Roblox Platform High-Level Roadmap
Roblox Platform High-Level Roadmap
Welcome to the high-level roadmap for the Roblox platform, where you can gain a general understanding of some of the features we are currently considering. 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 delay launches and 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 - 27th June 2022
Recently Released Features »
See here for specific Studio release changelogs
Feature | Status | Launched |
---|---|---|
Automatic Translation - In-ExperienceAll experiences are automatically translated to all supported languages (in-experience strings). [info] |
Rolling Out |
Q1 2021 |
Automatic Translation - Language SupportWe currently support: Chinese - Simplified, Chinese (Traditional), French, German, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish. Adding Thai and Turkish in Q1 2022. [info] |
Rolling Out |
Q1 2021 |
Modern StudioNew and consistent icons, colors and fonts that scale across all screen sizes and resolutions. Great and fast widget docking. Responsive ribbon that intuitively scales to window size. |
Rolling Out |
Q2 2022 |
Creator Marketplace DiscoverabilityChanges that will make it easier to discover content while protecting the community from malicious content and spam [info] |
Live |
Q2 2022 |
DataStore APIs for Open CloudAccess datastore using Open Cloud APIs [info] |
Live |
Q2 2022 |
Embedded Images in Talent HubDirectly upload images on Talent Hub [info] |
Live |
Q2 2022 |
Gamepad UI Selection APIsNew set of gamepad APIs to provide additional control [info] |
Live |
Q2 2022 |
Gamepad Virtual Cursor APIsAdditional options to set the state of the Virtual Cursor within code [info] |
Live |
Q2 2022 |
Parallel LuaEnabling Lua scripts to be run on separate hardware threads. [info] |
Live |
Q2 2022 |
Pivot EditorAllows developers to change the point about which 3D objects are rotated and scaled in Studio. [info] |
Live |
Q2 2022 |
Layered Clothing Opt-OutLayered Clothing is enabled by default for all experiences. [info] |
Live |
Q1 2022 |
Open Cloud support for groupsGroup owners can set permissions to allow certain members to create API keys to access group owned resources. [info] |
Live |
Q1 2022 |
Context-aware AutocompleteMore powerful Script Editor autocomplete [info] |
Live |
Q4 2021 |
Better Breakpoint (Logpoint and more)Introduce Logpoint and consolidate breakpoint presets in Studio debugger [info] |
Live |
Q4 2021 |
Allow Renaming of GroupsAllow Group owners to change the name of their Group for a fee. [info] |
Live |
Q4 2021 |
New Script Editor Scrollbar MarkersEasily navigate your scripts through scrollbar markers. [info] |
Live |
Q4 2021 |
Custom Pivot PointsAllow custom pivot points while building. [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
DataStore v2.0Enhanced DataStore functionality. [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
Heightmaps v2Updated heightmap importer to allow faster iteration with larger, higher-quality terrain. [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
Memory StoreShared memory service across all game servers. [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
Open CloudOpen access to Roblox Cloud endpoints. [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
Procedural SkiesProcedural clouds [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
SurfaceAppearanceAdd SurfaceAppearance object that enables PBR textures for MeshParts [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
Talent HubFind other creators to form teams and collaborate on bigger and better games. [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
2FA with Authenticator AppAdditional layer of security for developers. [info] |
Live |
Q3 2021 |
Features in Beta »
Feature | Status |
---|---|
Intuitive DebuggerDebugger overhaul with intuitive UI and powerful, stable backend support [info] |
Open Beta |
PBR Textures via Mesh ImporterSupport for importing PBR textures via the new mesh importer [info] |
Open Beta |
Dynamic HeadsCreate, modify, and integrate Dynamic Heads in Studio [info] |
Open Beta |
Documentation SiteOverhaul of DevHub to enable improved documentation and navigation [info] |
Open Beta |
CanvasGroupGroup transparency on UI groups [info] |
Open Beta |
Accessory Fitting ToolStreamlines the accessory creation process for both layered and rigid accessories. [info] |
Open Beta |
Automatic Skinning TransferAllows accessories to fit on to and deform accurately with a wide variety of different characters and avatars. [info] |
Open Beta |
Custom MaterialsCustomize built-in part and terrain materials. [info] |
Open Beta |
Volumetric SoundsSounds emit from every point on the surface when childed to a Block, Ball, or Cylinder part. [info] |
Open Beta |
Monetization Metrics DashboardMonetization metrics for the Analytics Dashboard [info] |
Closed Beta |
Dev Analytics Standard DashboardAnalytics dashboard with standard KPIs. [info] |
Closed Beta |
Outlines for Parts/ModelsAllow developers to highlight certain models with a colored outline. |
Closed Beta |
Features under Investigation »
This is not a complete list of all features we're currently working on; it is merely some large features which we are currently investigating, ordered by how far along we are in our investigation.
Feature | Status |
---|---|
Automatic Translation - Automatic UpdatesCurrently, any of the improvements that we are making via Roblox Translate are not replacing the old translations for experiences who have enabled automatic translation. This feature will allow us to automatically update translations for creators who have opted into AT so that all experiences can benefit from the improvements we make. |
Investigating |
Automatic Translation - Experience ListingsAll experiences are automatically translated to all supported languages (experience listings). All experiences are currently eligible to enable automatic translation for experience listings, but this rollout will enable AT by default for all experiences. An A|B test is planned for Q3 2022. |
Investigating |
Script Editor PluginsStudio Plugins can now access and extend Script Editor functionality through a rich API. |
Investigating |
Script Editor PluginsStudio Plugins can now access and extend Script Editor functionality through a rich API. |
Investigating |
Open Cloud DocumentationNew section on DocsSite where Creators can find comprehensive reference for Open Cloud endpoints. |
Investigating |
Open Cloud OAuth2App developers can register on Roblox and allow their users to easily authorize the app to access users' resources. |
Investigating |
Unified Resources NavigationCreators will be able to navigate to any other Resource, at any time, using a common top-level navigation. |
Investigating |