Roblox might receive a classification as a very large online platform under the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA), becoming the first game to ever have this status.
A platform or a search engine is acknowledged as “very large” (VLOP and VLOSEs, respectively) if they have over 45 million users in the EU, which makes it subject to the stricter regulations. As reported by Gamesmarket, Thomas Regnier, spokesperson for the European Commission for Tech Sovereignty, Defence and Space, said: “We are not in the habit of prejudging potential future designations, but I can confirm, however, is that both, ChatGPT and Roblox have indeed announced user number above the DSA threshold, so designation is definitely possible, could come sooner or later, and the Commission is definitely looking into these numbers for a potential future designation.”
Also, a Roblox spokesperson told Gamesindustry.biz that the game’s latest MAU number reflects the growth of the gaming community across the European Union. “We welcome the opportunity to engage constructively with the European Commission as we continue in our commitment to grow a safe, civil and transparent online platform for the millions of players and creators we serve across the EU.” If Roblox is classified as a VLOP, it will have four months to comply with the DSA.
VLOPs and VLOSEs are obliged to identify risks related to:
