Roblox, the popular multiplayer online video game, has announced a new feature that will enhance communication within the game. In addition to the existing chat function, Roblox will soon introduce an in-game calling feature, allowing users to make calls directly from the Roblox application. This innovative feature, called Connect, is set to launch later this year.
Connect will enable players over the age of 13 to call their friends who are on their friends list. Users will not only be able to communicate through audio but will also have the ability to express facial expressions through their avatars. Roblox has developed a motion capture technology that runs on mobile phones or laptops, eliminating the need for any additional equipment or motion-tracking dots. Users can use their device’s camera to capture their motion and translate it in real time.
What sets Roblox’s Connect apart is its immersive experience. Users will be able to virtually meet up in a shared immersive space and engage in conversations in various settings—a campfire or beside a waterfall, for example. Roblox wants to create an experience where friends can enjoy artwork together, even if they are located in different parts of the world. With Connect, friends can make a call on Roblox and teleport to a location together, experiencing real-time commentary and reactions to the art they are viewing.
The introduction of in-game calling is not a new concept in the gaming world. Several platforms, including Instagram, Snapchat, Messenger, and Discord, have already integrated calling functionality into their applications. Roblox is joining the trend by providing its users with a seamless communication experience within the game.
The new Connect feature from Roblox is expected to enhance the social aspect of the game and allow players to connect more deeply with their friends. By enabling in-game calling and providing shared immersive spaces, Roblox aims to create a more engaging and interactive environment for its users.
As the evolution of online gaming continues, it is clear that communication and social interaction are becoming increasingly important. With its upcoming Connect feature, Roblox is positioning itself to meet these evolving needs and provide its users with a truly immersive and connected gaming experience. Players can look forward to this exciting new feature, set to launch later this year.
