Roblox reports that over 80% of its top 100 games by hours played in September were AI-assisted, with more than 70,000 games created using its Build generative AI platform since Q2. Usage of AI tools among top creators more than tripled, and two AI-generated games broke into the top 20 by concurrent player count in Q3. The Build tool, launched in late July 2026, allows age-verified users aged 9 and older to generate games and content via mobile-first AI experiences, with published AI games restricted to users 16 and older.
Since its alpha launch in New Zealand, Singapore, Serbia, and Thailand, over 500,000 users have accessed Build. Roblox also announced a Universal Player initiative to import existing console, PC, and mobile games into its platform, aiming to expand its reach beyond the under-18 demographic. In Q3 2026, 26% of daily active users were aged 18–34, while the under-18 cohort accounted for 18% of DAUs.
In August 2026, the US Chairman of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism accused Roblox of prioritizing revenue and engagement over child safety.
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