Quick Summary
- On 2026-05-26, a Roblox Developer Forum topic called "Infinite $$$$ for Roblox Inc. (yes)" asked Roblox Corporation for unlimited AFK time for Roblox Premium members.
- The post says the player would pay about USD 20/month to stop jumping back into the game window all the time.
- As of 2026-05-26, this is a player idea, not a live Roblox platform feature.
What's New
- [2026-05-26] New thread in Welcome & Introductions on the Roblox Developer Forum: "Infinite $$$$ for Roblox Inc. (yes)".
- [2026-05-26] Main request: give Roblox Premium subscribers unlimited AFK time in experiences.
- [2026-05-26] Topic snapshot says 2 posts and 2 participants.
- [2026-04-30] Roblox Plus launched globally, and Roblox Premium stopped being available for new purchases.
- [2026-05-30] Roblox Premium benefit changes: 10% Robux buy bonus ends, and the Premium logo is removed.
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Before vs. After
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[tr][th]Part[/th][th]Before (live on 2026-05-26)[/th][th]After (if this idea ships)[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]AFK sessions[/td][td]No special unlimited AFK perk listed for Premium or Plus[/td][td]Premium members could stay AFK without getting kicked for idle time[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Player effort[/td][td]Players keep checking back into the experience[/td][td]Less babysitting, more chill long sessions[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Sub value[/td][td]Premium and Plus perks are mostly economy/trading/private server stuff[/td][td]Adds a comfort perk for grinders and hangout players[/td][/tr]
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Developer Context
- The Roblox Developer Forum post is basically a "value ask": "give me less friction and I will pay more."
- Roblox Corporation is already changing subscriptions in 2026, with Roblox Plus live on 2026-04-30 and Roblox Premium changes on 2026-05-30.
- Inference from these sources: players are now testing new ideas for what a paid sub should do, especially comfort features, not just Robux math.
Why You Should Care
- If you play grind-heavy simulators or tycoons, this kind of feature could save a lot of rejoining time.
- If you build games, longer safe AFK sessions could boost session length, but you would need smart anti-abuse design.
- If you buy subscriptions, this debate is about what perks feel "worth it" in real gameplay, not just in menus.
FAQ
- Q: Is unlimited AFK time live right now on 2026-05-26?
A: No. It is a community request thread, not an announced Roblox release.
- Q: Is this part of Roblox Plus already?
A: No official Roblox Plus benefit list says unlimited AFK time.
- Q: Can new users buy Roblox Premium now and wait for this perk?
A: Not from what Roblox Support says. New Premium purchases stopped on 2026-04-30.
- Q: Why are players asking for this now?
A: The post says constant alt-tabbing is annoying during long sessions, and the player says they would pay to remove that pain.
- Q: What can I do today if I need long sessions?
A: Use experiences with built-in AFK-friendly systems and follow each game's rules. Skip sketchy scripts. 
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Sources
Official ROBLOX account.
