The Roblox website on a laptop computer arranged in New York, US, on Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2023. Roblox Corp. released earnings figures on November 8. Photographer: Gabby Jones/Bloomberg via Getty Images ...

However, it’s possible this change was implemented to allow Roblox to evade app store fees. The Apple App Store charges commissions and fees when software contains in-game purchases.

A viral post claimed Roblox would shut down on September 1, 2025, sparking panic among players, but the company has not confirmed anything yet.

Resistance to the Apple/Google commission According to estimates, Roblox generates billions in revenue from in-app purchases every year, 30 percent of which is taken directly by Apple and Google.