Russia’s government has blocked access to popular gaming platform Roblox, citing concerns over child safety, terrorism and LGBTQ+ content.

The country’s media regulator Roskomnadzor claimed the US game, which has an estimate user base of 85.3 million daily active players, is inundated with “calls for violent crimes, and LGBT propaganda” and “inappropriate content that can negatively impact the spiritual and moral development of children”.

Activity the media regulator flagged included scenarios simulating terrorist attacks and gambling, LGBTQ+ content – which is defined as ‘extremist’ under Russian law – and the reported sexual harassment of children on the platform.

A spokesperson for Roblox said the platform respects the laws in countries where it operates but believes it creates a “po

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