RDC 2024: Roblox's Next Frontier

October 9th 2024 • Roblox News • Thumbnail Source: Bloxy News

At the Roblox Live Developer Conference last week, CEO David Baszucki announced audacious plans for the future of the platform. Roblox intends to scale to 1 billion daily active users and predicts that 10% of all gaming content revenue will flow through its ecosystem. This revenue will be circulated back into the creator community in new ways for creators to earn.

Source: blog.roblox.com

New Features and Updates

Party

Combining the existing features of the chat function with the all-new voice calls, this feature targets and makes it easier for friends to play their favourite games together. It allows friends to connect to the same server seamlessly, and is designed to improve social interaction and make the game platform even more accessible.

3D Foundational Model

Roblox is working on a new 3D foundational model that powers generative AI creation on the platform. This model will allow creators to build more complex and deeply immersive experiences.

E-commerce Integration

Roblox will integrate e-commerce across various partners, starting with the partnering of Shopify, to let creators sell physical merchandise inside experiences. This integration unlocks new revenue streams for creators.

Higher Developer Revenue Share

Developers will receive a higher revenue share for paid access experiences, thereby incentivising them to create high-quality content.

Creator Affiliate Program

This program incentivises creators to bring new users onto the platform, further supporting creator growth and success.

Introducing Announcements for Roblox Groups

Roblox is introducing a new feature called Announcements for Roblox Groups, powered by Guilded. This optional integration allows creators to connect and keep their communities informed through rich, long-form content. Announcements will include:

• Hero images
• Up to 1,000 characters
• Line breaks
• Emoji reactions from the community
• The option to notify members who have opted in to receive notifications

All announcements will go through Roblox's filtering technology, ensuring they meet safety standards for all ages.

Creator Roadmap: Spring 2024 Edition

The new version of the Creator Roadmap is now available on the Roblox Creator Hub. It looks ahead to Spring 2024, highlighting what to prepare for and points of interest in experiences. Riding on the success of The Hunt: First Edition, specific line items for events and key areas in experiences have been added to help creators declare and refine these points of interest.