The rumors that Roblox is shutting down emerged as lawsuits allege the gaming platform is not a safe environment for minors. Here's what to know.

There are rumors circulating that Roblox will be banned on Sept. 1? So is Roblox actually shutting down? Here's the truth and what's happening.

Is Roblox shutting down? Child safety issues continue to fuel rumors In early August 2025, one young player started an online petition calling for the removal of CEO David Baszucki.

Roblox, at least as of Aug. 21, has made no public announcements on its social media accounts or on its website that the platform would be shut down come September.

Roblox players worldwide experienced a collective panic attack this week when a convincing fake announcement claimed their beloved gaming platform would permanently shut down on September 1, 2025.