The “Better” Argument:
- Older Audience Growth:Â Roblox is successfully “aging up,” with more users over 13 than ever before.
- Return of Classics:Â Many players are excited because 2026 feels like a “throwback” to the golden age of 2016.
- Better Safety:Â New AI age verification and restricted chat for unverified users are making the platform safer for kids.
The “Worse” Argument:
- Brain Rot Trends:Â Many players feel the homepage is being taken over by “low-effort” or “brain rot” simulator games that all look the same.
- Expensive Economy: Between expensive UGC items and high microtransactions in games, it’s becoming harder to have fun for free.
- Moderation Struggles:Â Despite new AI, there are still issues with inappropriate content slipping through the cracks.
