Great news for gaming enthusiasts! The popular online gaming platform and creative hub, Roblox, is set to make its debut on PlayStation this October. The announcement came during the 2023 Roblox Developers Conference (RDC) held earlier today, creating waves of excitement among the gaming community.
Roblox will be accessible on both the PS5 and the PS4, ensuring that players from various PlayStation generations can enjoy the experience. What’s even better? It’s absolutely free to download, making it accessible to a broader audience.
While Roblox has already made its presence felt on numerous platforms, including PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and Xbox, it has yet to find its way onto the Nintendo Switch. However, the CEO, David Baszucki, hinted at the possibility of Roblox making its way to the Switch during an earnings call in August, as reported by The Verge.
It could be that the beloved game is waiting for the much-anticipated successor to the Nintendo Switch before making its debut on Nintendo’s gaming console. Additionally, fans of virtual reality can rejoice as the VR version of Roblox is gearing up for an official launch on the Meta Quest platform later this month after a successful test run.
What can PlayStation users expect from this long-awaited release? Roblox promises that Sony fans will have access to the “full catalog of Roblox experiences,” showcasing a seamless cross-platform experience. This means you can dive into your favorite creations without any hassle. So, why did it take so long for Roblox to land on PlayStation? Some speculate that it might have been due to child safety concerns raised by Sony, as indicated in a document that surfaced last year.
Besides expanding its reach to PlayStation, Roblox unveiled some exciting innovations during the RDC. Among them is a unique video chat feature that integrates your Roblox avatars, allowing one-on-one conversations with fellow users.
Roblox also introduced the Roblox Assistant, a clever chatbot powered by generative AI. This AI chatbot assists with various tasks, such as planning builds, coding, creating virtual assets, and more. In a demo, Roblox showcased how the chatbot could instantly respond to requests, effortlessly dropping in elements like ancient ruins, moss-covered columns, and even broken architecture at the user’s command. Another example demonstrated a player asking for trees to chop down, and the chatbot promptly complied. This feature is a game-changer, as it streamlines the process of creating Roblox content by seamlessly accessing assets from the Roblox marketplace or your personal library.
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Both the video call feature and the Roblox Assistant are expected to roll out in the coming months, promising an even more immersive and user-friendly Roblox experience. With its imminent arrival on PlayStation and these exciting innovations, Roblox continues to evolve, captivating the gaming world like never before.