Roblox just turned 20, and its ambitions reach from quick 2D games to vast, photorealistic worlds. Adam, Anthony and Fedor sit down with Nick Tornow at RDC 2026 to explore standalone apps, AI agents, Roblox Reality and the engineering behind the platform's next chapter.

Episode 24

Sources:

- RDC26: What We Announced - Roblox Developer Forum

- Creator Keynote | RDC 2026 - Roblox

- Opening Keynote | RDC 2026 - Roblox

Hosts:

- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam

- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly

- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile

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Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.

Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.uk

Beyond The Blox is produced by Last Level Studios.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(00:49) Roblox at 20: The Vision and the Engineering

(08:13) How AI Agents Are Changing Game Creation

(12:54) Build, Studio and the Future of Creator Tools

(17:48) Standalone Roblox Games and Reaching New Players

(26:32) Roblox Reality, Photorealism and Creative Control

(32:42) Why Roblox Is Investing in 2D and Offline Play

(40:25) What's Next for Bigger Roblox Worlds?

(43:25) Outro

Ragdoll physics, bone-based articulation, and AI-generated face migrations - Roblox is rewriting its avatar system from scratch. Adam and Anthony unpack the three-phase rollout, debate whether R6 is truly being preserved, and ask whether AI is the right tool to get Roblox to AAA quality.

Episode 23

Sources:

- Action Required: Advancing Avatars on Roblox

- Studio Beta: Avatar Joint Upgrade - Enabling Physically Simulated Characters

- Completing the Dynamic Head Migration

- MaximumADHD's weight painting analysis on X

Hosts:

- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam

- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile

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Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.

Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.uk

Beyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(01:02) Avatar Joint Upgrade & Ragdoll Physics

(07:01) Bones, Fingers & New Articulation Points

(11:48) R6 vs R15: Retargeting & Backward Compatibility

(15:15) The Three Phases & Motor6D's Future

(18:44) R6 in Competitive Games & Avatar Settings

(22:17) Animation Editors & Weight Painting

(24:37) Dynamic Head Migration & AI Suspicions

(28:03) Why Roblox is Changing the Avatar Aesthetic

(34:54) AI, Sora's Shutdown & the Cost of Innovation

(41:37) Outro

Adam and Anthony play through the five winning experiences of the 2026 Roblox Developer Challenge. From AI-powered sitcom acting to hexagon tycoons, see what talented developers can build in just 72 hours for a share of the $35,000 prize pool.

Episode 22

Sources:

- Roblox Developer Challenge 2026: https://devforum.roblox.com/t/roblox-developer-challenge-2026/4274705/1

- dye by kenami and Soorbeet: https://www.roblox.com/games/136477995380740/dye

- Stellar Supervision by doomforks, Justine_Emmerson, PuffoThePufferfish, reamnos and SComics: https://www.roblox.com/games/121709669836446/Stellar-Supervision

- Ethics Pending: Extract First, Ask Later by Nova_MrRoyal, Keeenchi, EinMarek, Stayroh and Leon_Kokosnuss](https://www.roblox.com/games/103153024796840

- On AIR! by Crystalflxme, Zomebody, Sheenyo, Skarletbun and Rox_N_Roll: https://www.roblox.com/games/98003360579346/On-AIR

- First Rift by MarkMuz123, EAGLEMKII, Xelixis, catmanguy_s and fineeena: https://www.roblox.com/games/138981612377019/First-Rift

Hosts:

- Adam (BanTech): https://lastlevel.co.uk/adam

- Fedor (LoadingL0n3ly): https://x.com/LoadingL0n3ly

- Anthony (sublivion): https://www.roblox.com/users/44028290/profile

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Watch or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

Visit https://lastlevel.co.uk/podcast for more.

Join the Discord: https://discord.lastlevel.co.uk

Beyond The Blox is produced by Seb Jensen for Last Level Studios.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Intro

(02:35) Interpretation of Theme: Dye

(08:13) Technical Quality: Stellar Supervision

(11:54) Engaging Experience: Ethics Pending

(17:20) Use of Interactive AI: On Air

(23:40) Innovative Gameplay: First Rift

(28:38) Outro