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Roblox announces new features, including game-creation tools, ability to make games available as standalone apps across platforms, and Roblox Wallet and Card (Ivan Mehta/TechCrunch)

At its annual Roblox Developer Conference (RDC), the company behind the popular gaming platform announced several new features …

Roblox, a platform known for its user-generated games, has announced a new initiative called Roblox Everywhere. This move will allow creators to export their games as standalone apps for PC, console, and mobile devices. The goal is to give Roblox creators the ability to reach audiences beyond the Roblox ecosystem. Details on whether these standalone games can be offered on storefronts like Steam, Epic, and GOG are still being determined.

However, the potential impact of this move is significant. Roblox currently dominates player engagement and revenue growth, surpassing platforms like Steam, PlayStation, and Fortnite. As the platform expands, individual creators and Roblox itself stand to benefit from this new opportunity.

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