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Free initiative combines online courses, in-person events, and creative challenges to bring Brazilian students closer to programming and digital game development.
Roblox and Mastertech are expanding a free initiative that aims to train 10,000 young Brazilians in programming and game creation by 2026.
The project, called Expedition Roblox, brings together online courses, creation challenges, and in-person meetings in different capitals of the country.
The initiative is already close to reaching 2,500 participants, according to the organizers.
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The training introduces young people to the world of digital game creation through the Luau language, used in Roblox Studio.
The language is considered accessible for those who want to start in the development of digital experiences.
Expedition Roblox on the Road brings programming to young people
The in-person stage of the project was named Expedition Roblox on the Road.
The action has already passed through Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, and Brasília, bringing practical activities to students.
During the meetings, young people develop experiences within Roblox Studio.
Participants also undertake creation challenges with the support of specialized monitors.
In São Paulo, public school students created their own projects and participated in a game competition.
The stage also offered spaces for parents and guardians to better understand the platform.
Guardians were also able to understand the parental control features available on Roblox.
Free courses total 36 hours of online training
Expedition Roblox also offers online and completely free training tracks.
The content was developed by Mastertech to work directly within Roblox Studio.
The track uses a custom plugin created to support learning within the platform.
In total, the training adds up to 36 hours of content.
Each participant can progress at their own pace, according to their availability and interest in game creation.
The program also offers materials for educators interested in using Roblox as a learning tool.
Parents and guardians also find content to better understand how the platform works.
Game Jams stimulate creativity and practice within Roblox Studio
The national Game Jams are part of the initiative and reinforce practical learning.
These monthly challenges encourage participants to create items, maps, avatars, and complete experiences.
The activities take place within Roblox Studio.
The themes worked on involve education and digital culture.
In practice, young people apply the knowledge learned and develop creative solutions within the platform.
Roblox expands presence in Brazil and bets on new creators
Roblox highlights that the project seeks to expand access to digital creation in Brazil.
The company also intends to present opportunities related to game development for young people from different regions.
The initiative accompanies Roblox’s investments in the country.
In 2025, the company inaugurated its first Brazilian data center.
The structure was created to improve the experience of local players and developers.
With free courses, in-person events, and creative challenges, the Roblox Expedition brings a new generation closer to the world of programming.
In this way, the project reinforces the growth of digital creation among young Brazilians.
What do you think is more important for young Brazilians: learning programming while still in school or getting to know game creation through free projects like this one? Share your opinion!
