RH2 The Journey Release History - RH2 The Journey Wiki
The complete history of RH2 The Journey: its release journey from 2021, the pre-alpha, alpha and beta eras, badge milestones, and the numbers behind one of Roblox's biggest basketball games.
Overview
RH2 The Journey was created on March 21, 2021 by BAX Studio and has grown into one of Roblox's most-played basketball games — over 74 million visits, 226,000 favorites, and an 88% positive rating across a five-year journey.
The Release Moment
Footage from the game's release moment — a window into how the community received RH2 The Journey when it went live.
The Journey Timeline
The game's history breaks into distinct eras, each marked by its own badge and player wave.
Pre-Alpha
The earliest era, awarded with the PRE-ALPHA Player badge — 17,960 players hold it.
Alpha
The testing era that shaped the game's identity, marked by the ALPHA Player badge with 104,165 holders.
Beta
The largest wave: the BETA Player badge has 6,821,288 holders — the era most of today's community joined in.
Season 5 (BETA)
The current era, launched August 21, 2026 with the new build creator, League Mode, and freestyle dribbling.
The Numbers
Official Roblox data as of August 22, 2026 — the stats that define the game's scale.
| Metric | Value | What It Says |
|---|---|---|
| Total Visits | 74,625,741 | One of Roblox's biggest sports games |
| Favorites | 226,118 | A deeply loyal returning player base |
| Peak Concurrent | 14,488 (2024-07-27) | The game's highest single moment |
| Rating | 88.3% positive | 122K likes vs 16K dislikes |
| Current Online | 3,711 at capture | Still active five years in |
What Five Years Built
The journey from 2021 to Season 5 produced the systems that define the game today.
Deep Build System
From simple stats to the five-category creator with wingspans and frames.
Mode Variety
Park, 2v2, tournaments, and now League Mode with full team management.
Mechanic Depth
Freestyle dribbling, cancel windows, and contests that reward skill.
A Real Community
Millions of badge holders, active tournaments, and a multi-generation player base.
Why the Journey Matters
RH2 The Journey stands out because it treats Roblox basketball as a real sport sim: badge-driven progression, deep builds, and a competitive scene with actual structure. The pre-alpha, alpha, and beta eras each refined the formula, and Season 5's BETA launch is the most ambitious step yet — a rebuilt creator, organized league play, and mechanics with genuine skill ceilings.
For new players, the history is a roadmap: start with the beginner guide, understand the Season 5 changes, and join a community that has been grinding this game for five years. Read the about page for how this wiki covers it.
Key Milestones
The dates and moments that shaped the game.
- March 21, 2021 — game created by BAX Studio
- Pre-Alpha era — PRE-ALPHA Player badge awarded to 17,960 players
- Alpha era — ALPHA Player badge awarded to 104,165 players
- Beta era — BETA Player badge awarded to 6,821,288 players
- July 27, 2024 — peak concurrency of 14,488 players
- August 21, 2026 — Season 5 (BETA) launches with the new build creator and League Mode
Frequently Asked Questions
When was RH2 The Journey created?
March 21, 2021, by BAX Studio — the game has been live and iterating for over five years.
How many visits does the game have?
Over 74.6 million total visits as of August 2026, with 226,118 favorites and an 88.3% positive rating.
What are the badge eras?
Pre-Alpha (17,960 players), Alpha (104,165 players), and Beta (6,821,288 players) — each marks a generation of the community.
Is the game still in development?
Yes — Season 5 launched August 21, 2026 as a BETA with the biggest feature set the game has ever shipped.
Who made RH2 The Journey?
BAX Studio, a Roblox developer group that has maintained the game since 2021.
Is this wiki official?
No — this is an independent community wiki. See the about page for sources and disclaimer.