The Russian government has stopped its citizens from being able to access games platform Roblox, in part due to it allegedly featuring “LGBT propaganda.”

BBC News reports that the country’s Roskomnadzor media censorship agency has blocked access to the service over concerns about the content it features.

Local news outlet TASS says that Roblox has been used for distributing propaganda and justifying “extremist and terrorist activity.”

In addition, Roskomnadzor has taken issue with the platform featuring information about “LGBT issues.” The agency also claims that Roblox is unable to make sure that content on its service is safe.

Roskomnadzor described Roblox as being “rife with inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children.”

Replying to the situation, Roblox insisted that it not only abides by the rules where it operates, but is also committed to making sure users are safe.

“We respect the local laws and regulations in the countries where we operate and believe Roblox provides a positive space for learning, creation and meaningful connection for everyone,” a spokesperson said.

“We have a deep commitment to safety and we have a robust set of proactive and preventative safety measures designed to catch and prevent harmful content on our platform.”

Roblox is far from the only Western video game that Roskomnadzor has come after; last month it emerged that Valve removed a game from its Steam platform that featured LGBTQ+ content at the behest of the Russian regulator.

Notably, it’s alleged that the agency also contacted the App Store and Google Play, both of which ignored the request.

The Iraqi government also banned Roblox earlier this year, while Türkiye blocked access to the platform in 2024.

Roblox has long come under fire for its ability to keep users safe. The company recently rolled out a voluntary age check scheme to ensure that those on the platform were as old as they said they were.

More recently, CEO Dave Baszucki conducted a “tense” interview with the New York Times’ Hard Fork podcast where he was pressed on Roblox’s child safety record with the backdrop of several lawsuits claiming that Roblox is not doing enough.