RBF-008: RobloxFun Archive

Class: Monitored

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RobloxFun Archive
  • ClassicObby_Archive
  • DeletedGame_12345
  • PrivateWorld_67890
  • MapGallery_v1
Issue: Thumbnails could not be archived due to missing data, aswell as places missing.

Containment Procedures

  • Patch client to v2.104+ to remove the Archive tab from the Settings menu.
  • Deploy server script to block any API calls to LoadArchive().
  • Delete local cache folder %AppData%/Roblox/RobloxFunArchive on launch.
  • Monitor client logs for the event ArchivePanelLoaded and force-exit.
  • Whitelist allowed UI modules; flag any unknown ArchiveEntry instances.

Description

The RobloxFun Archive is a hidden feature in older Roblox clients (v2.103, released 2020) that surfaces a secret tab listing “archived” games and assets. When opened, it presents a scrollable gallery of thumbnails from deleted or private experiences. Selecting an entry attempts to load a snapshot—often resulting in blank maps, GUI glitches, or client freezes.

First Encounter

Discovered on 2020-11-07 by beta tester Op_Sapphire while inspecting logs for stray API calls. The tester opened Settings in the Client and saw an extra “RobloxFun Archive” option. Upon clicking, the screen flickered and dozens of thumbnails appeared.

Fate

Officially patched out in v2.104 (2022-01-22). Any remaining clients default to a stub dialog. Archive entries survive in cached data but cannot be accessed without modifying the client binary.

Addendum

  • Log 008A – Archive Leak
    2014-12-15: Build v2.103 compiled with hidden Archive tab. No internal documentation exists.
  • Transcript – Tester Interview
    Op_Sapphire: “I clicked Archive, saw like 40 thumbnails of games I never published nor made, as well as finding deleted/privated games.”
    ClientLog: [2020-11-07 14:32:18 | Event: ArchivePanelLoaded]
  • Patch Note – v2.104
    “Removed unused UI module ‘ArchivePanel’ and disabled LoadArchive() calls.”
  • Researcher Insight
    The archive entries reference legacy PlaceIDs and may contain recoverable data fragments.

Entry: DeletedGame_12345

Place ID: 12345678

Status: Unavailable
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