Roblox Platform High-Level Roadmap
Roblox Platform High-Level Roadmap
Welcome to the high-level roadmap for the Roblox platform. Here you can get insight into our plans for the next few months and get an idea of when you can expect new features on the Roblox platform. This is a living document and we will be updating it approximately every month.
Please note that our goal is to provide you with the best updates possible. Sometimes, bugs or technical complications may cause us to move the release dates to ensure that we're shipping reliable features.
If you would like more information on the roadmap — specifically what is changing between each update — please see here.
Last Updated - 9th March 2021
Recently Released Features »
See here for specific Studio release changelogs
| Feature | Launched |
|---|---|
Asset Manager - Universe LevelReplace Game Explorer with a new widget that provides an refreshed design, deterministic sorting and local filtering for assets. [info] |
Q1 2021 |
AttributesAttributes allow you to customize instances with your own data. [info] |
Q1 2021 |
Semantic HighlightingSemantic highlighting enables more granular customization options to Script Editor themes. [info] |
Q1 2021 |
Teleport API SimplificationCombine the current teleport functionality into a single API [info] |
Q1 2021 |
Audio Importing in StudioAllow developers to bulk import audio in Studio to improve overall efficiency. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
Dynamic Texture ResolutionDynamic texture resolution based on device memory usage. |
Q4 2020 |
Faster StreamingVarious streaming improvements to enable 200 player experiences. |
Q4 2020 |
Future Is Bright v3Extending PBR calculations to other light objects. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
Improved Terrain blendingImproved material layer blending for Terrain. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
MeshParts for Heads and AccessoriesMigrate (and provide backwards compatibility) for Heads and Accessories to use MeshParts instead of SpecialMeshes. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
Plugin Script PermissionsDevelopers will be able to control which plugins can access and edit their game data model in order to prevent malicious script injections. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
Proximity PromptsAdd easily configurable on-screen player prompts for objects in the game world. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
Skinned Meshes & Bone InstancesEnable mesh deformation through skinned meshes and bone instances. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
Typed LuaType checking and annotations for Lua in Studio. [info] |
Q4 2020 |
Wireframe ModeToggle a standard wireframe mode on/off inside of Studio. |
Q4 2020 |
Features in Beta »
| Feature | Status | Launching | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
Automatic Translation for GamesTop games are automatically translated to all supported languages, including gameplay and game listing. [info] |
Open Beta |
Q1 2021 |
January 2021 |
Custom MaterialsNew SurfaceAppearance object that enables PBR textures for MeshParts. [info] |
Open Beta |
Q1 2021 |
January 2021 |
Heightmaps v2Updated heightmap importer to allow faster iteration with larger, higher-quality terrain. [info] |
Open Beta |
Q1 2021 |
February 2021 |
Parallel LuaEnabling Lua scripts to be run on separate hardware threads. [info] |
Open Beta |
Q1 2021 |
February 2021 |
Script Version HistorySee detailed version history for scripts. Diff against older version and rollback individual scripts or batches of scripts, if necessary. [info] |
Open Beta |
Q1 2021 |
January 2021 |
Updated Build-in MaterialsUpdating the existing terrain and part materials. [info] |
Open Beta |
Q1 2021 |
March 2021 |
Talent HubFind other creators to form teams and collaborate on bigger and better games. [info] |
Closed Beta |
Q2 2021 |
February 2021 |
Upcoming Features »
This is not a complete list of all features we're currently working on; it is merely some large features which we anticipate on releasing over the next few quarters
| Feature | Status | Launching | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
Data Store ImprovementsExpand data store functionality to support key listing, versioning, and metadata. |
On Track |
Q1 2021 |
January 2021 |
Dev analytics standard dashboardOffer standard KPIs such as DAU, retention rate, and revenue out-of-box. Available to devs who have enrolled in PlayFab initially, expanding to everyone later. |
On Track |
Q1 2021 |
January 2021 |
Find (All) / Replace (All)Powerful search-and-replace functionality that operates across all scripts in a place, enabling quick navigation and refactoring. |
On Track |
Q1 2021 |
January 2021 |
Increased Game Join SecurityFurther increases security when a user authenticates and joins a game server. |
On Track |
Q1 2021 |
February 2021 |
Context-aware AutocompleteAutocomplete in the Script Editor gets an overhaul and adds two brand new functionalities - the ability to trace require()s and suggest functions defined in ModuleScripts and the ability to take Type information into account when making suggestions |
On Track |
Q2 2021 |
February 2021 |
Custom Pivot PointsWe are adding a way to edit the geometrical pivot that the draggers are based around in Studio for Part and Model types to support faster creation. |
On Track |
Q2 2021 |
January 2021 |
Memory StoreA new service that allows all game servers to access shared memory with certain data structures. |
On Track |
Q2 2021 |
February 2021 |
Outlines for Parts/ModelsAllow developers to highlight certain models with a colored outline. |
On Track |
Q2 2021 |
February 2021 |
Allow Renaming of GroupsAllow Group owners to change the name of their Group. |
On Track |
Later |
February 2021 |
Open CloudOpen access to Roblox Cloud endpoints. |
On Track |
Later |
February 2021 |
Procedural SkiesPerformant, customisable procedural clouds (non mobile platforms). |
On Track |
Later |
March 2021 |