To modernize its avatars, Roblox had to craft a new tech stack known as R15, because the newer avatars have 15 body parts compared to the old R6 models, which only have six.

In 2022, 1.8 billion total avatar items were sold on the Roblox Marketplace. Through 2023, the company anticipates creators — including avatar item makers — to earn $800 million.

The Roblox team discusses how the additions point to where Roblox is starting to flex across platforms, into VR, and eventually maybe AR too. Roblox Adds Avatar Calling on Phones, More Generative ...

Roblox says the Avatar Auto Setup will enable creators to complete a process that traditionally takes days in just a few minutes. Image Credits: Roblox The second feature is called “Texture ...