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 - 14th March 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 |
Layered Clothing (Opt-Out)Layered 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 |
Find (all) / Replace (all)Quickly make changes across all Scripts in a Place. [info] |
Live |
Q2 2021 |
Script Version HistorySee detailed version history for scripts. Diff against older version and rollback individual scripts or batches of scripts, if necessary. [info] |
Live |
Q1 2021 |
Asset Manager - Universe LevelReplace Game Explorer with a new widget that provides an refreshed design, deterministic sorting and local filtering for assets. [info] |
Live |
Q1 2021 |
AttributesAttributes allow you to customize instances with your own data. [info] |
Live |
Q1 2021 |
Increased Game Join SecurityIncreases security on game join. |
Live |
Q1 2021 |
Semantic HighlightingSemantic highlighting enables more granular customization options to Script Editor themes. [info] |
Live |
Q1 2021 |
Teleport API SimplificationCombine the current teleport functionality into a single API. [info] |
Live |
Q1 2021 |
Features in Beta »
Feature | Status |
---|---|
Accessory Fitting ToolStreamlines the accessory creation process for both layered and rigid accessories. [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 |
Parallel LuaEnabling Lua scripts to be run on separate hardware threads. [info] |
Open Beta |
Dev analytics standard dashboardAnalytics dashboard with standard KPIs. [info] |
Closed Beta |
Modern StudioNew and consistent icons, colors and fonts that scale across all screen sizes and resolutions. Fast widget docking. Responsive ribbon that intuitively scales to window size. |
Closed Beta |
Datastore APIs for Open CloudAccess datastore using Open Cloud APIs. |
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 |
---|---|
Documentation SiteOverhaul of DevHub to enable improved documentation and navigation. |
Investigating |
Embedded images in Talent HubCreators can directly drag and drop images into Job Posts and Creator Pages instead of having to upload to a third party first. |
Investigating |
Script Editor PluginsStudio Plugins can now access and extend Script Editor functionality through a rich API. |
Investigating |
International DocumentationCreators will be able to view all Creator Documentation in any of the officially-supported Roblox languages. |
Investigating |
Monetization Metrics for Analytics DashbaordHelp developers understand their experience's monetization performance through out-of-the-box KPIs. |
Investigating |
New Lua DebuggerDebugger overhaul with intuitive UI and powerful, stable backend support. |
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 |