Roblox ends Windows 7 support

Fans figure it out Roblox Support for versions of the game running on Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 8.1 hardware has officially ended. Since its initial launch in 2006, the online game platform has exploded in popularity and has become one of the most popular gaming and game creation platforms in the world. Roblox Boasting a staggering player base of over 100 million players worldwide, some studies suggest that more than half of American children play the game regularly. Now, a small subset of players are losing access to the beloved gaming platform.

While Roblox Originally debuted as a PC-exclusive game creation platform, the game has been ported to multiple consoles and other devices in recent years. Roblox Jumped to iOS and Android in early 2010, a VR version also became available in Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro in 2023. Roblox Even made waves in late 2023 when the gaming platform finally launched on PlayStation consoles, Roblox Released in October 2023 for both PS4 and PS5. However, the new update will remove access to the game for a narrow group of players.

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A recent post shared by Reddit user Tailsgenesis on official Roblox The subreddit confirms that the platform has been sunsetted on Windows 7. The post serves as a monument to the game platform's support in Windows 7, more than a decade since its release. Roblox In Windows 7 in 2009. Windows 7 shut down Roblox Joins the earlier sunsetted Windows 8 edition, with Windows 8.1 support also confirmed to be discontinued. Support for Windows 7 version Roblox was set to officially end on January 16.

Roblox ends support for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1

While RobloxWhile the end of support for the Windows 7 version of the game will be a sad moment for some fans, its inevitable end should be far from unexpected. Since Rockstar discontinued the Rockstar Game Launcher on Windows 7 in early 2024, many games have started sunsetting their support for older versions of Windows. Microsoft began ending updates for Windows 7 platforms in 2022, with the operating system no longer receiving new versions. Supporting security updates or Microsoft 365.

end of RobloxSupport for Windows 7 comes as the gaming platform continues to expand its reach over the past few years. Roblox The platform has seen the debut of several recently officially licensed game experiences, including One Piece Grand Arena As a collaboration with Toei and Eiichiro Oda. Like other popular franchises My Hero Academia and pay day It also features its own licensed games Roblox Also, often share with Roblox The creators. Roblox Fans will be saying goodbye to the Windows 7 and 8 versions of the game next year as it approaches its 20th anniversary.

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issued

September 1, 2006

developer(s)

Roblox Corporation

publisher(s)

Roblox Corporation

ESRB

T for teenagers