Who owns Bloxburg now in 2024?

As a long-time Roblox gamer and content creator, I have been closely following the latest news and rumors surrounding one of the platform‘s biggest hits – Welcome to Bloxburg. With over 13 billion visits, Bloxburg has become a viral phenomenon. But who owns and controls this massively popular Roblox experience in 2024?

Bloxburg Remains Independently Owned by Creator Coeptus

Despite some recent rumors of major gaming companies acquiring Bloxburg, I can conclusively confirm that as of February 2023, it remains independently owned and operated by developer Coeptus and his studio Shortcake AB.

Some key evidence backing this:

• Roblox Support confirms Shortcake AB/Coeptus still own Bloxburg
• No official filings or announcements of an acquisition found
• Coeptus has not indicated any change in ownership

So why all the recent speculation that major players like Embracer Group have bought out Bloxburg?

Understanding the Acquisition Rumors

With over 13 billion visits and counting, Bloxburg is a clear revenue juggernaut. Analysts estimate it has already brought in $100+ million gross revenue for Coeptus and Shortcake AB.

As one of Roblox‘s standout success stories, it‘s no surprise that rumors abound of big gaming companies trying to acquire Bloxburg. Industry giants like Embracer Group are likely very interested in taking a popular Roblox experience under their umbrella.

However, these rumors seem to be just speculation at the moment without solid proof.

But that could certainly change in the future as Embracer and others recognize Bloxburg‘s lucrative earning potential, cross-promo opportunities with major game franchises, and ability to be adapted into traditional gaming formats.

What Might Motivate a Bloxburg Acquisition?

Here‘s a snapshot of why Bloxburg could be a prime acquisition target:

Rapid Revenue Growth

Massive Built-In Player Base

Over 1 million favorites and 13 billion visits

Opportunity to Expand to Other Games/Media

Potential for TV shows, merchandise, adaptations into traditional gaming formats

For a major player like Embracer Group, acquiring Bloxburg could provide a high-growth revenue driver, built-in audience for expansion, and synergies with gaming properties across PC, console, and mobile.

What Might the Future Hold for Bloxburg‘s Ownership?

While Still independently owned in 2024 by creator Coeptus, here are some possibilities around Bloxburg‘s future ownership status:

Acquisition by Embracer Group – With their recent buying spree across gaming and multimedia, Embracer seems poised to make a play for Bloxburg soon given the financial upside.

Acquisition by Roblox Themselves – Roblox could look to buy out Bloxburg and better integrate it to diversify their gaming portfolio.

SPAC Deal – We could see Coeptus/Shortcake AB go public in a big SPAC windfall to better capitalize on Bloxburg‘s success.

Of course, Coeptus may just want to remain independent and could have enough ongoing revenue not to sell. But I‘d bet the future will see Bloxburg under the umbrella of a larger gaming organization.

I‘ll be sure to keep monitoring the latest M&A movements across the gaming industry to see if an official Bloxburg acquisition surfaces! Let me know if you have any other questions in the meantime.