The removal stems from a long-standing licensing dispute involving the sound’s original creator, . While many assumed the sound was an original Roblox asset, it actually originated from a 2000 PC game called Messiah .
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The sound was removed as a default but remained available in the for developers to purchase for 100 Robux (about $1). Tallarico received compensation for these sales. The removal stems from a long-standing licensing dispute