Roblox is rebuilding how its app feels from the moment you open it. The platform has announced a redesigned front page featuring three new tabs — Moments, Chat, and Me — built to make discovering games, connecting with friends, and expressing yourself feel a lot more natural.
It’s a shift from a games-first homepage to one that feels closer to a social feed, but with Roblox’s usual heavy emphasis on age-based safety layered underneath.
What’s Changing: Roblox New Tabs
| Tab | What It Does |
|---|---|
| Moments | Discover gameplay clips from friends & creators, jump in with one tap |
| Chat | Message friends, coordinate play sessions, join games together |
| Me | Replaces Avatar tab — profile + avatar customization in one place |
| Build (NZ only for now) | In-app creation tool for making experiences |
Moments: A Shortcut From Video To Gameplay
The Moments tab is essentially Roblox’s answer to short-form video discovery. Age-checked players aged 16 and older will be able to browse gameplay clips shared by friends and other players, then jump straight into that experience with a single tap. It’ll also surface polished content from select creators — the kind of high-quality clips players already see on other platforms, just tailored to Roblox experiences.
The idea is simple: instead of scrolling through icons and descriptions to find something fun, players see real gameplay in action first, then join instantly.
Chat: Built For Playing Together, Not Just Talking
The Chat tab is designed to make Roblox feel more like a hangout space. Players will be able to recommend games to friends, plan sessions, and hop into experiences together. Roblox says conversations will eventually carry across different games, so friends can stay connected without needing to leave and reopen apps constantly.
Safety is central here. Chat access depends on age checks, and it works alongside Roblox Kids and Select accounts, meaning the feature will only be available when it’s genuinely age-appropriate for a given player — not a blanket rollout for everyone.
Me: One Place For Profile And Avatar
The Me tab replaces the old Avatar tab, merging profile management and avatar customization into a single space. Alongside outfit and look changes, Roblox is introducing avatar backgrounds, giving players another creative way to express their identity on the platform.
Where It’s Rolling Out First
Roblox is easing into this redesign rather than flipping the switch globally overnight. The new tabs will initially roll out in Canada, New Zealand, and Singapore. New Zealand players get an extra perk — early access to the Build tab, Roblox’s in-app creation tool for building experiences directly within the app.
Roblox says the rest of the world will get these updates gradually over the coming months, giving the company room to fine-tune safety systems and user experience before a full-scale launch.
Why This Update Matters
This redesign signals where Roblox wants to take its platform next — less like a game store, more like a connected social space where discovery, chat, and self-expression all live under one roof. With age verification baked into both Moments and Chat, it’s also a clear signal that Roblox is trying to grow its social features without loosening its safety guardrails, especially for younger users.
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FAQs
Which countries get Roblox’s new tabs first?
Is Chat available to all Roblox players?
No, Chat access depends on age checks and is only available when it’s deemed age-appropriate for the player.
