When Was Roblox Made? Release Date and History
Roblox was released to the public on September 1, 2006, for Windows. It was created by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, who began building it in 2004 under the name DynaBlocks and renamed it Roblox in 2005. In September 2026, Roblox turned 20.
Who made Roblox?
Roblox was created by 2 co-founders:
- David Baszucki, who has led Roblox as its chief executive.
- Erik Cassel, who led engineering until his death in 2013.
Before Roblox, the two had worked together on educational physics software, which influenced Roblox’s focus on building and simulation.
Roblox’s release dates by platform
| Platform | Release date |
|---|---|
| Windows | September 1, 2006 |
| iOS (iPhone and iPad) | December 11, 2012 |
| Android | July 16, 2014 |
| Xbox One | November 20, 2015 |
| Meta Quest 2 and Quest Pro | September 2023 |
| PlayStation 4 | October 10, 2023 |
| PlayStation 5 (native) | April 14, 2026 |
Roblox has never been released on Nintendo Switch; see is Roblox on Nintendo Switch.
How old is Roblox?
Roblox is 20 years old, counting from its public release on September 1, 2006, and about 22 years old counting from the first DynaBlocks beta in 2004. Roblox marked its 20th anniversary in September 2026 with an in-platform event.
How has Roblox changed since 2006?
The biggest changes came from what players could build. Roblox Studio grew from a simple editor into a full game engine with its own language, Luau, and in 2026 added AI tools and a mobile creation tab. Read more in what is Roblox Studio.