There are some big changes in Roblox to roll out on August 7, 2024, and it’s causing quite a hype and concerns from fans across social media networks. The talk of discussions is about Roblox’s upcoming modifications including updated privacy policies and the addition of new tools for creators. But not everyone is jumping for joy over these announcements.
Roblox will sell, share, and process your personal data for advertisers as of August 7th. You will be able to control how your data is processed through your settings once this goes into effect. pic.twitter.com/w7Zie34KhQ
— RTC (@Roblox_RTC) July 25, 2024
The first main latest change is the revamped Privacy Policy of Roblox. Starting August 7, Roblox will allow the company to buy, share, and use player data for advertising. That means your gameplay details could be used to pitch ads your way. This update was first flagged to users back on July 1, and now it’s ready to go live.
The idea of using game data for advertisement has ruffled many feathers, especially among parents. They’re especially worried that this can lead to targeted advertising toward kids. While Roblox assures that it follows all regulations and provides options for users to manage their data, the concerns are still loud and clear. And, just to note, this policy only affects players with 13+ age, so the younger crowd’s data is off the ad-targeting table.
On a brighter note, Roblox also includes Data Stores V2. This new feature will help developers manage data more efficiently. The highlight feature is the automatic backups. Now, every time something is changed or updated in the game, a backup of all objects is automatically created. This should be amazing for creators who want to save their hard work.
Roblox Inspire 2024 🎇🤠
You can earn these free items by participating in challenges within the Roblox Inspire 2024 Hub!
“Space Cowboy Hat” – Participate in at least one live challenge in an in-game workshop.
“Jacket Of Inspiration” – Complete the in-game scavenger hunt.… pic.twitter.com/Ju1mi7qadZ
— #EventHunters – Roblox News (@RBXEventHunters) August 5, 2024
It doesn’t stop there as the Inspire 2024 event will also launch this August 7. Which runs as a virtual meet-up for creators, this is one of the greatest chances where all types would know about each other and get inspired. In addition, attendees will be able to play challenges for unique items (Space Cowboy Hat and Jacket of Inspiration).
While the new privacy tweak may seem like a bit of a bummer for many fans, Roblox isn’t exactly pulling punches when it comes to providing fresh tools and opportunities to its community.
