Beginner's Guide to Roblox Studio
Everything you need to know to start creating your own Roblox games
Beginner
15 min read
Updated March 2024
What is Roblox Studio?
The free game development platform that powers millions of experiences
Roblox Studio is a powerful game creation platform that allows you to build virtually anything you can imagine. It's the same tool used by professional developers to create the most popular games on Roblox, and it's completely free to download and use.
Why Learn Roblox Studio?
- Create games that millions of players can enjoy
- Learn valuable coding and game design skills
- Potential to earn real money through the Roblox Developer Exchange
- Join a community of over 9.5 million creators
- Express your creativity and bring your ideas to life
Getting Started Tip
Before diving into Roblox Studio, create a Roblox account if you don't already have one. This will allow you to save your work and publish games.
System Requirements
Make sure your computer can run Roblox Studio
Minimum Requirements:
- Windows 7, 8, or 10 (64-bit) / macOS 10.13 or higher
- Processor: 1.6 GHz or faster
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: DirectX 10 or OpenGL 2.0 compatible
- Storage: 20 GB available space
- Internet connection for downloading and publishing
Recommended Specifications:
- Windows 10 (64-bit) / macOS 10.15 or higher
- Processor: 2.5 GHz or faster, multi-core
- Memory: 8 GB RAM or more
- Graphics: Dedicated GPU with 2 GB VRAM or more
- Storage: SSD with 20+ GB available space
- High-speed internet connection
- Mouse with scroll wheel (highly recommended)
Additional Resources
Official Documentation
Community Resources
Pro Tips
- Use the Group feature to organize complex models in the Explorer panel
- Learn keyboard shortcuts to speed up your workflow
- Save your work frequently with Ctrl+S to avoid losing progress
- Use the Plugin Manager to find tools that can enhance your development process
- Test your game on different devices to ensure it works well for all players
Next Steps
Ready to continue your Roblox development journey? Check out these guides: