As ROBLOX continues to grow, there are going to be exciting opportunities for Developers to work on unique and collaborative projects. At ROBLOX we desire for our developers to have a chance to work with top notch ROBLOX producers and benefit from great business opportunities our sponsors provide. This post will lay out the various opportunities that will be available to our Dev community.
Projects: What kind of opportunities are available?
##ROBLOX Event Custom Game
Description:
[ul][li]This is a custom game created for a ROBLOX Event, such as ‘Egg Hunt’ or ‘Halloween.’[/li]
[li]ROBLOX will provide a basic theme and work with a developer to form the core gameplay loop ideas. [/li]
[li]The Developer will get creative and design freedom to craft a game in their style that matches the appropriate aesthetic and theme.[/li]
[li]Game mechanics will include missions and objectives that allow users to earn virtual prizes.[/li][/ul]
Specs:
[ul][li]There would be a special section of the game with advertising and the sponsor’s theme.[/li][/ul]
Compensation:
[ul][li]Compensation will depend on who is sponsoring the game.[/li]
[li]There may be a Corporate sponsor on these events including a lump payment or in-game monetization. Each game’s payment structure will be finalized and approved by ROBLOX.[/li][/ul]
##Advertising Custom Game
Description:
[ul][li]This is a game created for a specific Brand or Company and the developer will work with a ROBLOX producer.[/li][/ul]
Specs:
[ul][li]These project are often on a tight deadline such as an 8-12 week schedule from start to launch. [/li]
[li]The sponsor will have specific assets or game play ideas that will need to be integrated into the game.[/li][/ul]
Compensation:
[ul][li]There is no in-game monetarization allowed in these games, instead the developer would be paid a predetermined amount established at the start of the project.[/li]
[li]A developer could expect a check with each milestone achieved during the development cycle.[/li][/ul]
##Event and advertising game take overs
Description:
[ul][li]This type of event happens across 2-4 already established ROBLOX games, and is selected by the sponsor for each event.[/li][/ul]
Specs:
[ul][li]In game advertising and brand assets are placed in the game.[/li]
[li]For a game to be considered it must have 200,000 game plays per month, and have an updated style that does not contain any IP from other brands.[/li]
[li]Brand is also looking for a well polished and consistent game experience when choosing games to feature sponsors.[/li]
[li]Also some sponsors are kid-focused brands that look to align with E-Rated games that don’t feature any violence.[/li][/ul]
Compensation:
[ul][li]A one lump sum determined to be determined by the promotional event.[/li][/ul]
Compensation: How do I make money in these opportunities?
The amount of compensation will vary from event to event, but will be specifically explained in the contracted offer. The compensation will generally involve a payout from ROBLOX, but may include in-game monetization opportunities.
Apply: How do I find out about these Opportunities?
When a contract from a sponsor is available, it will be posted in the Public Updates and Announcements of the ROBLOX DEV Forum. The post will link you to a survey where you will give a design pitch for the proposed game based on the synopsis provided. ROBLOX will reach out to the development team with the game pitch that aligns with the project best and reward them the development contract. Good Luck!