Roblox removed its "oof" sound effect when players die in the game as it has been replaced with a new one, irking some of its fans.
The phenomenal gaming platform, Roblox, has formally announced that the iconic and controversial "oof" sound is leaving the game.
But why has it come to this point?
Roblox Removes its 'Oof' Sound
As per the latest news from Comicbook.com, when Roblox players die in the game, an "oof" sound effect plays.
It is worth noting that the "oof" sound has become a staple part of the gaming platform for several years.
The news outlet notes that Roblox has been heavily popular for all ages of gamers as it allows them to be creative in various means, such as creating their own games or trying out creations from other players.
And part of the whole experience is the iconic "oof" sound effect when players of Roblox have died.
Comicbook.com notes that the said sound effect has been phenomenal enough that it has been heard countless times outside of the game.
In fact, content creators on video-sharing platforms, such as YouTube and TikTok, have been using the iconic Roblox sound to spice their videos.
Roblox 'Oof' Sound: Why Was It Removed
However, it turns out that the "oof" sound on Roblox has been facing licensing issues.
Although the sound effect has been available on Roblox for quite some time now, it originated from another game.
The "oof" sound initially saw the light of day in the action-adventure PC game known as Messiah, which debuted more than two days ago or way back in 2000.
And the specific sound effect was created by no less than Tommy Tallarico during the new millennium.
But in 2020, Roblox and the creator of the iconic "oof" sound have forged a deal, wherein both of them would earn some money from the sound effect.
And as such, according to a recent report by The Gamer, the "oof" sound has become a microtransaction, which requires players to shell out roughly a dollar or 100 Robux.
But this time, the gaming platform has officially ditched the "oof" sound when its players die in favor of a new sound effect.
Roblox Adds Sounds to Avatar Shop
On top of replacing the "oof" sound altogether, Roblox also teased that it would include sound effects in its Avatar store,
It should enable Roblox players to buy sounds from various licensors and creators, allowing them to customize the sounds of their avatars.
That said, it also opens the possibility of having the "oof" sound officially for sale at the Avatar store soon. But it remains to be seen if there are any plans for that.
