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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine| | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Ogre|2006-2014|ref=<ref name="engine">[https://blog.roblox.com/2014/03/farewell-to-the-ogre-the-new-roblox-rendering-engine-is-here/ Farewell to the OGRE: The New ROBLOX Rendering Engine is Here - Roblox Blog]</ref>}} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|ROBLOX Rendering Engine|2014-2017|ref=<ref name="engine"/>}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Reality Engine|2017-present|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://corp.roblox.com/technology/|title=Technology - Roblox|date=2020-05-14}}</ref>}} | ||
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|April 6, 2006}} | ||
{{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 6, 2006}} | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|April 6, 2006}} | ||
+ | |taxonomy = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization|free-to-play, sponsored, subscription|ref=<ref name="monetization">{{Refurl|url=https://microtransaction.zone/Game?id=25462|title=Roblox - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE|date=2020-05-14}}</ref>}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions|cosmetic, currency, infinite spend, player trading|ref=<ref name="monetization"/>}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes|singleplayer, multiplayer|ref=}} | ||
|steam appid = | |steam appid = | ||
− | |gogcom | + | |steam appid side = |
− | |strategywiki = | + | |gogcom id = |
+ | |gogcom id side = | ||
+ | |official site= https://www.roblox.com | ||
+ | |winehq = 9392 | ||
+ | |igdb = roblox | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = rblox | ||
|wikipedia = Roblox | |wikipedia = Roblox | ||
− | | | + | |license = free-to-play |
}} | }} | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Official | https://www.roblox.com | Account | | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Official | https://www.roblox.com | Account | | | Windows, OS X }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NBLGGGZM6WM | Microsoft Store, Account | | | Windows}} | + | {{Availability/row| Microsoft Store | 9NBLGGGZM6WM | Microsoft Store, Account | | | Windows }} |
}} | }} | ||
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===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |gog galaxy | + | |discord = |
− | |gog galaxy notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |origin | + | |epic games store = |
− | |origin notes | + | |epic games store notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |gog galaxy = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | |uplay | + | |origin = |
− | |uplay notes | + | |origin notes = |
− | |xbox cloud | + | |steam cloud = |
− | |xbox cloud notes | + | |steam cloud notes = |
+ | |uplay = | ||
+ | |uplay notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = true | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = Roblox account is synced across linked Xbox live account. | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Image| | + | {{Image| Roblox Graphics .png |In-game video settings.}} |
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|widescreen resolution = true | |widescreen resolution = true | ||
|widescreen resolution notes= Scales to user's desktop resolution | |widescreen resolution notes= Scales to user's desktop resolution | ||
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = true |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = true |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
|fov = false | |fov = false | ||
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = true |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = true |
− | |borderless windowed notes = | + | |borderless windowed notes = Labeled Full screen. Enable fullscreen mode in the settings to swap between borderless fullscreen window and window mode. Actual fullscreen is activated by using Alt+Enter |
|anisotropic = false | |anisotropic = false | ||
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = limited |
− | |antialiasing notes = True when set on higher settings. Does not have a | + | |antialiasing notes = True when set on higher settings. Does not have a dedicated option. |
− | |vsync = | + | |vsync = hackable |
− | |vsync notes = | + | |vsync notes = Use [https://github.com/axstin/rbxfpsunlocker/releases Roblox FPS Unlocker] and cap the FPS to your monitor's refresh rate. |
|60 fps = true | |60 fps = true | ||
|60 fps notes = | |60 fps notes = | ||
− | |120 fps = | + | |120 fps = hackable |
− | |120 fps notes = | + | |120 fps notes = Use [https://github.com/axstin/rbxfpsunlocker/releases Roblox FPS Unlocker]. |
|hdr = false | |hdr = false | ||
|hdr notes = | |hdr notes = | ||
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|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | {{ii}} Certain settings can be refined further through | + | {{ii}} Certain settings can be refined further through Roblox Studio. Open Studio and go to the ''File'' menu and click ''settings'' to access them.<ref>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csAd_biWudw</ref> |
− | ==Input | + | ==Better FPS== |
− | {{Input | + | For better FPS use [https://github.com/axstin/rbxfpsunlocker/releases Roblox FPS Unlocker] |
+ | |||
+ | ==Input== | ||
+ | {{Input | ||
|key remap = false | |key remap = false | ||
− | |key remap notes = | + | |key remap notes = Built-in controls can not be remapped, some games may allow for remapping of their own controls |
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse sensitivity = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
|mouse sensitivity notes = | |mouse sensitivity notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse menu = true |
|mouse menu notes = | |mouse menu notes = | ||
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = false |
|invert mouse y-axis notes = | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | ||
− | |touchscreen = | + | |touchscreen = true |
− | |touchscreen notes = | + | |touchscreen notes = Only for mobile and Microsoft store versions |
|controller support = true | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
− | |full controller = | + | |full controller = limited |
− | |full controller notes = | + | |full controller notes = Some games may not fully support controller |
|controller remap = false | |controller remap = false | ||
− | |controller remap notes = | + | |controller remap notes = Built-in controls can not be remapped, some games may allow for remapping of their own controls |
− | |controller sensitivity = | + | |controller sensitivity = true |
|controller sensitivity notes= | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |invert controller y-axis = false |
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | |xinput controllers = | + | |xinput controllers = true |
|xinput controllers notes = | |xinput controllers notes = | ||
− | |xbox prompts = | + | |xbox prompts = true |
|xbox prompts notes = | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
− | |impulse triggers = | + | |impulse triggers = false |
|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 = | + | |dualshock 4 = false |
− | |dualshock 4 notes = | + | |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 prompts = | + | |dualshock prompts = false |
|dualshock prompts notes = | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
− | |light bar support = | + | |light bar support = false |
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
− | |dualshock 4 modes = | + | |dualshock 4 modes = false |
|dualshock 4 modes notes = | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
− | |tracked motion controllers= | + | |tracked motion controllers= limited |
− | |tracked motion controllers notes = | + | |tracked motion controllers notes = Select games support this |
− | |tracked motion prompts = | + | |tracked motion prompts = hackable |
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
− | |other controllers = | + | |other controllers = false |
|other controllers notes = | |other controllers notes = | ||
− | |other button prompts = | + | |other button prompts = false |
|other button prompts notes= | |other button prompts notes= | ||
− | |controller hotplug = | + | |controller hotplug = true |
|controller hotplug notes = | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
− | |haptic feedback = | + | |haptic feedback = true |
|haptic feedback notes = | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
− | |simultaneous input = | + | |simultaneous input = false |
|simultaneous input notes = | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
− | |separate volume = | + | |separate volume = false |
|separate volume notes = Can only change the full volume. | |separate volume notes = Can only change the full volume. | ||
− | |surround sound = | + | |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 = false |
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = false |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
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|language = English | |language = English | ||
|interface = true | |interface = true | ||
− | |audio = | + | |audio = limited |
− | |subtitles = | + | |subtitles = false |
− | |notes = | + | |notes = Most games on the platform are only in English. Some Roblox games contain voice acting. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
− | |fan | + | }} |
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = Spanish | ||
+ | |interface = limited | ||
+ | |audio = unknown | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = The main UI itself is entirely translated. | ||
+ | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|iz3d notes = | |iz3d notes = | ||
|vr only = false | |vr only = false | ||
− | |htc vive = | + | |htc vive = true |
|htc vive notes = | |htc vive notes = | ||
|oculus rift = true | |oculus rift = true | ||
− | |oculus rift notes = | + | |oculus rift notes = |
|osvr = false | |osvr = false | ||
|osvr notes = | |osvr notes = | ||
− | |windows mixed reality = | + | |windows mixed reality = true |
|windows mixed reality notes = | |windows mixed reality notes = | ||
|keyboard-mouse = true | |keyboard-mouse = true | ||
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|local play modes = | |local play modes = | ||
|local play notes = | |local play notes = | ||
− | |lan play = | + | |lan play = true |
− | |lan play players = | + | |lan play players = 8 |
|lan play modes = | |lan play modes = | ||
− | |lan play notes = | + | |lan play notes = Roblox Studio start up LAN server PC/MAC ONLY |
− | |online play = | + | |online play = true |
− | |online play players = | + | |online play players = 200 |
|online play modes = | |online play modes = | ||
− | |online play notes = | + | |online play notes = Supports crossplay with Xbox One, iOS, and Android. |
|asynchronous = | |asynchronous = | ||
|asynchronous notes = | |asynchronous notes = | ||
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{{Network/Connections | {{Network/Connections | ||
− | |matchmaking = | + | |matchmaking = false |
|matchmaking notes = | |matchmaking notes = | ||
− | |p2p = | + | |p2p = false |
|p2p notes = | |p2p notes = | ||
− | |dedicated = | + | |dedicated = true |
|dedicated notes = | |dedicated notes = | ||
− | |self-hosting = | + | |self-hosting = false |
|self-hosting notes = | |self-hosting notes = | ||
− | |direct ip = | + | |direct ip = false |
|direct ip notes = | |direct ip notes = | ||
}}{{Network/Ports | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
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===API=== | ===API=== | ||
{{API | {{API | ||
− | |direct3d versions = 11,9 | + | |direct3d versions = 11, 9 |
|direct3d notes = | |direct3d notes = | ||
|directdraw versions = | |directdraw versions = | ||
|directdraw notes = | |directdraw notes = | ||
− | |opengl versions = | + | |opengl versions = 2.1, 3.0, 3.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 |
|opengl notes = | |opengl notes = | ||
|glide versions = | |glide versions = | ||
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|shader model versions = | |shader model versions = | ||
|shader model notes = | |shader model notes = | ||
− | |64-bit executable | + | |windows 32-bit exe = true |
− | |64-bit executable notes= | + | |windows 64-bit exe = true |
+ | |windows exe notes = | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = true | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= unknown | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|minCPU = 1.6 GHz | |minCPU = 1.6 GHz | ||
|minRAM = 2 GB | |minRAM = 2 GB | ||
− | |minHD = | + | |minHD = 200 MB |
|minGPU = | |minGPU = | ||
− | |minDX = | + | |minDX = 9.0c |
− | |minSM = | + | |minSM = 3 |
− | |recOS = | + | |recOS = 10 |
− | |recCPU = | + | |recCPU = 3.5 GHz |
− | |recRAM = | + | |recRAM = 4 GB |
− | |recHD = | + | |recHD = 300 MB |
|recGPU = | |recGPU = | ||
+ | |recDX = 11 | ||
+ | |recSM = 5 | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{References}} | {{References}} |
Revision as of 07:40, 23 June 2020
Although this product has been released, it remains under active development - information may change frequently and could be outdated or irrelevant.
Cover image missing, please upload it | |
Developers | |
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Roblox Corporation | |
Engines | |
2006-2014 | Ogre[1] |
2014-2017 | ROBLOX Rendering Engine[1] |
2017-present | Reality Engine[2] |
Release dates | |
Windows | April 6, 2006 |
macOS (OS X) | April 6, 2006 |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | Free-to-play, Sponsored, Subscription[3] |
Microtransactions | Cosmetic, Currency, Infinite spend, Player trading[3] |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
---|---|---|---|---|
Official website | ||||
Microsoft Store |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
Windows | |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Xbox Cloud | Roblox account is synced across linked Xbox live account. |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Scales to user's desktop resolution | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | |||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | Labeled Full screen. Enable fullscreen mode in the settings to swap between borderless fullscreen window and window mode. Actual fullscreen is activated by using Alt+Enter | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | True when set on higher settings. Does not have a dedicated option. | ||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Roblox FPS Unlocker and cap the FPS to your monitor's refresh rate. | ||
60 FPS | |||
120+ FPS | Use Roblox FPS Unlocker. | ||
High dynamic range display (HDR) | See the glossary page for potential alternatives. |
- Certain settings can be refined further through Roblox Studio. Open Studio and go to the File menu and click settings to access them.[4]
Better FPS
For better FPS use Roblox FPS Unlocker
Input
Keyboard and mouse, touch | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | Built-in controls can not be remapped, some games may allow for remapping of their own controls | |
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | ||
Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
Touchscreen optimised | Only for mobile and Microsoft store versions | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | Some games may not fully support controller | |
Controller remapping | Built-in controls can not be remapped, some games may allow for remapping of their own controls | |
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
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,[5] but many players have reported that PlayStation controllers are not supported. |
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Tracked motion controllers | Select games support this | |
---|---|---|
Button/gesture prompts |
Generic/other controllers | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
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 | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English | Most games on the platform are only in English. Some Roblox games contain voice acting. | |||
Spanish | The main UI itself is entirely translated. |
VR support
Headsets | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
SteamVR | |||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | |||
Windows Mixed Reality | |||
OSVR |
Devices | |||
---|---|---|---|
Tracked motion controllers | Select games support this | ||
Traditional controller | See Input for details. | ||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 8 | Roblox Studio start up LAN server PC/MAC ONLY | ||
Online play | 200 | Supports crossplay with Xbox One, iOS, and Android. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
Direct3D | 11, 9 | |
OpenGL | 2.1, 3.0, 3.3, 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5 | |
Vulkan | 1.0 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
Windows | |||
macOS (OS X) |
System requirements
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 10 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.6 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 200 MB | 300 MB |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX 9.0c compatible Shader model 3 support |
DirectX 11 compatible Shader model 5 support |
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Farewell to the OGRE: The New ROBLOX Rendering Engine is Here - Roblox Blog
- ↑ Technology - Roblox - last accessed on 2020-05-14
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Roblox - MICROTRANSACTION.ZONE - last accessed on 2020-05-14
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=csAd_biWudw
- ↑ https://developer.roblox.com/en-us/articles/Gamepad-Input
Categories:
- Released games under active development
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- Windows
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- Free-to-play
- Sponsored
- Subscription
- Cosmetic
- Currency
- Infinite spend
- Player trading
- Singleplayer
- Multiplayer
- Games
- Invalid template usage (Input)
- VR games
- Invalid section order
- Missing section (Monetization)
- Missing section (Microtransactions)