatedly faced criticism related to inappropriate content and lax content control procedures. Recently, the platform changed its terms of use, especially regarding usernames, causing concern in the community.

Roblox 's The Hatch 2025 promotional image features an egg hunt theme in a diverse fantasy setting

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The Hatch event was introduced as an Easter egg hunt where players could collect and trade hundreds of eggs in a variety of games, including titles inspired by the movie Squid Game . However, Roblox 's invitation of a creator who has been controversial for exposing children to sensitive topics has angered many users, who took to social media to call for the community to boycott The Hatch in response to the platform's indifference to child safety.

Some players have accused Roblox of prioritizing profits over protecting users. One commenter said he has never been more frustrated with the development team than he is now. The controversial creator has previously been banned and then unbanned in a confusing manner, raising questions about the consistency and transparency of Roblox 's moderation process.

This isn't the first time Roblox has been criticized for its ethics and protection of young users. In 2024, the platform was accused of exploiting child labor, although the development team denied it and emphasized the measures to control content and play time for children.

In his latest statement, Roblox CEO encouraged parents to use parental controls to limit content and time spent by their children, and emphasized that if parents feel uneasy, they should reconsider allowing their children to access the platform. However, this response was considered irresponsible as it did not address the root problems related to content moderation and community management.

The boycott of The Hatch event continues, and it's unclear whether Roblox will change its approach.

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