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{{State|state=postdev}} | {{State|state=postdev}} | ||
{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = Roblox | + | |cover = Roblox logo.svg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Roblox Corporation}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Roblox Corporation}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|G3D|Rendering (2006-2010)|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://clientsearch.tumblr.com/post/173388510468/on-the-origin-of-robloxs-rendering|title=On the Origin of Roblox’s Rendering — Old ROBLOX Client Search|date=2024-03-17}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|OGRE|Rendering (2009-2014)|ref=<ref name="engine">{{Refurl|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20220806112211/http://blog.roblox.com/2014/03/farewell-to-the-ogre-the-new-roblox-rendering-engine-is-here/|title=Farewell to the OGRE: The New ROBLOX Rendering Engine is Here - Roblox Blog (retrieved)|date=2023-04-27}}</ref>}} |
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|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|2006}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|2011}} |
|taxonomy = | |taxonomy = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization| | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | Free-to-play, Sponsored, Subscription, Ad-supported }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Player trading }} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/ | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Multiplayer }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | MMO }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | }} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
|steam appid side = | |steam appid side = | ||
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|winehq = 9392 | |winehq = 9392 | ||
|igdb = roblox | |igdb = roblox | ||
+ | |lutris = roblox | ||
|strategywiki = | |strategywiki = | ||
− | |mobygames = | + | |mobygames = 74075 |
|wikipedia = Roblox | |wikipedia = Roblox | ||
− | |license = | + | |license = Free-to-play |
+ | }} | ||
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+ | {{Introduction | ||
+ | |introduction = '''''Roblox''''' is an online game platform and game creation system developed by [[Company:Roblox Corporation|Roblox Corporation]]. | ||
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
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}} | }} | ||
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===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|{{P|localappdata}}\Roblox\GlobalBasicSettings_13.xml}} |
− | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|}} | + | {{Game data/config|Microsoft Store|{{P|localappdata}}\Packages\ROBLOXCORPORATION.ROBLOX_55nm5eh3cm0pr\LocalState\GlobalBasicSettings_13.xml}} |
{{Game data/config|OS X|}} | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Data for all games on the platform is stored in the cloud. |
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} Data for all games on the platform is stored in the cloud. |
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==Video== | ==Video== | ||
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|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = limited | |fov = limited | ||
− | |fov notes = | + | |fov notes = Default FOV for most games is 70°. Some games let you change the FOV. |
|windowed = true | |windowed = true | ||
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |borderless windowed = true | ||
− | |borderless windowed notes = Labeled | + | |borderless windowed notes = Labeled as fullscreen in the in-game escape menu. |
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = limited |
− | |anisotropic notes = | + | |anisotropic notes = Enabled when the graphics setting is set to eight bars in the in-game escape menu.<ref name="Gsettings">{{Refurl|url=https://roblox.fandom.com/wiki/Graphics_settings|title=<nowiki>Graphics settings | Roblox Wiki | Fandom</nowiki>|date=2024-05-30}}</ref> |
|antialiasing = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = | + | |antialiasing notes = Enabled when the graphics setting is set to nine bars in the in-game escape menu.<ref name="Gsettings"/> |
|vsync = false | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
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|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Toggleable between 60, 120, 144, and 240 FPS on Windows.<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://devforum.roblox.com/t/introducing-the-maximum-framerate-setting/2995965|title= |
− | |hdr = | + | Introducing the Maximum Framerate setting - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum <nowiki>|</nowiki> Roblox|date=2024-05-30}}</ref><br>For higher frame rates and/or macOS support, use FPS unlockers ([https://github.com/axstin/rbxfpsunlocker Windows], [https://github.com/lanylow/rbxfpsunlocker-osx macOS]). |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
+ | |ray tracing = false | ||
+ | |ray tracing notes = | ||
|color blind = false | |color blind = false | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
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{{Input | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Default controls can not be remapped. Some games may support remapping of their own controls. |
|acceleration option = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
|invert mouse y-axis = limited | |invert mouse y-axis = limited | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Supported by some games. |
|touchscreen = true | |touchscreen = true | ||
− | |touchscreen notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = Microsoft Store version only. |
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
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|full controller notes = Some games may not fully support controller. | |full controller notes = Some games may not fully support controller. | ||
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Default controls can not be remapped. Some games may support remapping of their own controls. |
|controller sensitivity = true | |controller sensitivity = true | ||
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
|invert controller y-axis = limited | |invert controller y-axis = limited | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis notes= | + | |invert controller y-axis notes= Supported by some games. |
|xinput controllers = true | |xinput controllers = true | ||
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
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|impulse triggers = false | |impulse triggers = false | ||
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = limited |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = Roblox states they support PlayStation controllers on their Developer Wiki,<ref>https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/articles/Gamepad-Input</ref> but many players have reported that PlayStation controllers are not supported. | + | |dualshock 4 notes = Roblox states they support PlayStation controllers on their Developer Wiki,<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/articles/Gamepad-Input|title=developer.roblox.com|date=26 May 2023}}</ref> but many players have reported that PlayStation controllers are not supported. |
|dualshock prompts = false | |dualshock prompts = false | ||
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
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|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
|tracked motion controllers= limited | |tracked motion controllers= limited | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers notes = | + | |tracked motion controllers notes = Supported by some games. |
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = false |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
|other controllers = false | |other controllers = false | ||
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|surround sound = false | |surround sound = false | ||
|surround sound notes = Sound will glitch out and be really quiet if set to anything other than Stereo or Mono. | |surround sound notes = Sound will glitch out and be really quiet if set to anything other than Stereo or Mono. | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |subtitles notes = | + | |subtitles notes = Some games contain subtitles. |
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = limited |
− | |closed captions notes = | + | |closed captions notes = Some games contain closed captions. |
|mute on focus lost = false | |mute on focus lost = false | ||
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = false | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = Some games contain copyrighted audio. | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
|audio = limited | |audio = limited | ||
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |notes = Most games on the platform are | + | |notes = Most games on the platform are in English only. Some games contain voice acting and subtitles. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
− | |language | + | |language = Spanish |
− | |interface = limited | + | |interface = limited |
− | |audio | + | |audio = limited |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = limited |
− | |notes | + | |notes = The main UI itself is entirely translated. Some games contain voice acting, subtitles, and UI translation. |
− | |fan | + | |fan = true |
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = limited |
|lan play players = 8 | |lan play players = 8 | ||
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = Roblox Studio start up LAN server | + | |lan play notes = Roblox Studio start up LAN server. You need to actually own the game file in order to LAN play. |
|online play = true | |online play = true | ||
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = Up to 700. |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = Supports crossplay with Xbox One, iOS | + | |online play notes = Supports crossplay with Xbox (One/Series), Playstation (4/5), Meta Quest 2, iOS and Android. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = true |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
|p2p = false | |p2p = false | ||
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|self-hosting = false | |self-hosting = false | ||
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = limited |
− | |direct ip notes = | + | |direct ip notes = Roblox Studio does support IP connection, but it requires a small amount of command-line knowledge and tends to be laggy out of LAN. |
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
|tcp = | |tcp = | ||
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|vr only = false | |vr only = false | ||
|htc vive = true | |htc vive = true | ||
− | |htc vive notes = | + | |htc vive notes = Controllers aren't entirely supported and may not work properly in some games. |
|oculus rift = true | |oculus rift = true | ||
|oculus rift notes = | |oculus rift notes = | ||
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|tobii eye tracking = | |tobii eye tracking = | ||
|tobii eye tracking notes = | |tobii eye tracking notes = | ||
− | |play area seated = | + | |play area seated = true |
|play area seated notes = | |play area seated notes = | ||
− | |play area standing = | + | |play area standing = true |
|play area standing notes = | |play area standing notes = | ||
− | |play area room-scale = | + | |play area room-scale = true |
|play area room-scale notes = | |play area room-scale notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = | + | |direct3d versions = 11 |
− | |direct3d notes = | + | |direct3d notes = <ref name="GraphicsMode">{{Refurl|url=https://create.roblox.com/docs/reference/engine/enums/GraphicsMode|title=GraphicsMode <nowiki>|</nowiki> Documentation - Roblox Creator Hub|date=2024-06-07}}</ref> |
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
|opengl versions = 3.3+ | |opengl versions = 3.3+ | ||
− | |opengl notes = | + | |opengl notes = <ref name="GraphicsMode"/> |
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
|glide notes = | |glide notes = | ||
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|mantle support notes = | |mantle support notes = | ||
|metal support = true | |metal support = true | ||
− | |metal support notes = | + | |metal support notes = <ref name="GraphicsMode"/> |
|vulkan versions = 1.0 | |vulkan versions = 1.0 | ||
− | |vulkan notes = | + | |vulkan notes = <ref name="GraphicsMode"/> |
|dos modes = | |dos modes = | ||
|dos modes notes = | |dos modes notes = | ||
|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |windows 32-bit exe = | + | |windows 32-bit exe = false |
|windows 64-bit exe = true | |windows 64-bit exe = true | ||
− | |windows exe notes = | + | |windows arm app = false |
− | |mac os x powerpc app = | + | |windows exe notes = The client was migrated from 32-bit to 64-bit in April 2023. |
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown |
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = false | ||
|macos intel 64-bit app = true | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
− | |macos arm app = | + | |macos arm app = unknown |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = | ||
− | |linux 32-bit executable= | + | |linux 32-bit executable= false |
− | |linux 64-bit executable= | + | |linux 64-bit executable= false |
|linux executable notes = | |linux executable notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Middleware=== | ||
+ | {{Middleware | ||
+ | |physics = | ||
+ | |physics notes = | ||
+ | |audio = FMOD | ||
+ | |audio notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.fmod.com/games|title=FMOD Games|date=2023-05-30}}</ref> | ||
+ | |interface = | ||
+ | |interface notes = | ||
+ | |input = | ||
+ | |input notes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes = | ||
+ | |cutscenes notes = | ||
+ | |multiplayer = | ||
+ | |multiplayer notes= | ||
+ | |anticheat = Hyperion | ||
+ | |anticheat notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
− | {{System requirements | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
− | |minOS = 7 | + | |
+ | |minOS = 7, 8.1, 10 | ||
|minCPU = 1.6 GHz | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = | ||
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 20 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minOGL = | ||
|minDX = 10 | |minDX = 10 | ||
− | |minSM = | + | |minSM = |
− | |minother = 4 MB/s | + | |minaudio = |
+ | |mincont = | ||
+ | |minother = 4-8 MB/s internet connection | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = |
− | |recHD = | + | |recRAM = |
+ | |recHD = | ||
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
− | |recDX = | + | |recGPU2 = |
− | |recSM = | + | |recGPU3 = |
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
+ | |recOGL = | ||
+ | |recDX = | ||
+ | |recSM = | ||
+ | |recaudio = | ||
+ | |reccont = | ||
+ | |recother = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Despite the given minimum storage of 20 MB, the client file size is around 500 MB. | ||
+ | |ref = <ref name="SysReqs">{{Refurl|url=https://en.help.roblox.com/hc/en-us/articles/203312800|title=Computer Hardware & Operating System Requirements - Roblox Support|date=2023-04-27}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{System requirements | + | {{System requirements |
|OSfamily = OS X | |OSfamily = OS X | ||
− | |minOS = 10. | + | |
+ | |minOS = 10.13 | ||
|minCPU = 1.6 GHz | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
+ | |minCPU2 = | ||
|minRAM = 1 GB | |minRAM = 1 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 20 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minGPU2 = | ||
+ | |minGPU3 = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = | ||
+ | |minOGL = | ||
|minDX = | |minDX = | ||
|minSM = | |minSM = | ||
− | | | + | |minaudio = |
− | |minother = 4 MB/s | + | |mincont = |
+ | |minother = 4-8 MB/s internet connection | ||
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recCPU2 = |
+ | |recRAM = | ||
|recHD = | |recHD = | ||
− | |recGPU = | + | |recGPU = |
+ | |recGPU2 = | ||
+ | |recGPU3 = | ||
+ | |recVRAM = | ||
+ | |recOGL = | ||
|recDX = | |recDX = | ||
|recSM = | |recSM = | ||
+ | |recaudio = | ||
+ | |reccont = | ||
+ | |recother = | ||
+ | |notes = {{ii}} Despite the given minimum storage of 20 MB, the client file size is around 500 MB. | ||
+ | |ref = <ref name="SysReqs"/> | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 03:08, 8 June 2024
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Developers | |
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Roblox Corporation | |
Engines | |
Rendering (2006-2010) | G3D[1] |
Rendering (2009-2014) | OGRE[2] |
Release dates | |
Windows | 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | 2011 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play, Sponsored, Subscription, Ad-supported |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Player trading |
Modes | Multiplayer |
Genres | MMO |
Roblox is an online game platform and game creation system developed by Roblox Corporation.
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Official website | ||||
Microsoft Store |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Roblox\GlobalBasicSettings_13.xml |
Microsoft Store | %LOCALAPPDATA%\Packages\ROBLOXCORPORATION.ROBLOX_55nm5eh3cm0pr\LocalState\GlobalBasicSettings_13.xml |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
- Data for all games on the platform is stored in the cloud.
Save game cloud syncing
- Data for all games on the platform is stored in the cloud.
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
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Widescreen resolution | Scales to user's desktop resolution. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | Default FOV for most games is 70°. Some games let you change the FOV. | ||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Labeled as fullscreen in the in-game escape menu. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | Enabled when the graphics setting is set to eight bars in the in-game escape menu.[3] | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | Enabled when the graphics setting is set to nine bars in the in-game escape menu.[3] | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Toggleable between 60, 120, 144, and 240 FPS on Windows.[4] For higher frame rates and/or macOS support, use FPS unlockers (Windows, macOS). |
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High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. | ||
Ray tracing (RT) |
- Certain settings can be refined further through Roblox Studio. Open Studio and go to the File menu and click settings to access them.[5]
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
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Remapping | Default controls can not be remapped. Some games may support remapping of their own controls. | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Supported by some games. | |
Touchscreen optimised | Microsoft Store version only. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Some games may not fully support controller. | |
Controller remapping | Default controls can not be remapped. Some games may support remapping of their own controls. | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion | Supported by some games. |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers | ||
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Xbox button prompts | ||
Impulse Trigger vibration |
PlayStation controllers | Roblox states they support PlayStation controllers on their Developer Wiki,[6] but many players have reported that PlayStation controllers are not supported. | |
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PlayStation button prompts | ||
Light bar support | ||
Adaptive trigger support | ||
DualSense haptic feedback support | ||
Connection modes |
Tracked motion controllers | Supported by some games. | |
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Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
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Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
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Separate volume controls | Can only change the full volume. | |
Surround sound | Sound will glitch out and be really quiet if set to anything other than Stereo or Mono. | |
Subtitles | Some games contain subtitles. | |
Closed captions | Some games contain closed captions. | |
Mute on focus lost | ||
Royalty free audio | Some games contain copyrighted audio. |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | Most games on the platform are in English only. Some games contain voice acting and subtitles. | |||
Spanish | The main UI itself is entirely translated. Some games contain voice acting, subtitles, and UI translation. |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
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LAN play | 8 | Roblox Studio start up LAN server. You need to actually own the game file in order to LAN play. | ||
Online play | Up to 700. | Supports crossplay with Xbox (One/Series), Playstation (4/5), Meta Quest 2, iOS and Android. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
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Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP | Roblox Studio does support IP connection, but it requires a small amount of command-line knowledge and tends to be laggy out of LAN. |
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
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SteamVR | Controllers aren't entirely supported and may not work properly in some games. | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | |||
OSVR |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | Supported by some games. | ||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Play area | |||
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Seated | |||
Standing | |||
Room-scale |
Other information
API
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows | The client was migrated from 32-bit to 64-bit in April 2023. | ||
macOS (OS X) |
Middleware
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum[9] | ||
Operating system (OS) | 7, 8.1, 10 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 10 compatible | |
Other | 4-8 MB/s internet connection |
- Despite the given minimum storage of 20 MB, the client file size is around 500 MB.
macOS (OS X) | ||
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Minimum[9] | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.13 | |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Other | 4-8 MB/s internet connection |
- Despite the given minimum storage of 20 MB, the client file size is around 500 MB.
References
- ↑ On the Origin of Roblox’s Rendering — Old ROBLOX Client Search - last accessed on 2024-03-17
- ↑ Farewell to the OGRE: The New ROBLOX Rendering Engine is Here - Roblox Blog (retrieved) - last accessed on 2023-04-27
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Graphics settings | Roblox Wiki | Fandom - last accessed on 2024-05-30
- ↑ Introducing the Maximum Framerate setting - Updates / Announcements - Developer Forum | Roblox - last accessed on 2024-05-30
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csAd_biWudw
- ↑ developer.roblox.com - last accessed on 26 May 2023
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 GraphicsMode | Documentation - Roblox Creator Hub - last accessed on 2024-06-07
- ↑ FMOD Games - last accessed on 2023-05-30
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Computer Hardware & Operating System Requirements - Roblox Support - last accessed on 2023-04-27