Late today, many people tried to open Roblox but only saw a loading screen that never ended. They could not log in. This was not just a few people; it was a lot of users across the world.

A viral notice claiming Roblox will shut down on September 1, 2025, due to safety concerns and user demand has sparked panic.

Roblox, the company behind the immensely popular online gaming platform, has expressed dissent against a recent US lawsuit that raises troubling allegations about how it protects its youngest users.