Roblox is shutting down its video chat service
Roblox is discontinuing its Roblox Connect video chat feature, which allowed users to interact using motion-tracking avatars. The company stated that users aged 13 and older prefer the platform's existing Party Voice feature for private communication.
Why it matters
This move highlights a shift in user preference toward simpler, more reliable voice communication tools over complex, resource-heavy avatar-based social features in virtual environments.
Roblox will be shutting down Roblox Connect, its video calling service introduced in 2023.
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