The Roblox licensing platform launch marks a transformative moment for both intellectual property (IP) holders and the millions of creators building content on the Roblox platform.

Rolled out on July 15, as part of a broader wave of Roblox 2025 updates, this new system finally gives both IP owners and creators the tools they’ve been waiting for. With the debut of License Manager and the Licenses Catalog, Roblox is making it easier than ever to bring official brands into your experiences—legally and creatively. Here is how.

What is the Roblox Licensing Platform?

At the core of the Roblox licensing platform launch are two new services:

License Manager

This tool allows IP owners to upload, manage, and monitor how their assets are used on the platform. They can set licensing terms, define revenue splits, and approve or decline proposals, all through a simple dashboard.

Licenses Catalog

Designed for eligible Roblox creators, the Licenses Catalog serves as a searchable marketplace of IPs available for licensing. It allows developers to request permission to build games or experiences using well-known franchises while complying with official brand guidelines. 

Major IP partners at Roblox Licensing Platform launch

The Roblox licensing platform launch went live with several big-name partners and a lineup of iconic intellectual properties:

• Netflix: Stranger Things, Squid Game
• Lionsgate: Twilight, Saw, Divergent, Now You See Me
• Sega: Like a Dragon (Yakuza)
• Kodansha: Blue Lock, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (coming soon)

These partnerships show Roblox’s ambition to bring branded, high-quality content directly into the hands of its vast creator base.

Why the Roblox Licensing Platform matters

The Roblox licensing platform launch benefits three key stakeholders:

• For IP owners: It provides a scalable, secure way to monetize popular franchises in the metaverse, tapping into Roblox’s daily audience of over 97 million users.
• For creators: It removes the legal gray area around using branded content. Developers can now build immersive, IP-backed experiences with full permission—and revenue-sharing options.
• For players: The result is richer, more authentic experiences on the platform, built by fans who now have access to official assets and lore.

Creator monetization & future growth

Roblox is doubling down on its creator economy. The platform already paid out $923 million in 2024, and with licensing now built-in, it's projecting over $1 billion in 2025. This move complements other recent initiatives, including:

• A $35 million creator fund
• Integrated avatar commerce tools
• Enhanced UGC moderation and marketplace systems

What's next?

Following the Roblox licensing platform launch, the company plans to:

• Onboard more IPs across film, TV, anime, and gaming
• Introduce more flexible license types (e.g., for avatars or assets, not just full games)
• Improve discovery and matchmaking between IP owners and creators