Roblox users are getting a new way to connect with friends while playing games like Dress to Impress. Starting Monday, those who log onto the gaming platform will see a new way to chat called Party.

Roblox's Party feature has certain safety settings for users under 13. Credit: Roblox Those who are 13 and older can text chat with each other via Party.

The lawsuit highlights how Roblox and Discord misrepresented the safety of their platforms, misleading parents into believing they were appropriate for children.

A lawsuit accuses Roblox and Discord of enabling the sexual exploitation of a minor by failing to implement adequate child safety features on their platforms.

Two Bay Area chat and gaming companies are being sued for allegedly facilitating child sexual exploitation and abuse.

Roblox and Discord have been added to a lawsuit in the US, in a case where an 11-year-old girl was allegedly taken advantage of by a sexual predator while playing online games.

Malware that leverages Discord to send stolen Roblox account details has been discovered in the wild by TrendMicro.