Roblox is ending its test of time-based avatar item purchases. Starting November 30, 2026, players will no longer be able to buy or extend Timed Options in the Marketplace or inside experiences. The change does not remove permanent purchases, and it does not suddenly cancel rental periods that players already paid for.
The key distinction is simple: a timed option is temporary access, while a permanent purchase remains permanent. If you are a player deciding whether to keep an avatar look, check the permanent price before the deadline. If you are a creator, remove or update any shop flow that still offers timed purchases.
When do Roblox avatar rentals end?
The cutoff date is November 30, 2026. In an October 29 update to its official developer announcement, Roblox said players would no longer be able to purchase or extend Timed Options for avatar items in the Marketplace or in games from that date. Roblox described the decision as ending its test of time-based avatar items and refocusing Marketplace purchases on permanent ownership.
This is a scheduled change, not an immediate shutdown on the day of the announcement. As of November 3, 2026, the stated November 30 cutoff is still in the future.
What changes on November 30?
- New timed purchases stop: Players will no longer be able to buy an avatar item through a Timed Option.
- Timed extensions stop: Players will no longer be able to extend an existing timed purchase after the cutoff.
- Permanent purchases continue: Items remain available for permanent purchase where the creator keeps them on sale.
- Creator Hub controls disappear: Roblox says the Timed Options toggles will no longer appear in Creator Hub after November 30.
- Past sales remain in analytics: Creators can still see historical timed-option sales data.
Will items you already rented disappear on November 30?
No. Roblox says Timed Options purchased before November 30 will keep working until their own expiration time. When the paid period expires, the item leaves the player's inventory and avatar as it does under the existing rules.
That means November 30 is not a mass-removal date for every item currently being used through a timed purchase. A three-, seven-, or fourteen-day period that runs beyond the cutoff is not described as ending early. It continues to its normal expiration; the player simply cannot buy a new timed period or extend it after the deadline.
Can players still buy the same avatar items permanently?
Yes, provided the item is still on sale. Roblox specifically says items will remain available as permanent purchases and that their permanent pricing and ownership are not changing because of this announcement.
Do not assume that a low timed-option price is the permanent price. The timed option only grants access for a limited period. Before spending Robux, open the item page and select the permanent purchase option if you want to keep the item without a timed expiration. Check the current price shown on the item page rather than relying on an old screenshot or a social post.
What Roblox creators and game developers should do now
Roblox has asked creators to update any purchase flow that sells Timed Options. The announcement specifically calls out MarketplaceService:PromptBulkPurchase(), hard-coded Timed Options purchase options, and shops or user interfaces that display timed purchase choices.
Before November 30, creators should:
- Remove timed-duration choices from in-experience shops and avatar item menus.
- Review scripts that call
MarketplaceService:PromptBulkPurchase()with timed purchase options. - Remove hard-coded rental durations and prices instead of assuming those options will continue to work.
- Keep permanent purchase paths available for items that remain on sale.
- Test the revised flow so players are not shown a timed option that will fail after the cutoff.
Which avatar items did Timed Options cover?
Roblox's Marketplace documentation describes timed options for 3D shirts, pants, and sweaters, with temporary access periods of 3, 7, or 14 days. The October 29 sunset notice is broader in its wording: it says players will no longer be able to buy or extend Timed Options for avatar items in the Marketplace or in games.
Keep those two statements distinct. The documentation explains the feature's listed supported clothing categories; the sunset notice gives the November 30 cutoff. Neither statement says that the entire Roblox Marketplace is closing or that permanent avatar item sales are ending.
What players should do before the deadline
If you are using a timed item and want to keep it long-term, compare its permanent purchase price with the cost of temporary access. If you only need the look for a short period, your existing timed purchase remains valid until it expires. There is no need to panic-buy an item just because the sunset date is approaching.
Also be careful with posts that say every rented item will be removed on November 30 or that Roblox is removing avatar clothing. Those claims go beyond the official notice. The confirmed change is the end of new Timed Options purchases and extensions; permanent sales continue.
Frequently asked questions
When will Roblox stop avatar item rentals?
November 30, 2026. From that date, players cannot buy or extend Timed Options for avatar items in the Marketplace or in games.
Will my current timed avatar item stop working on November 30?
No. A Timed Option purchased before the cutoff continues until its own expiration time. It then leaves the player's inventory and avatar under the existing rules.
Can I still buy avatar clothes permanently?
Yes. Roblox says permanent purchases will remain available for items that are still on sale, and their permanent pricing and ownership are not changing because of this update.
Will Roblox remove all avatar items or close the Marketplace?
No. The announcement concerns Timed Options, not the whole Marketplace. Permanent avatar item purchases continue.
What should creators change in their games?
Creators should remove Timed Options from purchase menus, update any MarketplaceService:PromptBulkPurchase() flows that offer timed purchases, and keep permanent purchase options where appropriate.
Official sources and further reading
- Roblox Developer Forum: October 29, 2026 Timed Options sunset announcement
- Roblox Developer Forum: Weekly Recap, October 26–30, 2026
- Roblox Creator Hub: Marketplace fees, commissions, and Timed Options documentation
Author: Shivam Das. Updated November 3, 2026. This article distinguishes Roblox's confirmed announcement from screenshots illustrating the earlier test experience.
