Roblox Unveils Creator Power Boost | Tech News

0:00On September 11th, Roblox just dropped some major updates at their developer conference. They're rolling out new tools to make game creation easier, like using plain English to build games with their AI feature, build. This is expanding beyond New Zealand to places like Serbia and Singapore, and is getting desktop access too. Plus, they're making it simpler to get your games out there, even as standalone apps on phones and computers. They're also beefing up what non-player characters can do, with some even able to test games later this year. And for players, there's a new chat tab that follows you around, with voice typing. They're even adding an offline mode, so you can keep playing even with a spotty connection. The company is clearly focused on making it easier, for creators to build and for those creations to reach more people. They've also announced a dedicated Roblox wallet for creators to get paid in real money daily, partnering with Airwalex for US users, 18 and, older, with global plans down the line.

1:00On top of that, a Roblox card is coming next year, letting creators spend their earnings anywhere. They're also improving how games are discovered, suggesting shorter games to younger players and longer ones to older users. All these move signal Roblox is serious about not just growing its user base, but also empowering its developers and expanding the reach of their creations. They've already paid out over $5 billion to Game Maker since 2013, and these new tools and financial services are designed to. Boost that even further. That's your update from Tech News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.