Roblox Could Face EU’s Stricter Platform Rules After Passing DSA User Threshold

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Roblox may become the first game platform to be designated a “very large online platform” under the European Union’s Digital Services Act, after reporting user numbers above the law’s threshold.

As noted by GamesMarket, European Commission spokesperson Thomas Regnier said the designation is “definitely possible.” Roblox has reported an average of 48 million monthly active users in the EU for the six months ending February 13, 2026, according to its DSA disclosure.

Under the DSA, platforms with more than 45 million monthly users in the EU can be classified as very large online platforms, or VLOPs. That status brings extra obligations around moderation, transparency, risk assessment, ads, recommender systems, and access to data for regulators and vetted researchers.

Regnier said the Commission is not “in the habit of prejudging” future designations, but confirmed that both ChatGPT and Roblox have announced numbers above the DSA threshold. If Roblox is officially designated, it would have four months to comply with the additional rules.

For Roblox, that would mean identifying and reporting systemic risks tied to its service, including illegal content, protection of minors, user wellbeing, and gender-based violence. The company would also need to show how it plans to reduce those risks.

  • Annual independent audits would be required.
  • Roblox would need an internal compliance function.
  • Regulators could request platform data to monitor DSA compliance.
  • Users would need an option for recommendations not based on profiling.
  • The company would need to maintain a public ad repository.

Platforms that fail to comply with the DSA can face penalties, including fines of up to 6% of global turnover in the most serious cases. The designation can also be revoked if a platform falls below the user threshold for a full year.