The rumors that Roblox is shutting down emerged as lawsuits allege the gaming platform is not a safe environment for minors. Here's what to know.

Louisiana Attorney General is suing gaming platform Roblox over its lack of proper safety protocols for child users. What to know about the lawsuit.

Hindenburg Research disclosed a short position in Roblox on Tuesday, alleging that the gaming platform popular among young children inflated metrics including user numbers and engagement.

The rumors come amid Louisiana's lawsuit against Roblox, alleging it has failed to protect child users from predators.