ROBLOX LAUNCHES AI GAME-BUILDING TOOLS FOR MOBILE

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THU, JUL 16, 2026

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Roblox is rolling out AI-powered game creation directly within its mobile app, enabling users to build games with artificial intelligence assistance. The platform joins a growing roster of AI tools aimed at simplifying game development.

The AI tools include a foundation model for generating 3D game assets and an AI assistant chatbot that helps developers during the building process. Roblox has also previewed an AI world model similar to Google's Project Genie, which can generate interactive game environments. The move expands Roblox's existing AI initiatives and lowers barriers to game creation on the platform. However, the addition of AI-assisted tools may accelerate content creation on a platform already known for high volumes of user-generated content with varying quality standards. Roblox has increasingly focused on AI development over recent months, positioning itself to compete in an industry-wide shift toward generative tools. The mobile integration makes game-making more accessible to creators without specialized development experience.

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