Roblox (NYSE: RBLX) has garnered a lot of hype from investors in recent months. The stock is trading at a serious discount right now, down more than 35% year to date.

But did you know that Roblox games can generate real-world money? The stories differ from one developer to the next, but it is possible to make a living with virtual-world money.

But did you know that Roblox games can generate real-world money? The stories differ from one developer to the next, but it is possible to make a living with virtual-world money.

Developers can make money by selling things like items, cosmetics, or avatars (often in their own in-game stores similar to those in mobile apps) in exchange for Roblox’s in-app currency, Robux.

How do you make games in Roblox? Firstly you'll need to download and install Roblox Studio, a free piece of software that is used to create all Roblox games.

That has not been the case so far. If it's free to sign up, how does Roblox make money? The company sells an in-game currency called Robux.