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Roblox, another groundbreaking update announcedRoblox has announced major changes with the launch of its new subscription service 'Roblox Plus,' including paid game uploads and age-based app categorization. This update is expected to significantly impact user experience and the development environment.
1. 🎮 Roblox Plus Launch and Premium Replacement
· Roblox is launching 'Roblox Plus,' a new subscription service replacing the existing 'Roblox Premium,' on April 30th.
· New Roblox Premium subscriptions will be discontinued starting May 30th, but existing subscribers can maintain their membership.
· Roblox Plus costs $5 per month (approximately 7,000 KRW) and offers the benefits of the previous Premium, plus 10-20% discounts on in-game items and avatars, and the ability to transfer Robux to friends without fees in certain games.
· Notably, the feature to transfer Robux to friends without fees is a long-awaited function that's gaining attention.
· New Roblox Premium subscriptions will be discontinued starting May 30th, but existing subscribers can maintain their membership.
· Roblox Plus costs $5 per month (approximately 7,000 KRW) and offers the benefits of the previous Premium, plus 10-20% discounts on in-game items and avatars, and the ability to transfer Robux to friends without fees in certain games.
· Notably, the feature to transfer Robux to friends without fees is a long-awaited function that's gaining attention.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Roblox Plus Benefits | · $5 monthly subscription · 10-20% discount on in-game items and avatars · Ability to transfer Robux to friends without fees · Various bundles including Robux to be offered (details to be announced) |
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1. 🎮 Roblox Plus Launch and Premium Replacement
· Roblox is launching 'Roblox Plus,' a new subscription service replacing the existing 'Roblox Premium,' on April 30th.
· New Roblox Premium subscriptions will be discontinued starting May 30th, but existing subscribers can maintain their membership.
· Roblox Plus costs $5 per month (approximately 7,000 KRW) and offers the benefits of the previous Premium, plus 10-20% discounts on in-game items and avatars, and the ability to transfer Robux to friends without fees in certain games.
· Notably, the feature to transfer Robux to friends without fees is a long-awaited function that's gaining attention.
· New Roblox Premium subscriptions will be discontinued starting May 30th, but existing subscribers can maintain their membership.
· Roblox Plus costs $5 per month (approximately 7,000 KRW) and offers the benefits of the previous Premium, plus 10-20% discounts on in-game items and avatars, and the ability to transfer Robux to friends without fees in certain games.
· Notably, the feature to transfer Robux to friends without fees is a long-awaited function that's gaining attention.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Roblox Plus Benefits | · $5 monthly subscription · 10-20% discount on in-game items and avatars · Ability to transfer Robux to friends without fees · Various bundles including Robux to be offered (details to be announced) |
02:12 - 03:40
2. 🎮 Paid Game Uploads and Stricter Developer Requirements
· To publicly launch a Roblox game, a 'Roblox Plus' subscription will now be required.
· Uploading games for personal use or sharing only with friends will remain free.
· To release a game to users aged 16 and above, identity verification, two-step authentication, a Roblox Plus subscription, and a game safety assessment document will be necessary.
· While this may pose a burden for developers, it's expected to help filter out inappropriate games and enhance the overall safety of the platform.
· Uploading games for personal use or sharing only with friends will remain free.
· To release a game to users aged 16 and above, identity verification, two-step authentication, a Roblox Plus subscription, and a game safety assessment document will be necessary.
· While this may pose a burden for developers, it's expected to help filter out inappropriate games and enhance the overall safety of the platform.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Conditions for Public Game Launch | · Roblox Plus subscription required · Identity verification · Two-step authentication · Game safety assessment document creation |
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3. 📱 Age-Based App Categorization: Roblox Kids, Select, General
· Roblox will categorize apps based on user age into 'Roblox Kids' (under 13), 'Roblox Select' (13-15), and 'Roblox' (16+).
· 'Roblox Kids' will only allow access to games with lower age ratings, and all communication features will be disabled. Users who haven't verified their age will be included in this category.
· 'Roblox Select' will grant access to games with moderate content. Users aged 13-15 can use in-game chat if permitted, while those aged 13-12 will have chat and voice chat enabled by default.
· 'Roblox (16+)' will offer the same environment as before.
· These measures are seen as an effort to strengthen age verification and user protection, with 'Roblox Select' expected to attract a large user base, especially in Korea.
· 'Roblox Kids' will only allow access to games with lower age ratings, and all communication features will be disabled. Users who haven't verified their age will be included in this category.
· 'Roblox Select' will grant access to games with moderate content. Users aged 13-15 can use in-game chat if permitted, while those aged 13-12 will have chat and voice chat enabled by default.
· 'Roblox (16+)' will offer the same environment as before.
· These measures are seen as an effort to strengthen age verification and user protection, with 'Roblox Select' expected to attract a large user base, especially in Korea.
| App Category | Target Age | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Roblox Kids | Under 13 (and unverified users) | · Access only to low age-rated games · All communication disabled · Blue background |
| Roblox Select | 13 to 15 years old | · Access to moderately rated games · Limited chat/voice chat functionality (differentiated by age) |
| Roblox | 16 years and older | · Same environment as before |