Is This The End For Roblox?

If you’ve been following the drama around Roblox lately, you probably already know it’s getting SUPER messy. I mean, really, really messy. Between lawsuits, lawmakers stepping in, streamers walking away, and people leaving the affiliate program, it feels like the platform is busting under its own weight. I’ve been keeping up with all of it, and today I want to break it down for you in one place, because this is turning into one of the biggest stories the gaming world has seen in a long time.

The Lawsuits and State Crackdowns

First, let’s start with the lawsuits. Roblox isn’t just being turned on by creators and parents anymore. Multiple states are now looking into how Roblox runs and moderates its platform. Some lawmakers are even calling for restrictions or bans. The main issue? Kids. More specifically, the way Roblox markets to kids, handles child safety, and the kind of shady practices like in-game purchases.

Parents have been speaking out for years on how easy it is for kids to get scammed, or worse, exposed to unsafe content. Especially with the new Roblox feature of in-game voice chat. Lawsuits are piling up, and states are officially stepping in to say enough is enough. This is way bigger than just an angry Reddit thread or a YouTube apology video. We’re talking about real legal pressure that could change how Roblox operates forever.

The Number of Lawsuits Is Growing

Let’s get into what’s happening on the legal side:

1. Louisiana’s AG sues Roblox, calling it “the perfect place for pedophiles.” That’s not a typo. The lawsuit accuses Roblox of completely neglecting age verification, parental controls, and basic safety procedures, and putting cash flow over kids’ protection.The Washington Post
2. Georgia lawsuit targets predator grooming and severe trauma. A mother says her 9-year-old son was harassed, extorted, and psychologically harmed. The complaint calls Roblox negligent and reckless, calling for a jury trial.Business Insider
3. North Carolina family takes Roblox to court. The complaint describes a 10-year-old girl being groomed in exchange for Robux and being misled into sending explicit images. Predators moved the conversation off-platform, but Roblox’s weak systems encouraged it.New York PostWRAL.com
4. Schenectady lawsuit from a 12-year-old girl. She allegedly suffered emotional trauma after being manipulated into sending explicit images. The suit claims Roblox misled parents and investors about its safety measures.Times Union
5. Missouri case involving a 15-year-old boy. The predator posed as a girl, eventually persuading the teen to send sexually explicit images. The lawsuit says Roblox created a grooming playground and ignored obvious dangers.https://www.kctv5.com
6. 340+ lawsuits are now being tracked. Law firms are calling this a national reckoning. Roblox is accused of promoting exploitation, ignoring red flags, and letting predators prosper.Lawsuit Information Center
7. Wired published a scathing deep dive. Showcased that self-reported child exploitation cases jumped from 675 in 2019 to over 24,000 in 2024, experts question whether AI tools and “Trusted Connections” are just double-sided mirrors.WIRED

The lawsuits span across states, and they’re piling up fast. Parents and attorneys across America are saying 'enough is enough' while taking Roblox to court.

Countries Around The World Are Making Moves

Roblox isn’t only getting sued in the U.S. It’s getting banned or restricted globally:

• Turkey, Kuwait, and Qatar have blocked Roblox outright over child safety concerns.Wikipedia
• Indonesia is threatening to ban the platform if it doesn’t tighten chat filters and remove harmful content.Wikipedia

It’s not “another internet trend.” These are real governments pulling the plug because they don’t trust Roblox’s safety.

Streamers are Leaving the Star Program

While all of that is happening, popular streamers are also walking away from the Roblox Star Program. For those who don’t know, this is basically Roblox’s way of working with top creators and giving them special perks in exchange for promoting the game. Now, more and more streamers are calling it out for being unfair, restrictive, and downright messed up.

One name you’ve probably heard a lot lately is Schlep. This streamer leaving the program shook up the community, because Schlepp wasn’t just another small creator. Schlepp had reach (1.84 million YouTube Subscribers), influence (Averaging over 1 million views per video), and fans who trusted him. When he left, it was like a white van driving around that said “FREE CANDY.” He’s not the only one. Other creators have followed his lead, deciding it’s just not worth the trouble to stay in a program that doesn’t respect or support them.

The Affiliate Program Implodes

It’s not just the Star Program taking a leap off the Grand Canyon. The affiliate program has taken a huge hit, too. A lot of creators who were making content and earning commissions by promoting Roblox games and products have decided to quit altogether. Why? Because Roblox hasn’t been transparent, payouts have been questionable, and honestly, a lot of people just don’t feel safe associating their name with the platform anymore.

When you have streamers, content creators, and affiliate partners all walking away at the same time, that’s not a small issue. That’s a tsunami of creators who feel like Roblox isn’t worth the headache.

Roblox Ignoring the Rules

The scariest part of all this is how Roblox seems to be ignoring the rules it’s supposed to follow. They market to kids while pretending they’re not. They allow shady practices in games while pretending it’s all under control. They let content slip through the cracks, and then they act surprised when something bad happens.

For years, Roblox has been able to brush it off and keep moving because the money was just too good. Kids spend millions on Robux every single day, and Roblox has grown into a billion-dollar giant (Even claiming a home on the New York Stock Exchange on March 9, 2021). But now, with everything unraveling like a ball of yarn, even Chris Hansen has stepped in, putting Roblox under a huge spotlight they can’t escape.

Chris Hansen Steps In

If you needed even more proof that Roblox has been ignoring the rules that are supposed to keep kids safe, just take a look at the most recent video from Chris Hansen and Schlep. Yes, the same Chris Hansen from To Catch a Predator has now turned his attention to Roblox, and for good reason. Featured in the video “Roblox, Take a Seat (ft: Chris Hansen)”, Hansen highlights how the platform has been repeatedly exploited by adults looking to target children. The fact that someone like Hansen, who has built his entire career exposing predators, is now calling out Roblox should send alarm bells ringing everywhere.

The video lays out just how serious this problem is, and yet Roblox seems to brush it off like it’s business as usual. Instead of making the platform safer, the company keeps pushing monetization, partnerships, and fluff updates while the actual safety of kids falls through the cracks. When mainstream bountyhunters like Hansen are putting Roblox in the spotlight, it becomes clear that this isn’t just some “internet drama.” This is a massive failure by Roblox to follow the rules and protect the very people its platform was built for.

Where Things Go From Here

So where does this all go? Honestly, it’s really hard to say. Roblox is massive, and companies this big don’t just vanish overnight. Especially a publicly traded company pulling in Billions of dollars a year. Although I think we’re starting to see cracks in the foundation. If states continue to push back, if lawmakers keep stepping in, and if creators keep leaving, then Roblox is going to have to make some major changes.

The big question is whether those changes will actually fix the problems or if it’s too late. Creators have already lost trust. Parents have already lost trust. When trust is gone, it’s incredibly hard to get it back.

Final Thoughts

I’ve seen plenty of gaming controversies come and go, but this one feels so much different. This isn’t just one bad update or a new feature people hate. (Sort of like every other Fortnite update, people bully Epic Games into fixing once a month) This is the entire platform being questioned from the ground up. And when you’ve got lawsuits, lawmakers, streamers, affiliates, and even Chris Hansen all pointing fingers at the same time, you know the plot is getting thickened.

If you’re a fan of Roblox or you’ve been following creators like Schlepp, you’ve probably felt this change too. The vibe is different now. And honestly, it feels like we’re only at the beginning of this story.

I will continue to update this post as more information surrounding the matter comes to light.