Roblox to discontinue its video chat service
Originally published Jul 15, 2026
By Jay Peters · The Verge
AI-generated summary based on The Verge · Aggregated by OffScreenSpace · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 15, 2026
Key points
- Roblox Connect was introduced in 2023 as a video chat option.
- Avatars could mimic users' real‑world movements during calls.
- The service will be discontinued later this year.
- No direct replacement for Roblox Connect has been announced.
Roblox announced that it will retire Roblox Connect, the video calling feature launched in 2023. The service allowed users to video chat with avatars that mirrored real‑world movements and explore shared virtual spaces together. The shutdown is planned for later this year, and existing users will lose access once the feature is removed. Roblox has not detailed any replacement or compensation for creators who integrated the tool into their experiences.
Read the original story: The Verge — by Jay Peters