India, Aug. 21 -- Roblox users worldwide were caught off guard this week after a viral claim suggested the gaming platform would permanently shut down on September 1, 2025. The message, which spread quickly across social media platform X, resembled an official company statement and cited user safety and community demand as the reasons for closure. It even carried a sympathetic tone, saying the decision was in the best interest of players, further fuelling the panic.

The fake announcement left millions of players, particularly children and teenagers, questioning the future of the platform. However, Roblox Corporation has not issued any such confirmation. In fact, the company has now dismissed the claim outright, calling it a recurring hoa...