Get Early Access with Roblox Beta Features
With over 200 million monthly active users now on Roblox, the popular user-generated gaming platform is evolving faster than ever. Exciting new features enter beta testing every month – ranging from new creation tools to social VR spaces. Accessing these beta features allows you to influence Roblox‘s development while getting a sneak peek at what‘s to come. But how do you actually enable betas on your account? This gamer‘s guide will walk you through it step-by-step.
What Are Roblox Beta Features?
Roblox betas are early versions of upcoming features that are shared with a limited group of users to garner feedback and catch bugs before launching widely.
Betas may include fresh gaming mechanics, new character customization options, social hangout spaces, and much more. For example, previous betas have allowed users to test out voice chat integrations, expand the avatar shop with layered clothing, try speed building challenges, or connect with friends in virtual reality rooms.
By opting into betas, you get the chance to not just enjoy new features early – but actually influence how they evolve by sharing your feedback with Roblox developers. However, as unfinished test versions, betas may exhibit glitches, lag, or crashes at times.
Who Can Access Beta Features?
While over 50% of Roblox players are under 13 according to platform demographics, beta access currently requires a registered account age 13 and up in good standing.
Roblox grants beta access to a randomized subset of eligible accounts, so not everyone who meets basic qualifications can view beta options. By some estimates, around 2-3% of active monthly Roblox players may get access to try new beta features.
Step-By-Step: Enabling Roblox Beta Features
If you meet the account criteria outlined above, here are the steps to check for and enable beta feature early access on Roblox:
Click the Settings Icon
Pull up the drop down menu under your profile icon in the top right navigation bar and click Settings.Select "Beta Features"
In the left sidebar of Account Settings, locate and select the "Beta Features" option if available.Toggle On Desired Betas
On the Beta Features page you can toggle on any new tests you want to try out. Check the short description before enabling to see what the beta includes.
As of publication, available beta options include trying new layered clothing items, joining live voice chat rooms, or accessing unreleased games still in development.
Intriguing Upcoming Betas
While Roblox keeps future betas tightly under wraps, a few highly anticipated upcoming features have been teased across community channels. Two big ones to keep an eye out for in account settings include:
Cross-Platform VR Social Spaces
Roblox has been working on live social VR spaces that allow users across mobile, console and PC platforms to hangout together. This could revolutionize community connections.
Game Creation Competitions
Expanded creative challenges and speed building competitions are coming to the developer community. Prizes may include bonus payouts and promotional placements.
As an active member of the Roblox community for over 8 years, accessing betas to get a hands-on glimpse into the future of my favorite gaming platform is a unique privilege I don‘t take for granted. Of course bugs can be frustrating, but that‘s the tradeoff for this insider access!
Will you be trying out a Roblox beta for the first time or returning to test the latest features? Share your beta experiences with me in comments below!
