I play from Barnaul, Siberia. Even with a good VPN, my ping to the closest server (Frankfurt, Germany) is usually 120 ms. Sometimes it drops to 110, but rarely lower. This high latency greatly affects the gaming experience, making it almost impossible to compete fairly with players from Europe who enjoy much faster connections with pings as low as 30 ms.

My friend, who lives in the same city, also suffers from a similar issue. We were playing a fast-paced, reactive game, giving our best effort — we strategized, coordinated, and remained focused. Yet, we kept losing to beginners who seemed effortlessly ahead, only because they had significantly lower ping rates. It felt utterly unfair to see our skills overshadowed by technological limitations.

This is not just a problem for us. Millions of Roblox players across Siberia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia experience the same frustration due to the lack of local edge servers. The delay caused by the distant servers impacts our ability to play competitively and enjoy the platform fully.

The solution is clear: deploying Roblox edge servers in strategic locations within Russia and its neighboring regions. This will drastically reduce latency for players in these areas, leveling the playing field and enhancing their overall gaming experience. By investing in server infrastructure closer to these players, Roblox can open the doors to a more inclusive and fair gaming environment.

It's time for Roblox to expand its reach and consider the vast community in Siberia, Russia, Kazakhstan, and Central Asia. We request Roblox to sincerely evaluate the feasibility of implementing edge servers closer to our location.

Please sign this petition to bring attention to this issue and advocate for a fairer gaming experience for millions of players who are eager to compete on equal footing.