Roblox shuts down avatar-based video chat service Connect two years after launch

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Roblox is discontinuing its video calling feature, Roblox Connect, which was launched in 2023. The service allowed users to video chat through their Roblox avatars, which could mirror real-life movements, while exploring a shared virtual environment. The company stated that users aged 13 and older have been predominantly using the platform's party voice chat feature for calls instead. Both the developer-facing APIs and the Roblox Connect feature itself have been shut down effective immediately.

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