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The lighting system was improved with the addition of [[dynamic lights]] implemented in a [[voxel]]-based fashion.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://www.gamezebo.com/news/2013/05/17/roblox-introduces-new-dynamic-lighting-engine|title = ROBLOX introduces new Dynamic Lighting engine|date = 17 May 2013|last = Jasko|first = Joe|publisher = [[Gamezebo]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url = http://blog.roblox.com/2013/05/lights-on-dynamic-lighting-and-shadows-are-here|title = Lights On: Dynamic Lighting and Shadows are Here|last = Kapoulkine|first = Arseny|publisher = Roblox Corporation|date = 9 May 2013}}</ref> Dynamic lights were later added to the mobile version of Roblox.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://inventorspot.com/articles/roblox_launches_dynamic_lighting_ios|title = Roblox Launches Dynamic Lighting On iOS|last = Greene|first = Nicholas|publisher = InventorSpot|date = 5 July 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|url = http://blog.roblox.com/2013/05/lights-on-dynamic-lighting-and-shadows-are-here|title = Lights On: Dynamic Lighting and Shadows are Here|date = 9 May 2013|publisher = Roblox Corporation|last = Kapoulkine|first = Arseny}}</ref> On 2 October 2013, animations made a debut in Roblox, with an overhaul of the default Roblox character animations along with user made animations allowed.

In December 2013, an animation plugin was made available to be used. Users also became able to insert basic humanoids through the interface of the studio.<ref>{{cite news|url = http://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/new-movements-set-stage-for-keyframe-animation-system/|title = New Movements Set the Stage for Keyframe Animation System|date = 2 October 2013|publisher = Roblox Corporation|last = D'Amelio|first = Vince|accessdate=3 October 2013}}</ref>

Around August 2013, the minimum price for catalog items increased from 1 ticket or 1 Robux to 300 tickets and 25 Robux for shirts or pants and 120 tickets and 10 robux for T-shirts.<ref>{{cite web|title=Price Floor: T-Shirts, Shirts, and Pants|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2013/09/price-floor-t-shirts-shirts-and-pants/|website=Roblox Blog|publisher=ROBLOX Corporation|accessdate=6 March 2015}}</ref> This was met by criticism from the community and it was reduced to 100 tickets and 10 Robux for shirts and pants and 20 tickets and 2 robux for T-shirts.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Justus|first1=Brad|title=Lower Floor Prices for Clothing|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/lower-floor-prices-for-clothing/|website=Roblox Blog|publisher=ROBLOX Corporation|accessdate=6 March 2015}}</ref>

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On 11 October 2013, body packages became available to all members of Roblox, including those who did not have a premium membership.<ref>{{Cite news|url = http://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/body-packages-now-available-to-all-robloxians/|title = Body Packages Now Available to All ROBLOXians|last = Justus|first = Brad|date = 11 October 2013|work = |accessdate = 18 June 2014|publisher = Roblox Corporation|archiveurl = https://web.archive.org/web/20131016032941/http://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/body-packages-now-available-to-all-robloxians/|archivedate = 16 October 2013}}</ref>

On 22 October 2013, players became able to change their usernames to an unused one for 1000 Robux. The feature also allows the player's original name to be saved in case a user wishes to change back.<ref>{{cite news|last=Medhora|first=Chirag|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/tired-of-your-username-change-it/|title=Tired of Your Username? Change It!|publisher=Roblox Corporation|date = 22 October 2013}}</ref> On 14 October 2014, one badge was retired and all other badges were redesigned.

On 31 May 2015, a feature named Smooth Terrain was added, increasing the graphical fidelity and changing the physics engine from a blocky style to a smoother, more photorealistic, style<ref>{{Cite web|title = Roblox user-generated world moves from blocky terrain to smooth 3D|url = http://venturebeat.com/2015/06/01/roblox-user-generated-world-moves-from-blocky-to-smooth-3d-terrain/|website = VentureBeat|accessdate = 3 June 2015}}</ref>

In Summer 2015, all combat-related badges were discontinued.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Combat badges discontinued |url =http://www.roblox.com/Badges.aspx#Badge3|website = Roblox|accessdate = July 4, 2015}}</ref>

On August 4, 2015, Roblox discontinued purchases for lifetime and 6 months Builders Club, Turbo Builders Club, and Outrageous Builders Club.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|title = Discontinuation for lifetime BC, TBC, and OBC.|url = https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/205324130-Builders-Club-Updates-6-month-and-Lifetime-Memberships|website = Roblox Help|accessdate = August 4, 2015}}</ref>

On October 15, 2015, there was a new chat system that replaced the old one. Also fixed many issues with the old chat and party systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2015/10/new-chats-and-parties-make-playing-with-friends-easier-than-ever/|title=New Chat and Party System|author=Sorcus|publisher=Roblox|date=October 15, 2015|accessdate=October 15, 2015}}</ref>

On November 10, 2015 Roblox announced a new Physics Material Properties that allows blocks to be pushed around easier, another object being pushed more easier, and blocks being pushed depending on the terrain type.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2015/11/announcing-new-physical-material-properties/|title=New Shadows for Humanoids|author=khanovich|publisher=Roblox|date=November 10, 2015|accessdate=November 10, 2015}}</ref> As of February 10, 2016, this was effective and is default for all games, but it can be switched to the older physics standard.

On November 24, 2015, Roblox introduced a new shadows for Humanoids that made players' shadow look realistic.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2015/11/new-shadows-bring-more-realistic-effects-to-humanoids/|title=New Shadows for Humanoids|author=arsenyk|publisher=Roblox|date=November 24, 2015|accessdate=November 24, 2015}}</ref>

In February 2016, Roblox allows users to create usernames with underscores again.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.roblox.com/|title=ROBLOX Landing Page, clearly visible under Sign Up when logged out. (I couldn't find any specific blog posts from ROBLOX on this.)}}</ref>

On 12 March 2016, Roblox announced on their blog a new R15 avatar was in the works. This would be a new body part package that would have 15 body parts instead of the regular package's 6. After R15 is released, players can still choose to use R6 if they do not like the new package.<ref name="thefutureofroblox">{{Cite web|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2016/03/the-future-of-the-roblox-avatar//|title=The Future Of The Roblox Avatar|last=David|first=Baszucki|date=March 12, 2016|publisher=ROBLOX|access-date=March 12, 2016}}</ref>

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Also, on March 15, 2016, Roblox announced they will lower the ROBUX price floors to 5 ROBUX minimum as in means of currency. They will also allow users to upload their hats, gear, and more, similar to how players can do Models.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://blog.roblox.com/2016/03/saying-goodbye-to-tickets/|title=Saying Goodbye to Tickets|last=David|first=Bazuki|date=March 15, 2016|publisher=ROBLOX|access-date=March 16, 2016}}</ref>

On April 14, 2016, the Tickets currency was removed from Roblox's internal payment system, and was removed from all subdomains of the website.

== Gameplay ==