Lil Nas X is bringing his hit single “Old Town Road” to Roblox via an “elaborate virtual concert.” Following in the footsteps of Fortnite’s successful concert with Travis Scott, Roblox is hosting their first virtual concert featuring a major artist: Lil Nas X, and it is expected to be very “elaborate.” A “motion-captured avatar” of the musician will be performing his viral hit “Old Town Road” in a set full of virtual “wooden saloons and spinning dust devils,” before transforming into a “darker, almost vampiric stage” for “Rodeo,” and morphing into a “futuristic city” for “Panini.” The move shows how serious Roblox is about becoming a social and entertainment venue beyond just being a kids gaming platform. (The Verge)
