Beyond The Blox

Over the past week we saw Roblox's "4D Generation" early access, which lets users create custom objects with AI, Speech-to-Text beta went live, server CPU allocation became dynamic, and we got Roblox's solution to A/B testing. Plus, custom matchmaking is now available for all developers with configurable signals and experiment testing.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:01) 4D Generation - Early Access(11:29) Speech-to-Text - API Beta(19:12) In-Experience Creation - Custom Avatar Items(30:31) Roblox Trivia(35:16) Servers - Dynamic CPU Allocation(39:56) Testing - Configs and Experiments(52:57) Servers - Custom Matchmaking(1:01:31) OutroSeason 3 Episode 7Sources:- 4D Generation (Early Access)— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/early-access-introducing-in-experience-4d-functional-objects-and-enhanced-3d-generation/4050893- Speech-to-Text (Beta)— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/beta-introducing-the-speech-to-text-api/4044579- In-Experience Creation (Beta)— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/client-beta-in-experience-creation-for-accessories-and-layered-clothing/4037419- More Server CPU, Dynamic Allocation— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/launching-even-more-server-cpu/4044040- Configs and Experiments— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/live-now-use-configs-and-experiments-to-grow-your-game-faster/4051385- Custom Server Matchmaking— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/custom-matchmaking-is-now-available-to-all-experiences-on-roblox/4051419— How matchmaking works: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUMlnldI53A— Developer docs: https://create.roblox.com/docs/matchmakingHosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.

We cover the new Emissive Maps in Studio Beta, which ensure consistent glow and material effects across all quality settings, plus the SLIM (Scalable, Lightweight, Interactive Models) system for auto-optimizing large worlds. On the platform side, we examine the new Safety Analytics dashboard for tracking player reports and the ongoing Testing Age Estimation feature requiring new users to submit verification. Finally, we look ahead to the community event EuroJam 2025.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(01:08) Emissive Maps - Studio Beta(07:43) SLIM - Studio Beta(13:48) Roblox Trivia(16:31) Events - EuroJam 2025(20:22) Developer Dashboard - Safety Analytics(25:11) Safety & Civility - Age Estimation Checks(33:23) OutroSeason 3 Episode 6Sources:- Emissive Maps Studio Beta— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-beta-emissives/4034414- SLIM Studio Beta— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-beta-introducing-scalable-lightweight-interactive-models-slim/4034709— https://x.com/MaximumADHD/status/1983794597118521748- EuroJam 2025— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-eurojam-2025/4029615— Roblox Creators Discord: https://discord.com/invite/nMNX5yHqFK- Safety Analytics Dashboard— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/gain-insight-into-toxicity-in-your-experience-with-safety-analytics/4028415- Age Estimation Testing— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/test-encouraging-users-to-complete-an-age-check-to-chat/4035155Hosts:- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.

This week we deep-dive into Roblox's Halloween Spotlight event running from 23 October to 3 November where 31 well-known experiences have quests to unlock Runes and Keys. These give access to trials where players can be rewarded with exclusive Avatar Items. But have smaller devs been excluded as Today's Picks curated sort is replaced with participating experiences only. We also touch on a few quality of life improvements rolling out for Roblox developers in the last week.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(00:24) Events - Halloween Spotlight(15:53) Roblox Trivia(19:11) Studio - Default Properties(22:04) Studio - WebSockets Support(29:38) Open Cloud - More Asset Types(34:06) OutroSeason 3 Episode 5Sources:- Halloween Spotlight— https://www.roblox.com/spotlight/halloween-spotlight— https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/10/halloween-spotlight- Studio Default Properties— https://x.com/Bloxy_News/status/1981454786458505672?t=tHbdfkC4PTlAG7Mbbd3PwA&s=19— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-beta-user-provided-default-instances/4022156- WebSockets in Studio— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/websockets-support-in-studio-is-now-available/4021932- More Asset Type Support in Open Cloud— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/open-cloud-upload-support-for-more-asset-types/4022082Hosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.

Roblox launches on ROG Xbox Ally and Samsung Galaxy Store as part of their ambitious goal to capture 10% of the gaming market, but simultaneously buries the “Continue” sort on the homepage. Developers also get access to new Lionsgate horror franchises with an improved pitch system, plus custom flipbook layouts that make particle animations more efficient and flexible.Let us know in the comments if you'd like to see a particular guest or have an idea for a deep dive topic.Chapters:(00:00) Intro(00:45) Handhelds - ROG Xbox Ally X(06:34) IP Licensing - New Lionsgate Franchises(14:54) Roblox Trivia(20:04) Ad break(20:49) Homepage - "Continue" Sort Gone(29:26) Events - Halloween Spotlight(33:17) Particles - Custom Flipbook Layouts(38:47) OutroSeason 3 Episode 4Sources:- Roblox coming to two new platforms— https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/10/roblox-everywhere-bringing-roblox-two-new-platforms— Device optimisation: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/handheld-ready-optimize-your-creations-for-any-device/3887726- New Lionsgate IPs and pitch feature— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-lionsgate-ips-arrive-in-the-licenses-catalog-–-plus-the-new-pitch-feature/4008864/1— Licensing platform: https://create.roblox.com/explore/licenses- “Continue” sort being buried on home page— https://x.com/Abstract_Alex/status/1978134759349104724- Halloween Spotlight— https://x.com/Roblox/status/1978153942405005436— https://x.com/Roblox/status/1979222934959935733— (AFTER RECORDING) https://x.com/Roblox/status/1980698146499076206- Custom flipbook layouts for particles— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/client-beta-optimize-your-particle-animations-with-custom-flipbook-layouts/4005128— Particle emitter docs: https://create.roblox.com/docs/en-us/reference/engine/classes/ParticleEmitter— Original beta: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/animated-particles-with-the-particle-flipbooks-beta/1718023Hosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.----------------------------#beyondtheblox #roblox #robloxdev #robloxstudio #metaverse #virtual #experienceLicence code: TGSNZG5Z1OXPPELJ

The Avatar Makeup Beta showed us tech that Roblox developers can use for many other purposes than just makeup, Text to Speech was fully released and we got early access to Server Authority.Play The Lanes on Roblox: https://thelanes.vipChapters:(00:00) Intro(01:04) Text to Speech - Full Release(08:23) Server Authority - Early Access(22:06) Roblox Trivia(27:14) Ad break(27:58) Avatar Marketplace - Makeup Beta(38:31) Immersive Video - Advanced API Beta(43:57) OutroSeason 3 Episode 3Sources:- Text to Speech API Release— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/build-more-immersive-experiences-text-to-speech-api-full-release/3986607— Available voices: https://create.roblox.com/docs/audio/objects#text-to-speech— Use limits: https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/classes/AudioTextToSpeech- Server Authority Early Access— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/early-access-server-authority/3983188- Avatar Makeup Beta— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-beta-introducing-avatar-makeup/3973764— Creator Hub docs: https://create.roblox.com/docs/makeup— WrapTextureTransfer instance: https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/classes/WrapTextureTransfer— ComposeDecalAsync API: https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/classes/AssetService#ComposeDecalAsync— Beta files: https://github.com/Roblox/avatar/tree/main/Makeup— MaximumADHD, investigating underlying tech: https://x.com/MaximumADHD/status/1974005886294061452- Advanced Video Beta— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-beta-advanced-video-api-synchronize-video-control-3d-audio-and-more/3972775— Advanced audio: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/new-audio-api-beta-elevate-sound-and-voice-in-your-experiences/2848873— Wires docs: https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/classes/WireHosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.----------------------------#beyondtheblox #roblox #robloxdev #robloxstudio #metaverse #virtual #experienceLicence code: TGSNZG5Z1OXPPELJ

Last week millions of unrated experiences became unplayable and several hundred-thousand avatar items were removed in Roblox's latest safety push, plus "free models" are becoming less free, and Guilded finally gets the axe; Will Roblox's on-platform features make up for their $90M purchase shutting down?Ad: Play The Lanes on Roblox: https://thelanes.vipChapters:(00:00) Intro(00:56) Safety & Civility - October Safety Snapshot(07:34) Developer Products - Regional Pricing(14:42) Ad break 1(15:20) Deep Linking - Share Link API(23:00) Toolbox - 3D Model Monetisation(34:11) Roblox Trivia(37:03) Ad break 2(37:47) Community - Guilded Shutting Down(45:48) OutroSeason 3 Episode 2Sources:- Roblox Safety Snapshot— https://corp.roblox.com/newsroom/2025/10/roblox-safety-snapshot- Regional Pricing for Developer Products— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-regional-pricing-for-developer-products/3971235— Game passes: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-regional-pricing-for-passes/3621382— Avatar items: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/regional-pricing-for-avatar-items/3676358- Share Link API— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-the-share-link-api-deep-link-players-directly-into-the-action/3972678- 3D Model Monetisation— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/creator-store-model-monetization-coming-soon-start-pricing-your-models/3971041— https://x.com/Bloxy_News/status/1972206688368578841— Supported countries: https://docs.stripe.com/connect/cross-border-payouts— Early access signup: https://survey.roblox.com/jfe/form/SV_eIEIWe21nDwtKui- Guilded Shutting Down— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/update-on-guilded-and-communities/3966775Hosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.----------------------------#beyondtheblox #roblox #robloxdev #robloxstudio #metaverse #virtual #experienceLicence code: TGSNZG5Z1OXPPELJ

This week we're diving into Roblox's new AI text generation for NPCs, voice chat finally hitting PlayStation, improved lighting ranges, and a bunch of quality-of-life updates for developers.Chapters:00:00 Intro00:57 AI on Roblox - Text Generation Beta15:22 Lighting - Extended Range19:52 Ad break 120:56 User Interface - UI Stroke Improvements28:54 Voice Chat - Arriving on Consoles33:53 Roblox Trivia35:47 Ad break 236:32 Creator Hub - Improved Server Management47:24 OutroSeason 3 Episode 1Sources:- AI Text Generation Beta Expansion— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/text-generation-api-beta-expanding-access/3952348— ⁠https://www.youtube.com/live/PVlCHE9pc50?t=1811s- Extended Light Ranges— ⁠https://devforum.roblox.com/t/extended-light-ranges-doubling-the-limit-to-120/3954367— https://x.com/Fluorlite/status/1971008046139871564- UIStroke Improvements— ⁠https://devforum.roblox.com/t/studio-beta-uistroke-improvements-scaling-offsets-and-more/3958036- Voice Chat is Coming to Consoles— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/voice-chat-voicechatservice-is-coming-to-consoles/3940471- Improved Server Management— https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-server-management/3941907Hosts:- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile----------------------------Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.ukBeyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.----------------------------#beyondtheblox #roblox #robloxdev #robloxstudio #metaverse #virtual #experienceLicence code: TGSNZG5Z1OXPPELJ

On this episode, Quenty joins us to chat about all things Roblox, from his open source tools and plugins, to integrating features directly in Studio during his internship. We also discuss Whatever Floats Your Boat, some of Quenty's less well known games, and the need to never be bored. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, GregTame joins us to chat about VR support on Roblox and his VR exclusive games. He pioneers the use of some awesome tech on the platform to create immersive multiplayer and solo adventures - could it be the future of Roblox? #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, MrAsync talks about life at Supersocial and his 10 year journey on the Roblox platform from player to developer. We discuss the metaverse - what it means now and what it might mean in the future, and how Roblox fits into the concept. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, classic Robloxian thebenster walks us through the last 13 years of game development and the incredible success of his Make a Cake franchise with Roblox toys and merch, as well as touching on the topic of account security after a recent scare. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, Roblox translator and developer ItsKoiske discusses the importance of translating games and experiences for worldwide audiences, the recent enabling of automatic translations for all developers, and the problems that can come with it. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, Roblox Titanic creator TheAmazeman talks about his work in the disaster survival genre, the contrast between developing at school vs full-time, and using Instagram and TikTok to promote his studio Virtual Valley Games. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, twice Roblox intern ScriptOn talks through his 12-year development history and applying to return to Roblox for a third time for the Accelerator program, as well as telling us all about life at DevHouse. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, Accelerator Intern GeorgeTheDev speaks about racing, old projects and making connections with other developers on the platform. George also talks about what it's like to apply and get accepted into the Roblox Accelerator program. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, Bloxy nominee EgoMoose discusses the Roblox Wiki, open source projects and his epic uses of tech! EgoMoose describes a career of enabling other developers through extremely helpful articles and free-to-take tools and demos. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, evaera joins BanTech to discuss what it's like to work in a large team at Dreamcraft on the record-breaking Adopt Me! game, whilst maintaining one of the most widely-used Roblox Discord bots, RoVer. evaera also talks about the motivations behind her open source libraries and the Scripting Helpers website. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, SteadyOn joins AlvinBlox (guest host) to chat about early life on Roblox, how the platform has evolved, and how the evolution has influenced the style of games. SteadyOn goes into detail about his new service RTrack to provide realtime in-depth analytics of games and advertisements on Roblox. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, boatbomber joins AlvinBlox (guest host) to talk about his journey from first joining Roblox through to creating Lua Learning. boatbomber has created numerous open source projects to help other developers on the platform. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, TwentyTwoPilots joins BanTech for a chat about the Ultimate Driving universe and its future, as well as TTP's civil engineering career and the crossovers with Roblox game development. And of course, BanTech gets all the details about TTP's real-life blue cars courtesy of DevEx income. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, Jexpler joins BanTech for a chat about 3D GFX, Roblox Fame (group) and transitioning into building and scripting. Jexpler has a few speed arts and some speed builds on his YouTube channel, as well as a never-ending hallway demo SCP-970 based on the anomalous urban fantasy tale. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, Wingboy0 joins BanTech for a discussion about his work on Roblox and the motivation behind it. Wingboy0 has several test games and technical demonstrations such as ParkourSystem, Lag Compensation and Defenders of the Realm. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, iGottic joins BanTech to discuss common mistakes that Roblox developers make which limit their game from reaching its full potential. iGottic is the creator of No-Scope Sniping, One Shot Insanity and Infinite Autocorrect, and shares his advice on allowing your game to flourish. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this special episode, BanTech speaks alone about the evolution of the podcast over the first four episodes, and outlines the latest vision for the podcast, identifying some key changes that are to be in effect from episode 6 onwards to allow many more developers to apply to become a guest on the series, and to enable audience participation. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, spotco joins BanTech to chat about the game development industry, working at Roblox, and how to make a career out of programming video games. spotco is a former Roblox employee, creator of RoBeats (29M+ visits) and currently working at a well-known AAA game studio. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode, Charlie_RBX joins BanTech to discuss the pros and cons of building a community for your Roblox game, and some advice on how to go about running a community. Charlie_RBX is the owner of Stepford County Railway - a game with 4.8M+ visits, 26,000+ group members and over 6000 Discord members. #BeyondTheBlox // Unfortunately I have a cold during this recording - apologies! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode AlvinBlox joins BanTech to discuss how they learned to script, and to answer some of the community’s questions on the tools, tips and tricks for learning to script on Roblox. Scripting is a valuable skill and allows you to make your creations come to life by programming behaviours and interactions. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

On this episode BanTech explores causes of developer's block, some ways to prevent it, and discusses how to get rid of it once it’s there. Developer’s block is when you struggle to continue working due to a lack of motivation or passion for the project, or you simply run out of ideas. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message

The first look into a new podcast all about the Roblox platform and game development. Whether you’re just starting out or have been developing for a while, this is the podcast for you. Follow or subscribe to make sure you don't miss any episodes. #BeyondTheBlox --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/beyond-the-blox/message