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A note for families: Roblox shutdown hoax

Debunked Ages 10-14 Last checked June 1, 2026

What it is

A viral screenshot claimed Roblox would shut down on January 1st, but it came from a parody account and the company announced nothing of the kind.

How much it matters

A viral scare that isn’t real, or is badly overstated. A person checked this card before it was published.

Should you worry?

There is nothing to protect your child from here: Roblox is not shutting down. The fake notice came from an account labelled as parody, it had spelling mistakes, and no news outlet or official company page reported it. Your child may be upset about losing their avatar, items or friends, so listen to that worry. Look at the fact-check together and show them how a joke post can look official. If a message about "saving" an account or items ever asks for a password or a click, treat that as a separate warning sign.

What to say

“I saw people saying Roblox is shutting down on January 1st, and it turns out that's a fake post from a parody account. Did you see it? If something like that ever worries you, we can check it together before you believe it.”

Sources

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