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Guilded is a VoIP, instant messaging, and digital distribution platform designed by Guilded Inc. and was bought by Roblox Corporation on August 16, 2021 for $90M.cite-ref-0-1-0[1] Guilded is based in San Francisco.cite-ref-1-2-0[2] Users communicate with voice calls, video calls, text messaging, media and files in private chats or as part of communities called "servers".cite-ref-crunch-3-0[3] Guilded was founded by Eli Brown, a former Facebook and Xbox employee.cite-ref-1-2-1[2] Guilded is available on Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, and iOS.

Guilded is a main competitor of Discord and primarily focuses on video game communities, such as those focused on competitive gaming and esports.cite-ref-0-1-1[1]cite-ref-crunch-3-1[3] It provides features intended for video gaming clans, such as scheduling tools and integrated calendars.cite-ref-crunch-3-2[3]cite-ref-4[4] Guilded is developed by Guilded, Inc. which has been an independent product group of the Roblox Corporation since August 16, 2021.cite-ref-5[5]cite-ref-6[6]

On May 31, 2024, Roblox Corporation announced that all current accounts must have a Roblox account linked before July 15, 2024 to continue using their Guilded account, while new users will only have the option to sign up with Roblox.cite-ref-7[7]

On October 12, 2024, Roblox restricted access for Guilded users in Russia, citing concerns that Guilded could be blocked in the country.cite-ref-8[8]

cite-note-0-11. ↑ "Roblox Announcement". July 16, 2021. Retrieved October 9, 2022.

cite-note-1-22. ↑ citerefthapa2021Thapa, Anuz (August 17, 2021). "What Is Guilded?". TheStreet. Retrieved September 25, 2021.

cite-note-crunch-33. ↑ citerefmatney2020Matney, Lucas (May 1, 2020). "Guilded raises over $7 million for its competitive gaming-focused chat app". TechCrunch. Archived from the original on August 17, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2021.

cite-note-44. ↑ "Roblox acquires game chat startup Guilded". VentureBeat. August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 21, 2021.

cite-note-55. ↑ citerefmatney2021Matney, Lucas (August 16, 2021). "Roblox acquires Discord competitor Guilded". TechCrunch. Retrieved August 21, 2021.

cite-note-66. ↑ citerefla-monica2021La Monica, Paul R. (August 16, 2021). "Roblox wants to rule the metaverse". CNN Business. Retrieved September 24, 2021.

cite-note-77. ↑ "Update to Guilded login requirements". Guilded - Chat for Gaming Communities. Archived from the original on June 1, 2024. Retrieved June 1, 2024.

cite-note-88. ↑ citeref-mer2024Ömer (October 13, 2024). "Russia is now banning Discord alternative apps!". ShiftDelete.Net Global. Retrieved November 13, 2024.