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.

Download Roblox Studio

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:

Advanced Scripting Techniques Character Customization Guide Script Analyzer Tool