The Grace Roblox controversy refers to internal and community drama involving lead developer Simon in early 2026, which led to Simon quitting development, distress across the team, and the project's official discontinuation on April 1, 2026. While Grace [GRACE BUT EVIL] remains playable on Roblox, all future primary updates have been cancelled, and the developers announced plans to make the project open-source.
What Caused the Grace Roblox Controversy?
The controversy surrounding Grace stemmed from disputes and social media drama on Twitter involving the primary developer, known within the community as Simon. According to community discussions and wiki documentation from the game's staff and players, the fallout created significant stress and fear across the development group, The Fartering Few.
While public update logs did not publish a full itemized breakdown of the external Twitter arguments, the official documentation directly cited developer drama as the breaking point. Facing mounting community pressure, Simon chose to permanently leave the development team. In a subsequent public statement, the team offered an apology regarding the situation, expressing remorse for their actions and the resulting delays before bringing active development to an end.
Key Dates in the Game's Lifecycle and Discontinuation
Grace moved rapidly from an experimental Rooms-like survival title to an active project before development was cut short.
| Date | Milestone or Event | Details Documented in Game Records |
|---|---|---|
| September 3–4, 2024 | Initial Game Release | Launched on Roblox under the group The Fartering Few as a fast-paced survival Rooms-like title. |
| July 19, 2025 | Spread the Love Update | Added new entities, modifiers, skins, and the Zen and REPRIEVE modes. |
| February 27, 2026 | Soul Over Body Update | Major expansion introducing Domains, new entities, items, and a lobby revamp. |
| April 1, 2026 | Official Discontinuation Update | Active development ceased following the controversy with Simon. |
The discontinuation notice posted on the official update logs stated: "Once again, we are sorry. For our actions and for the wait. We hope that our audience reads this and has a great day."
Cancelled Content and Gameplay Scraps
The sudden end of development left multiple planned updates and features unreleased or stripped from the game:
- Scrapped Domains for Dozer and Rue: In the Soul Over Body update, players could access high-difficulty challenge areas known as Domains (such as Nede, Sinrow, and Clot). Official documentation notes that the entities Dozer and Rue were originally intended to receive their own dedicated Domains, but both were scrapped due to the controversy.
- The Mutter Update: Community members and players noted that a planned update or mode titled "mutter" was in the pipeline, but the developer departure occurred before it could be finalized.
Current Status: Is Grace Still Playable?
Despite being officially discontinued, the game has not been removed from Roblox. Players can still launch Grace [GRACE BUT EVIL] and access existing modes, including Grace, Zen, REPRIEVE, CHAOS, and Domains via WOED or standard Saferoom progression.
To prevent the project from dying out entirely, the developers announced plans to make the game's code open-source. This allows hobbyists and community creators to study the mechanics, run fan-maintained servers, and build community versions of the game.
Frequently Asked Questions
Was Grace deleted from Roblox after the controversy?
No. The game was discontinued, meaning it will no longer receive official content expansions, but the original Roblox experience remains open and playable.
Who was the main developer involved in the Grace drama?
The developer identified in community logs and team departures was Simon, who served as the primary creator behind the title before resigning.
Will there be an official Grace 2 or revived updates?
No official updates are scheduled. The developers noted on social media that resolving the situation or resuming development was highly unlikely, directing community attention toward the open-source release instead.
