Roblox Deprecating Private Messages on October 7 The direct message era of Roblox is now set to end, as the game's developers have recently decided to discontinue support for this functionality.

Video game maker Roblox said on Monday that it is implementing new safety measures for users under 13, including permanently removing the ability to message others outside games on its platform.

Safety changes announced by Roblox mean that under-13s accounts will need parents' permission to direct message and won't be able to play games meant for older kids. Here's why.

Roblox has announced it will block under-13s from messaging others on the online gaming platform as part of new efforts to safeguard children.

Roblox Deprecating Private Messages on October 7 The direct message era of Roblox is now set to end, as the game's developers have recently decided to discontinue support for this functionality.