Roblox overtakes Minecraft with 100 million monthly players

Roblox is one of the biggest video game in the world, although it gives relatively UN-discussed in the game media. The free to player multiplayer game launched in 2006 and gained popularity with a younger audience on PC, Xbox and mobile.

The popular digital playground similar to communities like Hobbo Hotel and game line Second life. Roblox has a new milestone 100 million monthly active users. The Company celebrate by released an exclusive, limited edition accessory for players which can be redeemed for free.

David Baszucki says, Roblox began with just 100 players and a handful of creators who inspired one another, unlocking this groundswell of creativity, collaboration, and imagination that continues to grow.

While Roblox is currently more popular Minecraft based on latest official figures. Microsoft will not be too bothered as latter is enjoying something of a surge in popularity, with a number of high profile YouTuber and streamers returning to the game.

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Minecraft is a paid game that has recently overtaken Tetris as the best selling game ever. And its 176m sold says enough about the short of scope we are talking about.

Roblox is free, although most of the highest quality content is locked behind a paywall. that said, It’s lower than Minecrafts entry price.

To compare Minecraft has 91 million monthly active players, according to the Microsoft. The game has recent uptick in interest thanks to more YouTube creator like Jacksepticeye and PewDiePie.

Roblox Corporation’s announcement included testimony by their former player and current engineer Joseph Brosnihan. Brosnihan said how his love for building things eventually resulted in Roblox infatuation and subsequently, employment.