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Roblox update 1.000.028 patch notes for PS5: Engine Version 743. October 17, 2026 Roblox has released update 1.000.028 for PlayStation 5, which deploys the refinements introduced in Roblox Engine Version 743 to the console. The update, launched on October 17, 2026, focuses on expanding developer API accessibility and improving the accuracy of the Luau scripting environment. Developer API and property adjustments. This update introduces several changes aimed at improving the workflow for creators and the organization of environment properties. A significant change for developers is the public release of the GetGuiObjectsAtPosition API. Previously restricted, this tool is now accessible for use in plugin panels and unit testing, allowing for more robust interface debugging. Property management within the Roblox Studio environment has also been refined to improve categorization: Luau Type Solver improvements. Roblox continues to iterate on its "New Type Solver" to assist scripters in identifying errors more efficiently. The version 743 engine update improves the clarity of error messages when mismatches occur. Specifically, scripters will now see more descriptive feedback regarding mismatches involving: * Read-only and write-only property modifiers. * Indexer modifiers. These changes are designed to reduce debugging time by providing exact context for type errors within the Luau scripting language. Stability and client performance. Discover more Entertainment news subscription Gaming gear reviews AI technology updates Alongside the developer-facing changes, version 1.000.028 includes general stability fixes for the PlayStation 5 client. While specific UI or console-exclusive optimizations were not detailed in the engine release notes, these stability patches are intended to address common crashes and maintain performance across various experiences on the platform. For more technical details on the underlying engine changes, developers can refer to the Roblox Creator Hub.

Why Brazil became Roblox's global priority after the United States. In an interview with Bloomberg Línea, Diego Dzodan, Roblox VP for Latin America, details the metaverse giant's expansion plan in the country. October 15, 2026 | 12:01 AM Bloomberg Línea - Brazil has established itself as Roblox's (RBLX) second-largest global market by number of users, behind only the United States. The accelerated expansion in Latin America led the U.S. gaming and metaverse giant to make one of its largest regional bets. The platform assembled its own executive team based in São Paulo, invested in a local data center, and has been making a push to turn its player base into paid creators. The company does not disclose investment figures or the size of its regional team. In an interview with Bloomberg Línea, Argentine Diego Dzodan, VP for Latin America, detailed how the company seeks to sustain double-digit growth in engagement and monetization, while at the same time dealing with the regulatory and security challenges of a platform used mostly by children and adolescents. "I arrived at a moment when the region gained crucial importance for the company. We have things happening here for the first time to respond to this pace of growth," said the executive, the first to lead the newly created physical operation. The executive was a co-founder of Facily, a social commerce platform that reached unicorn status (a valuation of US$1 billion) before facing a financial crisis that still persists, and he served as VP Latam at Facebook, now Meta Platforms. The Brazilian engine and the 'devs' economy The company's investments in the region are fueled by numbers showing rising demand. Over the past five years, Roblox's daily active user base in Brazil grew 4.7-fold, a jump of 371%. In the last fiscal year, growth in the country was 42% year over year. In Brazil, about 1,500 local developers earned real money on the platform in the last fiscal year, up 61% from the previous year. Globally, the company distributed US$1.6 billion to its creator community over the last 12 months - through June 2026. To expand this ecosystem, the company launched the Roblox Expedition initiative in Latin America, a training program to teach young players how to code and create their own 3D experiences. The project held workshops in Brazilian cities such as Brasília and in Mexican locations such as Mexico City, Querétaro, and Monterrey. Infrastructure, Pix, and corporate partnerships. The consolidation of the operation in Latin America required investments beyond software. Roblox installed a dedicated data center in São Paulo to reduce response time (latency) on local servers and improve game stability. The company also assembled a regional team covering marketing, communications, and technical support, in addition to adapting its direct channels and payment methods to the peculiarities of the local market, including integration with Pix. Roblox (RBLX). 47.54 USD -3.98% -1.97 USD

Roblox brings Audioscape team in-house to develop AI audio tools. The AI audio startup's team will bring its audio discovery and production tools into Roblox's creator ecosystem October 12, 2026 * Audioscape's AI-powered audio search helps Roblox creators find sounds based on what they sound like rather than their names. * Audioscape's technology is set to become a native part of Roblox. Roblox has brought the team behind AI audio startup Audioscape into the company and its technology will now become part of the platform's creator tools. Audioscape founder Sean Varah announced the move, saying he would focus on developing a broader roadmap for audio and music across Roblox's creator experience. The team has developed AI-powered audio search and discovery tools that help creators find sounds based on how they actually sound, rather than just by name. Recently, Audioscape developed an AI Audio Agent that covers audio discovery, sound design, audio programming, mixing and testing. The tool aims to bring aspects of triple-A audio production closer to Roblox creators. Joining Roblox "Joining Roblox means this technology will become a native part of the platform, available to the millions of creators who build on Roblox every day. I'll be focused on driving a holistic roadmap for audio and music authoring across the Creator experience and I couldn't be more energised about what's ahead," Varah said. The team built its tools natively for Roblox, and the move will bring the technology directly to the platform's creators. Varah also thanked early supporters, advisers and investors who backed Audioscape, as well as the Roblox creators who helped the team.