The Korea Game Users Association said on the 20th that it had called for system improvements in connection with controversies over undisclosed probability-based item information and historical distortions in content on the Roblox platform.
The association said Roblox operates under a structure in which, even while providing numerous user-generated content (UGC) as individual games, the entire platform is classified as a single game for ratings. As a result, individual content is not being rated and managed, it said.
It also said that despite the obligation to disclose probability-based item information, there have been cases where some content does not disclose the information.
The association also raised concerns that content distorting or disparaging specific historical events has recently been circulating on the platform. It said the concern is significant from a user protection standpoint, especially given that the main user base is minors.
Lee Cheol-woo, head of the Korea Game Users Association, said, "Classifying the platform as a single game does not match reality," and added, "A ratings and management system for individual content is necessary."
The association also stressed the need to redefine game classification standards across Metaverse platforms.