“It is critical that we now make the necessary investments, including investments in our data architecture, in order to realize our long-term vision for LuoBuLeSi.” “Last year, we launched Roblox China, also known as LuoBuLeSi, with a vision to build an immersive virtual universe of 3D experiences in China that we have been testing and iterating on along the way” Roblox spokesperson James Kay said in a statement to The Verge. Roblox China removed its app from the iOS and Android app stores on December 8, issuing an announcement on Roblox China’s website.Īfter thanking players for their active participation in testing the app and promising that its developers will “continue to optimize the product and officially meet with you as soon as possible,” the post goes on to describe several gifts offered to players as tokens of gratitude for their enthusiasm and positive suggestions. Advertisements Related | Nike Launches Nikeland Virtual World On Roblox

AdvertisementsĪbout five months since it was released in China, Roblox is now shutting down LuoBuLeSi, the Chinese version of its iOS and Android app, initially launched as a test in partnership with Chinese game company Tencent.Īccording to a TechCrunch report, Roblox is withdrawing the app to rebuild it and potentially rerelease it later in the country. Amidst tightening restrictions around video games in China, Roblox has pulled its game from the app stores.

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