Roblox doesn’t want to create the metaversethe universe of virtual worlds all interconnected, as in novels like Snow Crash e Ready Player One. Unlike, wants its users to create the metaverse. And, in mid-October 2021, it showed developers more tools that are like stepping stones to do so.
In 2020, Roblox made material improvements to bring the virtual world to life with rendering fidelity improvements. The company released Future is Bright, Dynamic Skies, and PBR Textures – Critical Advances in Vision of create immersive rendering and simulation technology. This allows developers to use greater fidelity while customizing the look and feel of their experiences. And towards the end of 2021 he explained the future of communication in the metaverse.
Yesterday Roblox released its first quarter 2022 results. Roblox still shows healthy user growth, but less involvement than half of the pandemic. Roblox reports first quarter revenue of 537.1 million dollars, up by 39% compared to the same period of the previous year. 54.1 million unique users per dayup 28% compared to the first quarter 2021 and 9.2% compared to the 49.5 million in the fourth quarter 2021. The hours committed were 11.8 billionup 22% from a year ago, and average bookings per daily user were $ 11.67.
Roblox is more than just a gaming platform. Roblox is the link between digital currencies and the creator economy. Roblox is a vibrant and expanding metaverse of creator-created content. It focuses on immersive experiences and community interaction. Roblox is not a single game, but rather a paradigm shift in the form of “human co-experiences”, all created by its community of players. In short, the metaverse has been with us for some time.