Yesterday, June 9, Roskomnadzor requested that Roblox be unblocked. And today, June 10, Roblox started working in Russia without any additional steps needed. Ekaterina Mizulina wrote on her channel that subscribers reported the platform was working normally. I checked — and can confirm: Roblox is working without a VPN, access is open. Here’s a breakdown of what changed and what happens next.

Roblox is working, but with some nuances

Why Roblox Was Blocked in Russia

The Roblox block in Russia began on December 3, 2025. Roskomnadzor discovered content on the platform that could negatively affect children — specifically materials related to an organization deemed banned in Russia. After the block, Roblox immediately stated its readiness for dialogue and disabled text and voice chats for Russian users.

But that wasn’t enough. You can learn separately about why Roblox was blocked and what specific complaints the regulator had. In short: in January 2026, Roskomnadzor directly stated that there were no grounds for unblocking — systematic moderation work was needed, not one-time cosmetic changes. For six months, Roblox games were unavailable to Russian users without a VPN.

Why Roblox Was Unblocked Now

The turning point came when Roblox did what had long been expected of it — acknowledged the ineffectiveness of its previous child protection technologies. For a foreign service, this is an unusual admission: companies typically phrase such things much more cautiously.

Only now has Roblox met the key conditions set by Roskomnadzor

The Ministry of Digital Development received guarantees from the platform regarding compliance with Russian legislation, and in early June finalized the terms for protecting the rights of Russian users. After this, both agencies (the Ministry of Digital Development and Roskomnadzor) publicly advocated for the first time ever for lifting the Roblox ban, appealing to law enforcement. Previously, only refusals had been issued.

The key commitment Roblox took on: launching the Roblox Kids and Roblox Select age-based modes by the end of June — separating content by age groups.

Can You Play Roblox in Russia

Yes — Roblox in Russia is working. It opens and launches normally without a VPN. Access to the gaming platform has been restored. Roblox on Android and other platforms has already been updated: age groups have appeared in the account settings. The platform offers an age verification process to gain access to additional features — this is a voluntary procedure, and basic access to games is preserved without it.

Roblox is indeed working in Russia

What’s important to keep in mind when logging into your account:

  • Roblox on mobile works through the official app (update it to the latest version via Google Play or RuStore);
  • It’s better to turn off VPN when logging in, as the platform has started banning accounts for using location-masking services — this is explicitly stated in the rules;
  • Some features (chats, voice communication) require age verification;
  • The Roblox Kids and Roblox Select age-based modes will appear by the end of June.

Roblox is working, and this is confirmed not only by Mizulina’s words but also by real changes in the app. The Roblox unblock has taken place smoothly.

Roblox in 2026 — What’s Next

Roblox in 2026 is returning to Russian users with new conditions. The unblock is not unconditional: the platform has taken on specific commitments, and their fulfillment will be monitored. Age-based modes must appear by the end of June — this is the main promise. If Roblox fulfills it, the unblock will most likely remain in place. If not — Roblox will be blocked again, and this time negotiations could drag on much longer.

The good news: the tone of this entire story has fundamentally changed. Roblox was unblocked not under pressure from users and not by accident. This is the result of six months of negotiations and real steps taken by the platform. This is a more stable foundation than simply “turning a blind eye.” The Roblox block in December 2025 primarily hit children (they were the platform’s main audience in Russia). And the return of Roblox games with age-based modes is a compromise that satisfied both sides.