'Roblox Access Restored' Claims: Official Statement Issued, What is the Latest Status?

Speculation is rife on social media that the access ban on the popular online game Roblox has been lifted after nearly two years, sparking excitement among players. These claims gained traction with a statement from Erzincan Deputy Mustafa Sarıgül, who announced, "I went to Roblox headquarters, I worked day and night. Good news, we will play Roblox together."

However, official records contradict these rapidly spreading assertions. A current review of the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK) website reveals that roblox.com is still subject to an access ban. This ban was imposed by the Adana 6th Criminal Judgeship of Peace on August 7, 2024, under decision number 2024/5282 D. İş.

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I went to Roblox headquarters, I worked day and night. Good news, we will play Roblox together.

Amidst the ongoing discussion about the access ban, Minister of Family and Social Services Mahinur Özdemir Göktaş addressed the issue during the "Family in the Turkish Century Summit." She emphasized that the ban was an administrative decision initiated by a citizen's complaint, not by her ministry. "Roblox, in particular, was actually an administrative decision. A local court closed it upon the application of a citizen in Adana. Our ministry was not involved," Göktaş stated, noting that the platform has been inaccessible for nearly two years.

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Roblox, in particular, was actually an administrative decision. A local court closed it upon the application of a citizen in Adana. Our ministry was not involved.

Minister Göktaş further explained that Roblox representatives have met with the ministry multiple times to discuss implementing a unique age verification system for Turkey. "We conveyed our sensitivities," she said. The ministry's objective is not to ban but to establish a robust oversight mechanism, particularly concerning child safety. "We do not want a 65-year-old or 50-year-old man to take on the role of a 13-year-old child and chat with a 13-year-old child. We want to prevent this," Göktaş asserted, stressing the need for content to be properly controlled and suitable for children's development. She added that platforms meeting these conditions would remain accessible.

The minister also indicated that the company has been asked to establish a representative office in Turkey and implement age ratings for its content. Göktaş clarified that the BTK is the primary contact for the platform's future, and the final decision regarding its status will rest with the court.

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We do not want a 65-year-old or 50-year-old man to take on the role of a 13-year-old child and chat with a 13-year-old child. We want to prevent this.