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The Story of A Roblox Dev Who Made Over $100M

Neatzo2023-05-31
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Bloxburg, a popular Roblox game, was purchased for $100 million by Embracer Group, leading to concerns within the community about potential changes and impact on gameplay. Despite the acquisition, the game continues to attract a large player base and has received recognition through TV show mentions and social media attention. Players who paid for access are worried about not receiving benefits in return, but there is hope for improvements under new management. The game's unique building system and strong role-play community have contributed to its success and iconic status in the Roblox community.

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Bloxburg is a popular Roblox game purchased for $100 million, making the owner wealthy and iconic.
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The game boasts a unique building system and a strong role-play community, with a mysterious owner known as Coeptus.
Coeptus began developing Bloxburg in 2014 and has a mysterious background within the Roblox community.
Despite being a paid-access game, Bloxburg has a large player base, multiple awards, and has gained attention from TV shows, YouTubers, and social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
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Embracer Group acquires Roblox game Bloxburg for $100 million, causing concern within the community.
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Bloxburg recently underwent a major update, sparking excitement for upcoming changes.
Community worries about loss of control, neglect, and the game potentially becoming free-to-play under new ownership.
Embracer Group aims to enhance unique games to increase profits, raising questions about the future of Bloxburg.
The Bloxburg community is apprehensive about the implications of the acquisition and how it will impact the game's development.
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Concerns over lack of benefits for Bloxburg players who paid for access.
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Potential disruption of role-playing aspect by influx of players from other games.
Acquisition of the game for a large sum sets a precedent for future Roblox games.
Worries about new owners negatively impacting the game.
Optimism for potential improvements under new management.