To modernize its avatars, Roblox had to craft a new tech stack known as R15, because the newer avatars have 15 body parts compared to the old R6 models, which only have six.

Steps for altering your avatar’s appearance in every Roblox experience, from adding and removing items to changing your skin color and gender.

The Roblox team discusses how the additions point to where Roblox is starting to flex across platforms, into VR, and eventually maybe AR too.