It’s official – Roblox is actually adding voice chat, and it’s a game changer. In this video, I talk about how voice chat is being rolled out, what it means for gameplay and communication ...

Roblox is a juggernaut of the gaming world, somehow still going about 19 years after it launched. Even now, things can occasionally break, including the fundamentally important voice chat feature.

So while Nintendo’s voice chat growing pains have been very visible (and often frustrating) for multiple console generations, much of that awkwardness appears to have been eliminated for Switch 2.

Roblox devs reveal that most voice chat in-game is currently AI-moderated. Image by VideoGamer. Fortunately, a surprising proportion of hazardous behavior follows consistent patterns.

Roblox isn't the only one pursuing AI-powered voice moderation. At GDC 2024, for instance, we spoke with two software makers working on machine learning systems to help with voice chat moderation.

That’s why, in the tweet, it was mentioned that voice chat would be restricted to verified 18+-age players for now and then to 13+-age players later this year, should everything work out.

Now, though, technology has evolved to where all manner of voice chats have been provided. Or, in certain games like Roblox, you can do a text chat with other players to see how they’re all doing.

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