However, Roblox actually has slightly more players at the moment, 56 million monthly active users to Minecraft's last reported 55 million. While the two games are very different, Roblox competes for much the same demographic as Minecraft, the phenomenon that Microsoft paid $2.5 billion to acquire in 2014. So what is Roblox, and where does Microsoft come in?
"It's natural to assume Roblox will be on more and more platforms," says Baszucki. So far, Roblox is available for Xbox One, PCs, smartphones, tablets, and virtual reality headsets, but Roblox CEO David Baszucki tells Business Insider that the company is considering making versions for consoles like the Sony PlayStation 4 or Nintendo Switch, too - though it's not necessarily where Roblox's focus lies at the moment. All of the games on Roblox are created by players, for players, and sold on a free-to-play basis, turning a few lucky teens into video game millionaires. Now, if you're older than, say, 15, there's a healthy chance you've never heard of Roblox - a free online game, especially popular with kids. With this update, the Xbox One joins the fun. Meanwhile, Roblox has let smartphones, tablets, and PCs all play together in harmony for years now. Previously, Roblox users on the Xbox One could only play with each other. Roblox, a massively popular online game, is giving its Microsoft Xbox One fans an early Halloween treat: Starting later this week, Roblox gamers on the Xbox One will be able to play with their friends on PCs and smartphones.
Roblox CEO David Baszucki also hints that versions for the Nintendo Switch or Sony PlayStation 4 could be in the pipeline, though he says their focus is currently elsewhere.Microsoft helped Roblox build the feature - despite the fact that Roblox is a chief competitor to Microsoft's own Minecraft.Roblox, a popular online game with 56 million players, will let Xbox One gamers play with their friends on smartphones and PCs, starting later this week.Account icon An icon in the shape of a person's head and shoulders.
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