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.

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

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

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