This year, Roblox has yet another Avatar Design Contest where players can design an avatar and send in their entry. The player who wins the contest gets $500 and a place in the Avatar Shop of Roblox.

The newly announced Roblox avatar updates aim to inject both more customization and more realism into the blocky Lego-like looks that are synonymous with the platform now.

Roblox has acquired Loom.ai for an undisclosed price to enable its users to create realistic 3D avatars. Roblox also delayed its IPO.

Speaking to Newsweek in an exclusive interview, the Vice President of Product for the Roblox Corporation has weighed in on the Rthro vs Blocky avatar debate.

Roblox's Evolution: From Kids' Playground To 3D Social Hub The company is transitioning from a children's gaming platform to a broader 3D immersive communication space.

When you first join Roblox, you'll create an avatar, which you'll then use to participate in all the platform's games. It's available for free on PC, Mac, video game consoles and mobile devices.