Roblox launches creator esports tournament in Los Angeles

Online game platform Roblox will expand into esports with the inaugural Roblox Creator Showdown.

Taking place on December 4th (2 PM PT / 10 PM GMT) in Los Angeles, California, eight content creators will compete for a chance to win a share of its $50,000 (~£37,493) prize pool.

According to a release, the event is part of Roblox’s ‘commitment to finding new ways to connect its global community’ by celebrating creators making content using its platform. The launch of the tournament comes at a time of growth for the game, which surpassed over 1 trillion views on YouTube this summer.

The eight creators are split into four teams and will compete across four Roblox titles. Esports event host Mimi ‘aEvlicat’ Wermcrantz will host the Roblox Creator Showdown alongside Australian Roblox content creator Bundun.

Ink Game, inspired by the hit Netflix show Squid Game, headlines the game lineup, alongside Tower of Hell, Rivals, and Blue Lock Rivals. The titles span a variety of genres, including first-person shooter, survival, and obstacle courses. In addition to the four titles, fans can vote on wildcard titles where competitors can earn additional points.

Launched in 2006, Roblox has become one of the largest gaming platforms in the world. In August, founder and CEO David Baszucki revealed it hit a peak of over 45m players across several titles.

Below is a list of the eight content creators competing in the inaugural Roblox Creator Showdown:

Katrina Buno is one of the biggest Roblox content creators in the world. With over 11m YouTube subscribers, the creator plays a variety of titles available on the platform. Moreover, Caylus has over 19m subscribers on YouTube.

With a vast selection of games available on the platform, Roblox has the resources to launch a dedicated esports circuit if it plans on expanding its presence within the industry.

The launch of the Creator Showdown is a solid introduction, utilising the biggest content creators and their platforms to showcase the event to a wide audience.

Fans can tune into the event across Roblox’s YouTube, Twitch, and TikTok channels. Alternatively, players can log into The Block experience to view the action in-game.