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|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Ogre| | + | {{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|ref=<ref name="engine"/>}} | + | {{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 = | ||
+ | |steam appid side = | ||
|gogcom id = | |gogcom id = | ||
− | |strategywiki = | + | |gogcom id side = |
+ | |official site= https://www.roblox.com | ||
+ | |winehq = 9392 | ||
+ | |igdb = roblox | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = rblox | ||
|wikipedia = Roblox | |wikipedia = Roblox | ||
− | |||
|license = free-to-play | |license = free-to-play | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|uplay = | |uplay = | ||
|uplay notes = | |uplay notes = | ||
− | |xbox cloud = | + | |xbox cloud = true |
− | |xbox cloud notes = | + | |xbox cloud notes = Roblox account is synced across linked Xbox live account. |
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
{{Image| Roblox Graphics .png |In-game video settings.}} | {{Image| Roblox Graphics .png |In-game video settings.}} | ||
− | {{Video | + | {{Video |
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
|borderless windowed = true | |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 = limited | |antialiasing = limited | ||
|antialiasing notes = True when set on higher settings. Does not have a dedicated option. | |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 = | ||
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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> |
+ | |||
+ | ==Better FPS== | ||
+ | For better FPS use [https://github.com/axstin/rbxfpsunlocker/releases Roblox FPS Unlocker] | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{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 = false | |acceleration option = false | ||
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
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|invert mouse y-axis = false | |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 = false | |invert controller y-axis = false | ||
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|impulse triggers notes = | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
|dualshock 4 = false | |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 = false | |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 = false | |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 = hackable | |tracked motion prompts = hackable | ||
|tracked motion prompts notes = | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
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|other button prompts = false | |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 = false | |simultaneous input = false | ||
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}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | ==Audio== |
− | {{Audio | + | {{Audio |
|separate volume = false | |separate volume = false | ||
|separate volume notes = Can only change the full volume. | |separate volume notes = Can only change the full volume. | ||
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|audio = limited | |audio = limited | ||
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = Some Roblox | + | |notes = Most games on the platform are only in English. Some Roblox games contain voice acting. |
|fan = | |fan = | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{L10n/switch | {{L10n/switch | ||
|language = Spanish | |language = Spanish | ||
− | |interface = | + | |interface = limited |
− | |audio = | + | |audio = unknown |
|subtitles = false | |subtitles = false | ||
− | |notes = | + | |notes = The main UI itself is entirely translated. |
|fan = true | |fan = true | ||
}} | }} | ||
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|windows exe notes = | |windows exe notes = | ||
|mac os x powerpc app = | |mac os x powerpc app = | ||
− | |macos intel 32-bit app = | + | |macos intel 32-bit app = true |
− | |macos intel 64-bit app = | + | |macos intel 64-bit app = true |
|macos app notes = | |macos app notes = | ||
|linux powerpc app = | |linux powerpc app = |
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 | |
---|---|
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 |
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Windows | |
Microsoft Store | |
macOS (OS X) |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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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 | ||
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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
- Games in development
- Pages needing cover images
- Windows
- OS X
- 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)