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  "id": 7054334,
  "title": "Roblox expands tools to help creators build, distribute games",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/13/roblox-expands-tools-to-help-creators-build-distribute-games",
  "topic": "world",
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  "published": "2026-09-13T03:47:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/roblox-expands-tools-to-help-creators-build-distribute-games-10875841/"
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  "account": "Roblox, the popular gaming platform, announced plans to expand its tools to assist creators in building and distributing their games more easily, according to a statement made during its developers conference on Friday. The company aims to make games more accessible beyond the Roblox app itself.\n\nRoblox intends to provide the necessary technology and services for standalone apps that can be distributed across various platforms, including mobile, PC, and consoles. By the end of the year, players will have the ability to join games directly from the game's Experience Details page on Chrome, without needing to download an app. This feature is expected to be extended to additional browsers in the future.\n\nIn addition to standalone app distribution, Roblox is introducing an exciting new feature that allows creators to combine online and offline modes within a single game. This enables players to enjoy single-player campaigns and play without the need for a network connection. The company is further expanding its AI tools for game creation, which includes Build, Scene Generator, and new non-player character features.\n\nBuild, introduced in July, enables users to create, test, and publish a playable game from a simple text prompt within the Roblox app. To date, creators have published approximately 9,000 games using this tool, with 71% of them having no prior experience with Roblox Studio. Scene Generator, set to be released later this year, will allow creators to generate a functional game layout by using a text prompt and reference image. Lastly, Roblox plans to add non-player characters that can playtest games, further enhancing the game creation experience for its users.",
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        "title": "Roblox expands tools to help creators build, distribute games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/roblox-expands-tools-to-help-creators-build-distribute-games",
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        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Roblox expands tools to help creators build, distribute games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/roblox-expands-tools-to-help-creators-build-distribute-games-6792851",
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