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'''''Roblox''''' is a [[massively multiplayer online]] and [[game creation system]] platform that allows users to design their own games and play a wide variety of different types of games created by other users through ''Roblox Studio''. The platform hosts [[social network game|social network]] games constructed of [[Lego]]-like virtual blocks.<ref name="cnet">{{cite newsweb|url=httphttps://newswww.cnet.com/8301-19882_3-20070969-250news/roblox-a-virtual-world-of-Legolego-like-blocks/|title=Roblox: A virtual world of Lego-like blocks|publisherlast=[[CNET]]Needleman|accessdatefirst=February 29, 2012Rafe|date=14 June 14, 2011|lastwebsite=NeedlemanCNET|first=Rafe|deadurl=no|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2012012913081620181129030951/httphttps://newswww.cnet.com/8301-19882_3-20070969-250news/roblox-a-virtual-world-of-lego-like-blocks/|archivedatearchive-date=January 29, 2012November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 February 2012}}</ref> The game was released by the Roblox Corporation on August 27, 2006.<ref name="robloxblog">{{cite web|title=Happy 12th Birthday, Roblox!|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2018/08/happy-12th-birthday-roblox/|websitetitle=RobloxHappy Blog12th Birthday, Roblox!|accessdateauthor=30Roblox|date=27 August 2018|deadurlwebsite=noRoblox Blog|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830220218/https://blog.roblox.com/2018/08/happy-12th-birthday-roblox/|archivedatearchive-date=August 30, August 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=30 August 2018}}</ref> As of September 2018, ''Roblox'' has over 70 million monthly active users.<ref>{{Citecite newsweb|url=https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/05/roblox-series-f/|title=Kids’ gaming platform Roblox raises $150M|worklast=TechCrunchHa|first=Anthony|access-date=5 September 2018|website=TechCrunch|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20181120030724/https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/05/roblox-06series-f/|languagearchive-date=en20 November 2018|dead-USurl=no|access-date=6 September 2018}}</ref>

==Overview==

===''Roblox Studio''===

''Roblox'' is a [[Game creation system|game creation platform]] which allows players to create their own games using its proprietary engine, ''Roblox Studio''. Games are coded under a [[Object Oriented Programming|object oriented programming]] system utilizing the programming language [[Lua (programming language)|Lua]] to manipulate the environment of the game.<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/best-roblox-games|title=The best Roblox games|worklast=PCGamesNShepherd|first=Harry|access-date=February13 6,August 2018|deadurlwebsite=noPCGamesN|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018020700550220181129031549/https://www.pcgamesn.com/best-roblox-games|archivedatearchive-date=February29 7,November 2018|df=mdydead-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Roblox Wiki - Scripting|url=http://wiki.roblox.com/?title=Scripting|website=Roblox Wiki|accessdate=24 April 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurlaccess-date=https://web.archive.org/web/20180220200319/http://wiki.roblox.com/?title=Scripting|archivedate=February29 20,November 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Users are able to create game passes, which are purchasable content through one-time purchases, as well as [[microtransaction]]s through developer products. Developers on the site exchange Robux earned from various products on their games into real world currency through the Developer Exchange system.<ref>{{cite news|title=How to make money with DevEx on Robloxweb|url=https://en.softonic.com/articles/how-to-make-money-on-roblox|accessdatetitle=24How Aprilto 2018make money with DevEx on Roblox|agencydate=Softtonic|publisher=Softtonic5 EditorialJanuary Team2018|deadurlwebsite=noSoftonic|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018042419354420181129031731/https://en.softonic.com/articles/how-to-make-money-on-roblox|archivedatearchive-date=April29 24,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=24 April 2018}}</ref> A percentage of the revenue from purchases is split between the developer and ''Roblox''.<ref name="Heavyheavy">{{cite newsweb|url=https://heavy.com/games/2017/07/roblox-youtube-free-download-corporation-baszucki-cassel-nerfmodder/|title=Roblox: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know|last=Fennimore|first=Jack|date=July 12, July 2017|workwebsite=Heavy.com|accessarchive-date=February 6, 2018|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurlurl=https://web.archive.org/web/2018020701050620181129032712/https://heavy.com/games/2017/07/roblox-youtube-free-download-corporation-baszucki-cassel-nerfmodder/|archivedatearchive-date=February29 7,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-14/roblox-unearths-92-million-to-challenge-microsoft-s-minecraft|title=Roblox Unearths $92 Million to Challenge Microsoft’s Minecraft|datelast=March 14, 2017Cao|workfirst=Bloomberg.comJing|access-date=February14 6,March 20182017|languagewebsite=enBloomberg|deadurl=no|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2018020712275720180821093935/https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2017-03-14/roblox-unearths-92-million-to-challenge-microsoft-s-minecraft|archivedatearchive-date=February21 7,August 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=6 February 2018}}</ref> ''Roblox Studio'' supports importing [[shadow mapping]],<ref>{{cite web|title=Lights On: Dynamic Lighting and Shadows are Here|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2013/05/lights-on-dynamic-lighting-and-shadows-are-here/|title=Lights On: Dynamic Lighting and Shadows are Here|author=zeuxcg|date=9 May 2013|website=Roblox Blog|deadurlarchive-url=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017012919591520181129034244/https://blog.roblox.com/2013/05/lights-on-dynamic-lighting-and-shadows-are-here/|archivedatearchive-date=January 29, 2017November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref> [[parallax mapping]], and screen post-processing effects.<ref>{{cite web|title=A Whole New World: ROBLOX Adds Post-Effects and Anti-Aliasing|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2016/05/a-whole-new-world-roblox-adds-post-effects-and-anti-aliasing/|title=A Whole New World: ROBLOX Adds Post-Effects and Anti-Aliasing|author=ConvexRumbler|date=17 May 2016|website=Roblox Blog|deadurlarchive-url=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2016082309585420181129051358/httphttps://blog.roblox.com/2016/05/a-whole-new-world-roblox-adds-post-effects-and-anti-aliasing/|archivedatearchive-date=August29 23,November 20162018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref>

===Players===

''Roblox'' allows players to buy, sell, and create virtual items. Clothes can be bought by anyone but only players with a Builders Club membership can sell them.<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=http://metro.co.uk/2017/07/17/roblox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-online-game-your-children-are-obsessed-with-6779913/|title=Roblox: Everything you need to know toabout keepthe online game your childchildren safe|date=Julyare 17,obsessed 2017with|worklast=MetroPhillips|first=Catherine|access-date=February17 6,July 20182017|languagewebsite=enMetro|archive-GB|deadurlurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018020706283120181129201140/httphttps://metro.co.uk/2017/07/17/roblox-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-online-game-your-children-are-obsessed-with-6779913/|archivedatearchive-date=February29 7,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=6 February 2018}}</ref> Only ''Roblox'' administrators can sell accessories, body parts, gear, and packages under the official ''Roblox'' user account.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/05/17/tech-awards-2017-gaming-esports-roblox-virtual.html|title=Roblox lets users build their own virtual world|websitelast=www.bizjournals.comProcter|first=Richard|access-date=February17 6,May 20182017|deadurlwebsite=noSan Francisco Business Times|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017061303443020181129201849/httphttps://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/05/17/tech-awards-2017-gaming-esports-roblox-virtual.html|archivedatearchive-date=June29 13,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=6 February 2018}}</ref> Items with a limited status can only be sold on the catalog or traded with Builders Club.<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://www.geek.com/games/roblox-101-getting-started-with-robux-and-the-builders-club-1725962/|title=Roblox 101: Getting Started With ROBUX and The Builders Club - Geek.com|last=Jagneaux|first=David|date=15 December 15, 2017|workwebsite=Geek.com|accessarchive-date=February 6, 2018|languageurl=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018020701180120181129202401/https://www.geek.com/games/roblox-101-getting-started-with-robux-and-the-builders-club-1725962/|archivedatearchive-date=February29 7,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=6 February 2018}}</ref>

Robux is a virtual currency in ''Roblox'' that allows players to buy various items. Players can obtain Robux through real life purchases, another player buying their items, or from earning daily Robux with a membership.<ref name="Heavyheavy"/><ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://www.geek.com/games/roblox-101-how-to-avoid-free-robux-scams-1725253/|title=Roblox 101: How To Avoid Free Robux Scams - Geek.com|last=Jagneaux|first=David|date=8 December 8, 2017|workwebsite=Geek.com|accessarchive-dateurl=February 6, 2018|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018020701180020181129210131/https://www.geek.com/games/roblox-101-how-to-avoid-free-robux-scams-1725253/|archivedatearchive-date=February29 7,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=6 February 2018}}</ref>

===Events===

''Roblox'' occasionally hosts real life and virtual events. One such event is their Developers Conference.<ref name="30millionengadget">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/22/roblox-30-million-pay-out-developers-2017-how/|title=Hobbyist developers will make $30 million via 'Roblox' this year|last=Conditt|first=Jessica|date=22 July 2017|website=Engadget|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20181129211723/https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/22/roblox-30-million-pay-out-developers-2017-how/|archive-date=29 November 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=10 October 2017}}</ref> They hold virtual [[Egg hunt|Easter egg hunt]] events annually and previously hosted events such as BloxCon.<ref name="Heavyheavy"/> Other virtual events are sales that commonly occur in America, such as [[Black Friday (shopping)|Black Friday]],<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://blog.roblox.com/20172018/11/roblox-black-friday-sale2018/|title=A Very Roblox Black Friday Sale!2018|author=Roblox|date=2017-11-21 November 2018|workwebsite=Roblox Blog|accessarchive-dateurl=2018-05-22|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018060223100620181129212827/https://blog.roblox.com/20172018/11/roblox-black-friday-sale2018/|archivedatearchive-date=June29 2,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref> [[Memorial Day]],<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://blog.roblox.com/20172018/05/memorial-day-sale2018-weekend-bonanza/|title=Memorial Day Sale2018 Weekend Bonanza|author=free_tako|date=2017-05-2625 May 2018|workwebsite=Roblox Blog|accessarchive-dateurl=2018-05-22|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017052618111620181129213310/https://blog.roblox.com/20172018/05/memorial-day-sale2018-weekend-bonanza/|archivedatearchive-date=May29 26,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref> and [[Labor Day]].<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://blog.roblox.com/20172018/08/labor-day-saleextravaganza-2018/|title=Labor Day SaleExtravaganza 2018|author=free_tako|date=2017-08-31 August 2018|workwebsite=Roblox Blog|accessarchive-dateurl=2018-05-22|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018060223100720181129214042/https://blog.roblox.com/20172018/08/labor-day-saleextravaganza-2018/|archivedatearchive-date=June29 2,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref> They also hold sponsored events for newly released movies and other media in which new items and sometimes original games are introduced for users to buy and play.<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2018/11/seven-seas-adventure-await-aquaman-event/|title=Seven Seas of Adventure Await in the Aquaman Event|author=Roblox|date=2018-11-20 November 2018|workwebsite=Roblox Blog|accessarchive-date=2018-11-28|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurlurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20181129012423/https://blog.roblox.com/2018/11/seven-seas-adventure-await-aquaman-event/|archivedatearchive-date=November 28, November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=28 November 2018}}</ref>

==Development==

The [[Betabeta version|beta]] version of ''Roblox'' was created by co-founders David Baszucki and Erik Cassel in 2004.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=32789865|title=RobloxCompany InfoOverview onof BusinessWeek|publisher=[[BusinessWeek]]|accessdate=SeptemberRoblox 20, 2009Corporation|deadurlwebsite=noBloomberg|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090628220203/http://investing.businessweek.com/research/stocks/private/snapshot.asp?privcapId=32789865|archivedatearchive-date=June 28, June 2009|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=15 September 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2013/02/in-memory-of-erik-cassel/|title=In Memory of Erik Cassel|last=Baszucki|first=David|date=12 February 2013-02-12|workwebsite=Roblox Blog|accessarchive-dateurl=2018-09-15|language=en-US|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018091606023620181129215203/https://blog.roblox.com/2013/02/in-memory-of-erik-cassel/|archivedatearchive-date=September29 16,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=15 September 2018}}</ref> Baszucki started testing the first demos that year.<ref name="Hughes_Inc">{{cite news|last=Neil C.|first=Hughes|title=How This User-Generated Video Game Is Leading The Way With Innovation and VRweb|url=httphttps://www.inc.com/neil-c-hughes/how-this-user-generated-video-game-is-leading-the-way-with-innovation-and-vr.html|agencytitle=Inc.How This User-Generated Video Game Is Leading The Way With Innovation and VR|last=Hughes|first=Neil|date=July 15, July 2016|deadurlwebsite=noInc.|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018083022141420181129215529/https://www.inc.com/neil-c-hughes/how-this-user-generated-video-game-is-leading-the-way-with-innovation-and-vr.html|archivedatearchive-date=August29 30,November 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=10 January 10, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref> The website became available for [[Personal computer|PCs]] in 2005.{{citation needed|date=August 2018}}

''Roblox'' was released on August 27, 2006.<ref name="robloxblog"/>

In March 2007, ''Roblox'' became compliant with [[COPPA]], with the addition of safe chat, a change that limited users under the age of thirteen to communicating by selecting predefined messages from a menu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kidscreen.com/2015/06/23/superawesome-and-roblox-join-forces-on-kid-safe-advertising/#|title=SuperAwesome and Roblox join forces on kid-safe advertising|first=Jeremy|last=Dickson|date=June 23, 2015|publisher=kidscreen|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170319104711/http://kidscreen.com/2015/06/23/superawesome-and-roblox-join-forces-on-kid-safe-advertising/|archivedate=March 19, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref> In August 2007, ''Roblox'' added Builders Club, a premium membership, and applied server improvements.<ref>{{cite book|last=LaRouche|first=Brandon|date=March 31, 2012|title=Basic ROBLOX Lua Programming|publisher=Double Trouble Studio|page=237 |isbn=9780985451301}}</ref>

In March 2007, ''Roblox'' became compliant with [[COPPA]], with the addition of safe chat, a change that limited users under the age of thirteen to communicating by selecting predefined messages from a menu.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://kidscreen.com/2015/06/23/superawesome-and-roblox-join-forces-on-kid-safe-advertising/#|title=SuperAwesome and Roblox join forces on kid-safe advertising|last=Dickson|first=Jeremy|last=Dickson|date=23 June 23, 2015|publisherwebsite=kidscreenKidscreen|deadurlarchive-url=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017031910471120181129222253/http://kidscreen.com/2015/06/23/superawesome-and-roblox-join-forces-on-kid-safe-advertising/|archivedatearchive-date=March29 19,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref> In August 2007, ''Roblox'' added Builders Club, a premium membership, and applied server improvements.<ref>{{cite book|last=LaRouche|first=Brandon|date=31 March 31, 2012|title=Basic ROBLOX Lua Programming|publisher=Double Trouble Studio|page=237 |isbn=9780985451301}}</ref>

In December 2011, ''Roblox'' held their first Hack Week, an annual event where ''Roblox'' developers work on innovative outside-the-box ideas for new developments to present to the company.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hackathons move beyond Silicon Valley|url=http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Hackathons-move-beyond-Silicon-Valley-4085718.php|publisher=SFGate|accessdate=February 9, 2017|date=December 2, 2012|last=Milian|first=Mark|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211155523/http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Hackathons-move-beyond-Silicon-Valley-4085718.php|archivedate=February 11, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lua language helps kids create software|url=http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Lua-language-helps-kids-create-software-3828132.php|publisher=SFGate|accessdate=February 9, 2017|date=August 31, 2012|last=Chaykowski|first=Kathleen|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170211081142/http://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Lua-language-helps-kids-create-software-3828132.php|archivedate=February 11, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

In December 2011, ''Roblox'' held their first Hack Week, an annual event where ''Roblox'' developers work on innovative outside-the-box ideas for new developments to present to the company.<ref>{{cite news|title=Hackathons move beyond Silicon Valleyweb|url=httphttps://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Hackathons-move-beyond-Silicon-Valley-4085718.php|publishertitle=SFGate|accessdate=FebruaryHackathons 9,move 2017|date=Decemberbeyond 2,Silicon 2012Valley|last=Milian|first=Mark|deadurldate=no2 December 2012|archiveurlwebsite=httpsSFGate|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/2017021115552320181129232929/httphttps://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Hackathons-move-beyond-Silicon-Valley-4085718.php|archivedatearchive-date=February29 11,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=9 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=Lua language helps kids create softwareweb|url=httphttps://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Lua-language-helps-kids-create-software-3828132.php|publishertitle=SFGate|accessdate=FebruaryLua 9,language 2017helps kids create software|date=August 31, August 2012|lastwebsite=ChaykowskiSFGate|firstarchive-url=Kathleen|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017021108114220181129233534/httphttps://www.sfgate.com/technology/article/Lua-language-helps-kids-create-software-3828132.php|archivedatearchive-date=February29 11,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=9 February 2017}}</ref>

On December 11, 2012, ''Roblox'' released an [[iOS]] version of the game platform.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://venturebeat.com/2012/12/12/roblox-mobile-ipad-iphone-now/|title=Roblox goes mobile in time for the holidays|publisher=VentureBeat|date=December 12, 2012|last=Grubb|first=Jeffrey|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810092521/https://venturebeat.com/2012/12/12/roblox-mobile-ipad-iphone-now/|archivedate=August 10, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

On December 11, 2012, ''Roblox'' released an [[iOS]] version of the game platform.<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=https://venturebeat.com/2012/12/12/roblox-mobile-ipad-iphone-now/|title=Block-builder Roblox goes mobile in time for the holidays|publisherlast=VentureBeatGrubb|first=Jeff|date=December 12, December 2012|lastwebsite=GrubbVentureBeat|firstarchive-url=Jeffrey|deadurl=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017081009252120181129233810/https://venturebeat.com/2012/12/12/roblox-mobile-ipad-iphone-now/|archivedatearchive-date=August29 10,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=29 November 2018}}</ref>

On October 1st, 2013, ''Roblox'' released the Developer Exchange system, allowing developers to exchange Robux earned from their games into real world currency.<ref>{{cite web|title=Introducing Developer Central and the Developer Exchange|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/introducing-developer-central-and-the-developer-exchange/|website=Roblox Blog|accessdate=24 April 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161225080352/http://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/introducing-developer-central-and-the-developer-exchange/|archivedate=December 25, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Grubb|first1=Jeff|title=Roblox is gaming's quiet giant — and it's only getting bigger|url=https://venturebeat.com/2014/06/06/roblox-is-gamings-quiet-giant-and-its-only-getting-bigger/|website=VentureBeat|publisher=VentureBeat|accessdate=24 April 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180425120211/https://venturebeat.com/2014/06/06/roblox-is-gamings-quiet-giant-and-its-only-getting-bigger/|archivedate=April 25, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

On October 1st, 2013, ''Roblox'' released the Developer Exchange system, allowing developers to exchange Robux earned from their games into real world currency.<ref>{{cite web|title=Introducing Developer Central and the Developer Exchange|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/introducing-developer-central-and-the-developer-exchange/|websitetitle=RobloxIntroducing BlogDeveloper Central and the Developer Exchange|accessdateauthor=24chiefjustus|date=1 AprilOctober 20182013|deadurlwebsite=noRoblox Blog|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2016122508035220181129235014/httphttps://blog.roblox.com/2013/10/introducing-developer-central-and-the-developer-exchange/|archivedatearchive-date=December29 25,November 20162018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=24 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|last1=Grubb|first1=Jeff|title=Roblox is gaming's quiet giant — and it's only getting bigger|url=https://venturebeat.com/2014/06/06/roblox-is-gamings-quiet-giant-and-its-only-getting-bigger/|websitetitle=VentureBeatRoblox is gaming's quiet giant — and it's only getting bigger|publisherlast=VentureBeatGrubb|accessdatefirst=24Jeff|date=6 AprilJune 20182014|deadurlwebsite=noVentureBeat|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018042512021120181129235317/https://venturebeat.com/2014/06/06/roblox-is-gamings-quiet-giant-and-its-only-getting-bigger/|archivedatearchive-date=April29 25,November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=24 April 2018}}</ref>

On May 31, 2015, a feature called 'Smooth Terrain' was added, increasing the graphical fidelity of the terrain and changing the physics engine from a block-oriented style to a smoother and more realistic style.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Roblox user-generated world moves from blocky terrain to smooth 3D|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/06/01/roblox-user-generated-world-moves-from-blocky-to-smooth-3d-terrain/|website=VentureBeat|accessdate=June 3, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150602185318/http://venturebeat.com/2015/06/01/roblox-user-generated-world-moves-from-blocky-to-smooth-3d-terrain/|archivedate=June 2, 2015|df=mdy-all}}</ref> On November 20, 2015, ''Roblox'' was launched on Xbox One, with an initial selection of 15 games chosen by ''Roblox'' staff.<ref name="VB_Grubb">{{cite news|last=Grubb|first=Jeff|title=Roblox comes to Xbox One, joins Minecraft in the growing player-made content space on consoles|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/09/24/roblox-comes-to-xbox-one/|agency=VentureBeat|date=September 24, 2015|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810091728/https://venturebeat.com/2015/09/24/roblox-comes-to-xbox-one/|archivedate=August 10, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref> New ''Roblox'' games for this console will have to go through an approval process, and are subject to the [[Entertainment Software Ratings Board]] standards.<ref name="Grubb_VBXBox">{{cite news|last=Grubb|first=Jeff|title=Roblox launches on Xbox One with 15 player-created games — watch us play them|url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/01/27/roblox-launches-on-xbox-one-with-15-player-created-games-watch-us-play-them/|agency=VentureBeat|date=January 27, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728055030/https://venturebeat.com/2016/01/27/roblox-launches-on-xbox-one-with-15-player-created-games-watch-us-play-them/|archivedate=July 28, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

On May 31, 2015, a feature called 'Smooth Terrain' was added, increasing the graphical fidelity of the terrain and changing the physics engine from a block-oriented style to a smoother and more realistic style.<ref>{{Citecite web|title=Roblox user-generated world moves from blocky terrain to smooth 3D|url=https://venturebeat.com/2015/06/01/roblox-user-generated-world-moves-from-blocky-to-smooth-3d-terrain/|websitetitle=VentureBeatRoblox user-generated world moves from blocky terrain to smooth 3D|accessdatelast=Takahashi|first=Dean|date=1 June 3, 2015|deadurlwebsite=noVentureBeat|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2015060218531820181129235824/httphttps://venturebeat.com/2015/06/01/roblox-user-generated-world-moves-from-blocky-to-smooth-3d-terrain/|archivedatearchive-date=June29 2,November 20152018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=3 June 2015}}</ref> On November 20, 2015, ''Roblox'' was launched on Xbox One, with an initial selection of 15 games chosen by ''Roblox'' staff.<ref name="VB_Grubb">{{cite newsweb|lasturl=Grubb|first=Jeffhttps://venturebeat.com/2015/09/24/roblox-comes-to-xbox-one/|title=Roblox comes to Xbox One, joins Minecraft in the growing player-made content space on consoles|urllast=https://venturebeat.com/2015/09/24/roblox-comes-to-xbox-one/Grubb|agencyfirst=VentureBeatJeff|date=September 24, September 2015|deadurlwebsite=noVentureBeat|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017081009172820181130001239/https://venturebeat.com/2015/09/24/roblox-comes-to-xbox-one/|archivedatearchive-date=August30 10,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=30 November 2018}}</ref> New ''Roblox'' games for this console will have to go through an approval process, and are subject to the [[Entertainment Software Ratings Board]] standards.<ref name="Grubb_VBXBox">{{cite news|last=Grubb|first=Jeff|title=Roblox launches on Xbox One with 15 player-created games — watch us play themweb|url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/01/27/roblox-launches-on-xbox-one-with-15-player-created-games-watch-us-play-them/|agencytitle=VentureBeatRoblox launches on Xbox One with 15 player-created games — watch us play them|last=Grubb|first=Jeff|date=January 27, January 2016|deadurlwebsite=noVentureBeat|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017072805503020181130001719/https://venturebeat.com/2016/01/27/roblox-launches-on-xbox-one-with-15-player-created-games-watch-us-play-them/|archivedatearchive-date=July30 28,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=30 November 2018}}</ref>

In April 2016, ''Roblox'' launched ''Roblox VR'' for [[Oculus Rift]]. At the time of release, more than ten million games were available in 3-D.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gaudiosi|first=John|date=April 15, 2016|title=This Company Just Introduced 20 Million People to Oculus Rift|url=http://fortune.com/2016/04/15/roblox-vr-oculus-rift/|magazine=Fortune|access-date=December 13, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20161214163610/http://fortune.com/2016/04/15/roblox-vr-oculus-rift/|archivedate=December 14, 2016|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Also by this time, ''Roblox'' had 30 million monthly active users, and a peak of 900,000 concurrent users.<ref name="Takahashi_10Years">{{cite news|last=Takahasi|first=Dean|title=At 10, Roblox surpasses 30 million monthly users and 300 million hours of engagement|url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/12/20/at-10-roblox-surpasses-30-million-monthly-users-and-300-million-hours-of-engagement/|agency=VentureBeat|date=December 20, 2016|accessdate=January 29, 2018|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180225210945/https://venturebeat.com/2016/12/20/at-10-roblox-surpasses-30-million-monthly-users-and-300-million-hours-of-engagement/|archivedate=February 25, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref> Around the same time period, the safe chat feature was removed and replaced by a system based on a [[whitelist]] with a set of acceptable words for users under 13 years old and on a [[blacklist]] for other users.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/games-apps-and-social-networking/roblox|title=Roblox|website=Australian Office of the Children's eSafety Commissioner|access-date=December 13, 2016|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20170110161702/https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/games-apps-and-social-networking/roblox|archivedate=January 10, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

In JuneApril 2016, ''Roblox'' launched ''Roblox VR'' for [[Oculus Rift]]. At the time of release, more than ten million games were available in 3-D.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fortune.com/2016/04/15/roblox-vr-oculus-rift/|title=This Company Just Introduced 20 Million People to Oculus Rift|last=Gaudiosi|first=John|date=15 April 2016|website=Fortune|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20181130002929/http://fortune.com/2016/04/15/roblox-vr-oculus-rift/|archive-date=30 November 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=13 December 2016}}</ref> Around the same time period, the safe chat feature was removed and replaced by a system based on a [[whitelist]] with a set of acceptable words for users under 13 years old and on a [[blacklist]] for other users.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/games-apps-and-social-networking/roblox|title=Roblox|website=Office of the eSafety Commissioner|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20181130003250/https://www.esafety.gov.au/esafety-information/games-apps-and-social-networking/roblox|archive-date=30 November 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=13 December 2016}}</ref> In June, the company launched a version compatible with [[Windows 10]]. While the game platform has had a PC presence since 2004 with its web version, this is the first time it was upgraded with a standalone launcher built for Windows.<ref name="VB_WIn10">{{cite news|last1=Grubb|first1=Jeff|title=After Xbox One success, Roblox now has a dedicated Windows 10 appweb|url=https://venturebeat.com/2016/06/10/after-xbox-one-success-roblox-now-has-a-dedicated-windows-10-app/|publishertitle=VentureBeatAfter Xbox One success, Roblox now has a dedicated Windows 10 app|last=Grubb|first=Jeff|date=June 10, June 2016|deadurlwebsite=noVentureBeat|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017092721000820181130003633/https://venturebeat.com/2016/06/10/after-xbox-one-success-roblox-now-has-a-dedicated-windows-10-app/|archivedatearchive-date=September30 27,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=30 November 2018}}</ref>

==Legacy==

During the 2017 Roblox Developers Conference, officials said that creators on the game platform (about 1.7 million)<ref>{{cite web|url=httphttps://www.businessinsider.com/roblox-vp-of-developer-relations-grace-francisco-2017-5|title=This game turned players into $50,000-a-month entrepreneurs — now it has a plan to help them make $1.68 million a year|websitelast=Business InsiderWeinberger|languagefirst=enMatt|access-date=October9 10,May 2017|deadurlwebsite=noBusiness Insider|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017101005540220181130004003/httphttps://www.businessinsider.com/roblox-vp-of-developer-relations-grace-francisco-2017-5|archivedatearchive-date=October30 10,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=10 October 2017}}</ref> collectively earned at least $30 million in 2017.<ref name="30millionengadget">{{cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/22/roblox-30-million-pay-out-developers-2017-how/|title=Hobbyist developers will make $30 million via 'Roblox' this year|website=Engadget|language=en-US|access-date=October 10, 2017|deadurl=no|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20171010055305/https://www.engadget.com/2017/07/22/roblox-30-million-pay-out-developers-2017-how/|archivedate=October 10, 2017|df=mdy-all}}</ref> A developer covered his undergraduate education at [[Duke University]] using funds from his creation.<ref name="teen">{{cite web|url=http://www.businessinsider.com/roblox-how-teenage-developers-are-making-millions-2017-7|title=A video game you've never heard of has turned three teens into multimillionaires — and it's just getting started|websitelast=Business InsiderWeinberger|languagefirst=enMatt|access-date=25 July 2017-10-10|deadurlwebsite=noBusiness Insider|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017101005554120181130004231/httphttps://www.businessinsider.com/roblox-how-teenage-developers-are-making-millions-2017-7|archivedatearchive-date=October30 10,November 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=10 October 2017}}</ref>

''Jailbreak'' is one of most popular games on the site, accumulating tens of thousands of concurrent players daily, and cited as one of the best games to play on ''Roblox''.<ref>{{Citecite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2018/09/17/how-roblox-is-training-the-next-generation-of-gaming-entrepreneurs/|title=How Roblox Is Training The Next Generation Of Gaming Entrepreneurs|last=Knapp|first=Alex|date=18 September 18, 2018|website=Forbes|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20181130005018/https://www.forbes.com/sites/alexknapp/2018/09/17/how-roblox-is-training-the-next-generation-of-gaming-entrepreneurs/|archive-date=30 November 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=11 October 11, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{Citecite web|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/07/21/the-deanbeat-robloxs-kid-developers-make-enough-robucks-to-pay-for-college/|title=The DeanBeat: Roblox’s kid developers make enough ‘robux’ to pay for college|last=Takahashi|first=Dean|date=July 21, July 2017|website=Venture BeatVentureBeat|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20181130005248/https://venturebeat.com/2017/07/21/the-deanbeat-robloxs-kid-developers-make-enough-robucks-to-pay-for-college/|archive-date=30 November 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=12 October 12, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.gamepur.com/guide/35897-best-roblox-games.html|title=The Best Roblox Games|last1last=Valens |first1first=Ana |titledate=These25 are the best Roblox games aroundJune 2018|website=Gamepur|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20181130005719/https://dotesportswww.gamepur.com/theguide/35897-op/news/best-roblox-games-25218 .html|websitearchive-date=Dot30 EsportsNovember 2018|accessdatedead-url=no|access-date=November 9, November 2018}}</ref> ''Jailbreak'' was featured in ''Roblox''{{'}}s ''[[Ready Player One (film)|Ready Player One]]'' event, based around the release of the moviefilm, though it was met with criticism for the difficulty of the challenge and for a malfunctioning quest involving the train to get one of 4four rewards.<ref>{{Citecite web|url=https://www.newsweek.com/roblox-ready-player-one-dominus-event-key-clues-unlock-hidden-gates-840779|title=‘Roblox'Roblox Ready Player One' Event: How to Find Copper, Jade & Crystal Keys (Location Clues)|last=Harbison|first=Cammy|date=12 March 12, 2018|website=Newsweek|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/2018101608132420181130010810/https://www.newsweek.com/roblox-ready-player-one-dominus-event-key-clues-unlock-hidden-gates-840779|archive-date=October30 16,November 2018|dead-url=no|access-date=14 October 14, 2018}}</ref>

==Toy line==

In January 2017, Jazwares, a toy fabricator, teamed up with the Roblox Corporation to produce toy minifigures based on [[user -generated content]] created by large developers on the platform.<ref>{{cite news|last=Takahashi|first=Dean|title=Roblox launches toys based on its user-generated gamesweb|url=https://venturebeat.com/2017/01/10/roblox-launches-toys-based-on-its-user-generated-games/|accessdatetitle=NovemberRoblox 7,launches toys based on 2017its user-generated games|publisherlast=VentureBeatTakahashi|first=Dean|date=January 10, January 2017|deadurlwebsite=noVentureBeat|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2017112216550620181130011005/https://venturebeat.com/2017/01/10/roblox-launches-toys-based-on-its-user-generated-games/|archivedatearchive-date=30 November 22, 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=7 November 2017}}</ref> The toys were announced on ''Roblox''{{'}}s blog in February.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Baszucki|first1=David|title=Introducing Roblox Toys|url=https://blog.roblox.com/2017/02/introducing-roblox-toys/|websitetitle=Introducing Roblox BlogToys|accessdatelast=30Baszucki|first=David|date=1 AugustFebruary 20182017|deadurlwebsite=noRoblox Blog|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018083021590220181130011333/https://blog.roblox.com/2017/02/introducing-roblox-toys/|archivedatearchive-date=August 30, November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=30 August 2018}}</ref> The minifigures hadhave limbs and joints similar to that of [[Lego minifigure]]s. The minifigures also hadhave limbs and accessories that are interchangeable. The first series contained 40 minifigures in all, being sold in sets of three or six, or individual minifigures. All of thesethe sets includedinclude a code that couldcan be used to redeem virtual items. In August, ''Roblox'' announced the second series of minifigures, introducing 40 more minifigures of characters from popular games on the platform, along with the online avatars of popular developers. There are also blind boxes that contain random minifigures and have a chance to contain a mystery figure.<ref>{{cite news|last=Fennimore|first=Jack|title=Roblox Toys Wave 2 Hits Store Shelves This Augustweb|url=httphttps://heavy.com/games/2017/08/roblox-toys-wave-2-series-codes-figures-playsets/|accessdatetitle=NovemberRoblox 7,Toys Wave 2 2017Hits Store Shelves This August|publisherlast=HeavyFennimore|first=Jack|date=2 August 25, 2017|deadurlwebsite=noHeavy.com|archiveurlarchive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/2017110803574620181130011521/httphttps://heavy.com/games/2017/08/roblox-toys-wave-2-series-codes-figures-playsets/|archivedatearchive-date=30 November 8, 20172018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=7 November 2017}}</ref>

==Awards and recognition==

''Roblox'' has received the following accolades:

*[[Inc. (magazine)#Inc. 500 and Inc. 5000|Inc. 5000]] List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies (2016, 2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2016|title=Inc. 5000 2016: The CompleteFull List|website=Inc. 5000|access-date=16 ListJuly of2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite America’sweb|url=https://www.inc.com/inc5000/list/2017|title=Inc. Fastest-Growing5000 Companies2017: The Full List|website=Inc. 5000|accessdateaccess-date=July 16, July 2018}}</ref>

* [[San Mateo County, California|San Mateo County]] Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA) Award of Excellence (2017)<ref>{{cite newsweb|url=http://baymeadows.com/2017/03/17/business-innovators-honored/|title=Business Innovators Honored|workdate=Bay17 MeadowsMarch 2017|accessdatewebsite=JulyBay 16,Meadows: 2018San Mateo|deadurlarchive-url=no|archiveurl=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018083022182420181130012214/http://baymeadows.com/2017/03/17/business-innovators-honored/|archivedatearchive-date=August 30, November 2018|dfdead-url=mdyno|access-alldate=16 July 2018}}</ref>

* [[DeloitteAmerican TechnologyCity FastBusiness 500Journals|Deloitte’sSan TechnologyFrancisco FastBusiness 500Times]]' Tech & Innovation Award – Gaming/eSports (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2www.deloittebizjournals.com/ussanfrancisco/ennews/pages2017/technology05/17/tech-mediaawards-and2017-telecommunications/articles/fast500gaming-winnersesports-roblox-virtual.html|title=2017Roblox Technologylets Fastusers 500build awardtheir winnersown virtual world|websitelast=DeloitteProcter|first=Richard|date=17 UnitedMay States2017|accessdatewebsite=JulySan 16,Francisco 2018Business Times|archiveurlarchive-url=httpshttp://web.archive.org/web/2018083022183520181130012604/https://www2www.deloittebizjournals.com/ussanfrancisco/ennews/pages2017/technology05/17/tech-mediaawards-and2017-telecommunications/articles/fast500gaming-esports-roblox-winnersvirtual.html|archivedatearchive-date=August 30, November 2018|dead-url=no|df=mdyaccess-alldate=16 July 2018}}</ref>

* [[American City Business Journals|San Francisco Business Times]]’ Tech & Innovation Award – Gaming/eSports (2017)<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/05/17/tech-awards-2017-gaming-esports-roblox-virtual.html|title=Roblox lets users build their own virtual world|last=Procter|first=Richard|date=May 17, 2017|website=The Business Journals|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830221846/https://www.bizjournals.com/sanfrancisco/news/2017/05/17/tech-awards-2017-gaming-esports-roblox-virtual.html|archivedate=August 30, 2018|deadurl=no|accessdate=July 16, 2018|df=mdy-all}}</ref>

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