Why I am showing up as a ‘Noob’ on Roblox? – Roblox currently experiencing avatar error

Players across the Roblox platform have begun experiencing avatar-related glitches, including skin color changes, clothing removal, and full-on "noob" transformations. So, what's going on? Is Roblox hacked? Did all of my clothes disappear? Is my account compromised?! No, no, and no—your account is fine, Roblox is fine, and the issue will be fixed on the developer end soon. Sit tight and continue reading below if you're looking for more information.

Why do I look like a noob in every Roblox game?

At the time of this article's publication, 1pm CT on Thursday May 4, 2023, the Roblox Status website is reporting an "Active Incident" that's effecting players around the globe. As the website states, this incident is resulting in "default Avatar appearance for many users;" in other words, many players are loading into experiences with the classic "noob" look, rather than their normal avatar. The Avatar Editor is currently experiencing issues as well, with many players blocked from even accessing it.

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This issue seems to have started early Thursday morning and is currently under investigation by Roblox's development and support teams. If you're currently running into avatar-related problems, rest assured that Roblox is doing everything it can to get the platform back up and running, and that the problem isn't coming from your end!

Check back with the Roblox Status website often to stay in the know about Roblox's latest progress. If the issues persist on your account after Roblox has reported a fix, you may need to reach out to Roblox support.

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