The Roblox client in February 2007, showcasing features reminiscent of present-day Roblox Studio at the timeįrom 2006 to 2008, the client was very simple and had a game editing tool embedded into the client, which is now known as Roblox Studio.

This may require authorization first before it can open the launcher and connect to the place. On Windows, there are two main executable programs: RobloxPlayerLauncher.exe, the launcher which is downloaded through the website and responsible for downloading and launching the client, and RobloxPlayerBeta.exe, the client which is used to run Roblox's engine and the built-in web browser.Ĭlicking on a play button on the Roblox website will open the launcher if using a different web browser. Roblox announced on July 31, 2012, that the browser was changed to open the Roblox website on the device's default browser instead, and that the browser had been officially discontinued. Previously, the Roblox Player, along with Roblox Studio, had a embedded browser functioning as a window which users were required to use before playing any place. Roblox would also block the use of Wine, essentially disallowing Linux users from playing Roblox. On April 27, 2023, a 64-bit client with Hyperion built in would be rolled out to users as beta release, and would be released for all users on May 3, 2023, ending compatibility support for 32-bit users. In 2022, the client would be embedded into an app (with UI resembling Roblox Mobile) which has features similar to a web browser. The client had in-game editing tools built in, which would later be reused in separate software known as Roblox Studio. The client also has a built-in web browser for desktop users designed only for browsing the Roblox website. The client is already installed for Roblox Mobile and the Roblox app available on the Microsoft Store. Roblox provides users the client which can be downloaded through the website, prompted when clicking a play button. The Roblox Player is a client that runs on the Roblox engine and can connect to a place hosted by a Roblox server, essential for playing on Roblox. The client GUI in a ROBLOX game as of July 2018. Not to be confused with the Roblox app which is used to run Roblox Player. You can help the Roblox Wiki by expanding it.

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