Turkey enforces Roblox ban after a controversial Instagram blackout

Roblox was recently blocked in Turkey after the Turkish Telecommunications Authority (BTK) banned Instagram. This development has made waves in the gaming community. Turkish citizens were caught off-guard when they tried to launch the platform, being hit with a message that the platform was not accessible. While everyone thought that Roblox's servers might be down, that wasn't the case. Turkey has placed a ban on the game, yet to provide a solid reason for it.

While Instagram was banned due to censorship issues and because of content deemed offensive by the authorities, fans are shocked that the gaming platform has been banned.

Gamers and Instagram users are flocking to X to express their disappointment at the decision to render both platforms inaccessible.

Fans are extremely disappointed by Turkey banning the game (Image via X)

Fans have shared their disappointment on Reddit about the recent ban (Image via Reddit)

While no official reason has been provided for Roblox's ban, it reportedly had to do with the content on the platform being deemed "inappropriate" and "exploitative" towards minors.

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Roblox ban in Turkey has reportedly affected the concurrent players

As per information offered by @offpathgames, a page on X known for providing data related to Roblox, the gaming platform's concurrent users have declined by a sharp 2.5% after the recent ban. This is a serious issue for the platform that will affect its revenue and reach, further complicating things for the company.

At the moment, it is extremely hard to say if the Turkish government will un-ban Roblox. Reportedly, Instagram has been banned for some time now, and the service hasn't been restored. Everyone is hoping to hear more from official sources. Hence, it is best to wait for more news to follow.

We will update the article with more information regarding both platforms as soon as it comes to light. We advise readers to bookmark this page so that they can quickly check how the situation has developed.

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FAQs about Roblox

When did Roblox get banned in Turkey?

According to the available information, the gaming platform was banned on August 7, 2024.

Why can you not access Roblox in Turkey?

Players trying to access the website or the game in Turkey will face issues since the country has banned the video game platform.

Will Turkey lift the ban on Roblox?

At the moment, no information has been shared about the reason behind the ban or if the government will lift it.