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Online gaming giant Roblox revealed that its global creator community generated approximately USD1.7 billion (RM6.91 billion) over the past year, with top developers pulling in tens of millions of dollars each from viral hits like Grow a Garden and Steal a Brainrot
Executives shared the updated earnings figures during the annual Roblox Developers Conference (RDC).
Total payouts distributed through the platform's Developer Exchange (DevEx) initiative surged by roughly 50% year-on-year. Since launching the monetisation system in 2013, the company has paid out over USD5 billion (RM20.33 billion) to independent creators worldwide.
Detailed financial metrics for the 12 months ending 30 June 2026 highlight a massive wealth concentration at the top of the platform's ecosystem
The top 10 Roblox creators earned an average of USD65.7 million (RM267.09 million) over the past year. Meanwhile, the top 100 developers averaged USD10.8 million (RM43.91 million), and the top 1,000 creators brought in an average of USD1.4 million (RM5.69 million).
However, these figures do not reflect the financial reality for the vast majority of developers on the platform. Of the more than 42,000 creators enrolled in the DevEx program, the median developer earned roughly USD1,500 (RM6,098) during the same 12-month period.
The high-profile developer conference was briefly disrupted during a keynote address by Roblox Chief Executive Officer David Baszucki
Security guards removed a YouTube streamer who rushed onto the main stage wearing a protest shirt emblazoned with the words "kids deserve better".
The stage intrusion highlights ongoing public scrutiny regarding child safety protocols on the platform, which has faced multiple independent investigations into user moderation and the protection of minors.
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