**Petition to the Federal Trade Commission: Hold Roblox Accountable for Antitrust Practices and Mandate Open Portability for Developers To Port their hard work and Experiences to other platforms**

Dear Federal Trade Commission,

We, the undersigned developers, gamers, and concerned consumers, urge the FTC to investigate and sue Roblox Corporation for engaging in anticompetitive practices that stifle innovation, trap creators in a closed ecosystem, and harm the broader digital economy. Specifically, we call on the FTC to seek a court order compelling Roblox to open its platform, allowing developers to freely port their experiences, assets, and creations to competing platforms such as Unity, Polytoria, Second Life, Godot Engine, Core by Manticore Games, Unreal Engine, and other Lua-scripting-supported 3D world applications—without restrictions, fees, or punitive measures.

Roblox has built a massive user base and developer community by promising a creative haven for building immersive 3D worlds. However, its policies effectively lock developers into the platform, preventing them from exporting their hard-earned work elsewhere. This creates a "walled garden" where creators invest years of effort—designing games, scripting mechanics, and amassing communities—only to find themselves unable to migrate if Roblox's terms become unfavorable, competition arises, or better opportunities emerge. Such practices not only discourage competition but also exploit developers, forcing them to abandon their intellectual property or start from scratch, sacrificing invaluable time and resources for nothing.

A clear precedent exists for this action. In the landmark ruling in *Epic Games v. Google* (2023), a federal judge determined that Google's Play Store engaged in antitrust violations by maintaining exclusive control over app distribution and payments. The court mandated that Google open its ecosystem to competing app stores and third-party payment systems, fostering greater choice and innovation for developers and users alike. Roblox's model mirrors this: It dominates the user-generated 3D gaming space, controlling access to tools like Roblox Studio while prohibiting seamless exports. By applying similar scrutiny, the FTC can ensure Roblox does not evade accountability simply because it targets a younger demographic or frames itself as a "creative platform" rather than a marketplace.

Opening Roblox to portability would yield widespread benefits:
- **Empower Developers**: Creators could leverage their work across multiple platforms, reducing dependency on Roblox's volatile policies, such as sudden fee hikes or content moderation changes that can devastate livelihoods.
- **Boost Competition**: Platforms like Unity and Polytoria could thrive by attracting migrated experiences, leading to a more diverse and innovative 3D gaming landscape.
- **Protect Consumers**: Users would gain access to beloved games on their preferred platforms, free from Roblox's monopolistic grip, potentially lowering costs and improving experiences through cross-platform features.
- **Promote Fairness in the Digital Economy**: This move aligns with the FTC's mission to combat Big Tech's anticompetitive tactics, preventing Roblox from becoming another unchecked gatekeeper like Google or Apple.

We implore the FTC to act swiftly. Launch an investigation, file suit under the Sherman Antitrust Act and FTC Act, and pursue injunctive relief to mandate open portability. Developers deserve freedom, not captivity. Join us in signing this petition to demand a more open, equitable future for digital creation.

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Roblox should allow us to port our Experiences to different platforms without restriction – Angel Girl Brianna