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Roblox takes flight (literally!) on Chromebook

The word Roblox, with a collection of items that you can use in the game spreading out behind it, like a skateboard, a hat, goggles, and a jacket.

Roblox continues to be one of the most popular immersive gaming and creation platforms on Chromebooks. We've teamed up with Roblox to provide a speed boost to the platform’s performance and offer users some exclusive perks you won't find anywhere else.

Speed boost

The team has been hard at work improving the performance of Roblox on a larger array of hardware. In particular, we’re excited about rolling out an x86 version of Roblox built specifically for Chromebooks where users can expect up to 2x faster performance on x86 devices across all your favorite games and experiences. That means smoother gameplay, quicker load times, and an overall better Roblox experience.

99% increase in frame rate for Adopt Me! and 67% increase in frame rate for Brookhaven RP

29% decrease in cold launch to login page load time and 69% decrease in hot launch to home page load time for Roblox, 54% decrease in load time for Adopt Me!, and 55% decrease in load time for Brookhaven RP on x86 devices.

Exclusive swag

We're also giving Chromebook users two free, exclusive in-game items: First, a special Chrome jetpack for your avatar that lets you soar through the skies. Next, players can redeem the “Chromebook Cruiser” in the popular Roblox game, Bloxburg– unlocking a hoverboard for super speedy ground travel. Normally, getting a speedy ride like this would take a while to get your hands on, but Chromebook users get it right away! Harness the speed and style of Chromebook, now in hoverboard form.

Two Roblox characters standing on a street; one has their back towards the viewer, showing off a jetpack with a ChromeOS ball logo on it, the other is facing towards the viewer, wearing a helmet, and holding a hoverboard with red, yellow, and green arrows on the board and a wheel that's colored like the ChromeOS ball logo.

With this update, the Roblox team continues maximizing their reach on ChromeOS and optimizing their applications for the platform. And with Roblox's massive library of community created experiences and games, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Redeem your Jetpack at the perks page and jet away into Bloxburg on your Chromebook today.