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Roblox to Launch ‘Connect’: A Game-Changing In-Game Calling Feature

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Last updated: 2023/09/13 at 2:52 PM
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Roblox, the globally renowned online multiplayer game, is set to elevate its user experience by introducing a novel in-game calling feature. This announcement, made at the Roblox Connect annual developer conference, promises to further bridge the gap between virtual and real-world interactions.

Key Highlights:

  • Roblox announces the upcoming launch of an in-game calling feature named “Connect.”
  • The feature will be available to players aged 13 and above.
  • Players can only call friends listed on their Roblox friends list.
  • The innovative feature captures real-time facial expressions, translating them to avatars without additional equipment.
  • Roblox aims to offer an immersive shared space, allowing friends to virtually meet and interact in picturesque settings.
  • This move follows the trend of integrating call functionalities in various platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and Discord.

The free-to-play platform, Roblox, is gearing up to roll out “Connect” later this year. This feature will empower players to make calls from within the game, enhancing the interactive experience. However, it’s worth noting that this calling feature will be restricted to friends present on a player’s friends list.

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In a bid to make virtual interactions more lifelike, Roblox is integrating a unique feature that captures and translates users’ facial expressions onto their avatars in real-time. As described in a Roblox blog post, this technology functions like a “Hollywood-style motion capture studio” but is condensed to operate seamlessly on mobile phones or laptops. The device’s camera is all that’s required to capture these motions.

But Roblox’s vision extends beyond mere calling. They envision a shared immersive space where users can virtually meet and converse in scenic environments, such as beside a waterfall or around a campfire. Illustrating the potential of this feature, Roblox stated, “Imagine a user in San Francisco and another in London deciding to explore New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art on Roblox. With Connect, they can call each other, teleport to the museum together, share their thoughts on the art, and witness each other’s reactions, all happening live.”

This strategic move by Roblox mirrors the trend observed in other platforms. Many digital platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, Messenger, and Discord, have seamlessly integrated call functionalities, both audio and video, into their applications, enhancing user engagement and interaction.

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