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Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft Could Be Impacted by UK Government Ban to Stop Children Talking to Strangers

The proposal follows pressure from child-safety advocates and could affect platforms such as Roblox and Fortnite, which already use parental controls and age checks.

Summary by Radio Times
For years now, parents have questioned if games such as Roblox are safe for kids, but it looks as if that question may be answered for them, as Roblox, Fortnite and Minecraft could be impacted by UK government ban to stop children talking to strangers.Chatting to others online has long been a staple of gaming, but arguably, the world has changed over the last three decades since multiplayer titles became commonplace.No doubt, many of us have bor…

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It has been reported that the UK is considering a plan to regulate online game chats in order to prevent children from becoming involved in crimes through online games.

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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, June 1, 2026.
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