Child-safety advocates have criticized the ease with which kids on Roblox can chat with people they don’t know — an issue the changes may address.

Roblox announces new ways for parents to control kids' gaming experience Parents will be able to monitor kids' activity remotely, on their own device.

Unlike competitors, Roblox until recently let children of any age establish accounts and talk to strangers. Child-safety advocates have criticized the ease with which kids on Roblox can chat with ...