The Roblox community is upset about the high cost to change usernames. Roblox, made by David Baszucki and Erik Cassel, started in 2006 and has 85 million daily users. Users create games and use Robux, a virtual currency.
Recently, Roblox took away its Legacy Chat and replaced it with TextChatService. Some players worry this change will impact admin games. Roblox said the change was needed for parental controls and future safety rules.
A Reddit user, AutomaticNecessary17, asked why it costs 1000 Robux, which is about $12.50, to change usernames. Some say that's high. But others noted Xbox charges $10 and PlayStation charges up to $9.99 for similar changes, showing this is common.
Redditors shared thoughts. Some said the cost keeps usernames unique, tied to one account forever. Others simply said Roblox wants to earn money.
Another puzzle is a player who spent $10,000—or 769,000 Robux—changing their username 769 times. This shows people might change names as they grow up, but doing so over 700 times is surprising. Roblox might also change "Friends," which lets users chat and connect, adding to the confusion.
Roblox Fans Are Upset About the Price of Changing Usernames
May 08, 2025