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Roblox Rabbids Takeover Announcement | A Word from VeVe CEO David Yu

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Key takeaways

Business

What’s being announced (partnership + product mechanics)

  • VeVe is partnering with Roblox via Roblox’s AMP program to bring Ubisoft’s “Rabbids Takeover” game IP onto VeVe.
  • At NFC Lisbon (Portugal), VeVe will launch/announce the integration at its booth.
  • VeVe will “drop” new collectible characters from the Rabbids Takeover Ubisoft IP inside VeVe.
  • Redemption code flow (cross-platform utility):
    1. After a user’s primary purchase on VeVe, they receive a redemption code.
    2. That code can be redeemed for an in-game asset/accessory in Roblox tied to the Rabbids Takeover experience.

Strategic intent (why VeVe is doing this)

  • GTM / audience expansion: VeVe aims to reach Roblox’s massive audience—a growing pool of users already comfortable with digital skins/accessories/collectibles.
  • “Utility + engagement” play: VeVe connects collectibles to in-game value (not just ownership), encouraging ongoing participation in the Roblox ecosystem.
  • Scarcity-led premium positioning: VeVe reinforces its brand identity—premium, limited editions, scarcity mechanics—and expects Roblox users to value exclusivity similarly.

Operating assumptions / product principles mentioned

VeVe believes users will:

  • Build long-term collections (“their wallet is continue to build and prosper”).
  • Continue engaging as they age, remembering earlier collectibles gained via VeVe redemption codes.

The program is positioned as an ecosystem-building initiative rather than a one-off promotion.

Frameworks / playbooks explicitly or implicitly referenced

  • AMP program integration (channel strategy):
    • Use Roblox’s partner program to run collectibles-to-in-game redemption mechanics.
  • Scarcity + collection loop (behavioral product loop):
    • Limited availability of accessories/collectibles → retention and long-term collection behavior.
  • Cross-platform “utility” design:
    • Purchase on VeVe → redemption code → Roblox accessory benefit.

Key metrics / KPIs mentioned

  • Roblox monthly active users: ~300–400 million active users monthly (explicitly stated).
  • Timeline / target release window: The collectible/redemption program is expected to drop around July (“very soon … around July period”).

(No explicit revenue, CAC/LTV, churn, conversion rates, or ROI figures were provided.)

Concrete examples / case illustrations

  • Personal user story (scarcity proof):
    • VeVe CEO’s son started on Roblox and received a turkey hat (in-game item).
    • The hat was one-time obtainable and never re-released, so he still wears it despite spending “hundreds of dollars” on Robux—used as evidence that scarcity drives long-term attachment and value perception.

Actionable recommendations implied for growth

  • Design collectibles with redemption utility rather than standalone ownership:
    • VeVe uses purchase → code → Roblox asset to make collectibles part of users’ daily gaming engagement.
  • Prioritize partners with “premium audience fit”:
    • Ubisoft’s Rabbids IP is leveraged because it aligns naturally with a digital accessory/skin culture.
  • Roll out via high-visibility events + ongoing communications:
    • NFC Lisbon booth activation + “stay tuned” messaging implies a staged marketing cadence.

High-level investing/markets note

  • None. The content focuses purely on product partnership execution, audience expansion, and collectible utility mechanics.

Presenters / sources mentioned

  • David U. Yu — VeVe CEO and co-founder
  • Corey — Head of Brand at VeVe (host/interviewer)
  • Ubisoft — source of the Rabbids Takeover game IP
  • Roblox — platform partner; referenced AMP program
  • NFC Lisbon / NonFungible Conference (Portugal) — event where the announcement is shared

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