Roblox users and developers voice frustration over new platform changes
Roblox 用戶與開發者對平台的新變更表示不滿
As of April 2026, Roblox is experiencing significant turmoil.
截至2026年4月，Roblox正經歷嚴重的混亂。
One controversial change is mandatory facial age verification for chat access, which many users find invasive.
其中一項具爭議性的變動是強制進行臉部年齡驗證才能使用聊天功能，許多用戶認為這具有侵入性。
Furthermore, developers must now pay for a Roblox Plus subscription to publish games for younger audiences, a move criticized as a restrictive paywall.
此外，開發者現在必須支付Roblox Plus訂閱費才能為年幼用戶發布遊戲，此舉被批評為設下了限制性的付費牆。
These shifts have led to deep resentment, fueling protests like 'Blackout 2026' where creators boycotted the platform.
這些轉變導致了深層的怨恨，進而引發了如「2026年大停擺」(Blackout 2026)這類創作者抵制平台的抗議活動。
While leadership argues these steps are necessary to avoid regional bans and handle liability, many users believe the company is overcorrecting.
雖然領導層主張這些步驟對於避免區域性禁令與應對法律責任是有必要的，但許多用戶認為公司矯枉過正。
The tension between maintaining a 'free-to-play' ethos and meeting strict regulatory requirements has left the platform facing an identity crisis.
在維持「免費遊玩」精神與滿足嚴格監管要求之間的緊張關係，使該平台面臨身分認同危機。
With features like classic avatars being replaced and social tools removed from consoles, the community feels the platform is drifting away from its creative roots.
隨著經典虛擬化身被取代、遊戲主機上的社交工具被移除，社群感到平台正偏離其創意根基。
Balancing safety with the user experience remains the core challenge for Roblox as it navigates this difficult transition.
如何在平衡安全與用戶體驗的同時導航這段困難的轉型期，仍然是Roblox面臨的核心挑戰。
