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Why publishers and investors are increasingly backing user-generated games over conventional ones

April 27, 2026

Why publishers and investors are increasingly backing user-generated games over conventional ones

The runaway success of hit games created on user-generation platforms, chiefly Roblox, is increasingly attracting investment from venture capital and publishers who previously backed PC and console games, says investment firm Double Black Capital, who say that major publishers won't be far behind.

By Jon HicksRoblox CorporationfundingMojang

The runaway success of hit games created on user-generation platforms, chiefly Roblox, is increasingly attracting investment from venture capital and publishers who previously backed PC and console games, says investment firm Double Black Capital, who say that major publishers won't be far behind. Read more

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