Roblox: How to Create Games in Roblox Studio, Publish Them, and Make Money

One of the biggest attractions of Roblox is its free game creation tool, known as Roblox Studio. Any video game enthusiast can jump straight into this application and start designing and developing their own games, which can later be published on Roblox for everyone to enjoy.

If you're wondering how to get started creating games in Roblox, which steps you need to follow, or what you should know before getting to work, this section of our guide provides the essential information and answers you need to begin creating your own Roblox games.

Note: bear in mind that this is not a complete guide to game development and programming from scratch. Here, we only answer some common questions about creating games in Roblox.

How to download Roblox Studio for free

Roblox Studio is Roblox's game creation tool. In other words, Roblox games are not created directly from the main Roblox platform. Instead, you need to use a separate application called Roblox Studio.

Roblox Studio is available for PC (Windows and Mac) and is a completely free program that you can download by following these steps:

• Simply visit the official website at https://www.roblox.com/create.
• Click the "Start Creating" button.
• The website will try to detect whether Roblox Studio is already installed on your computer. If this is your first time using it, you will not have it installed, so you will be given the option to download the installer.
• Save the Roblox Studio installer and install it on your computer.

Once Roblox Studio is installed, all you need to do is launch the application and sign in with the same account you use for Roblox. From there, you can start creating your own games.

Roblox Studio game creation basics

When you open Roblox Studio for the first time, you'll see a straightforward interface that automatically displays a menu containing several templates, like the one shown in the image below. These templates can be very useful if you want to begin with a solid foundation. However, if you would rather start from scratch, you can click the "FILE" tab and then select "New" to create a completely new game.

Bear the following in mind when using Roblox Studio:

• Roblox Studio is only available in English, so you should have at least a basic grasp of the language to use its tools comfortably.
• You do not actually need extensive programming knowledge to create games in Roblox, although the initial learning curve can be steep if you have no previous experience in this field.
• Remember that you cannot create absolutely anything you can imagine in Roblox Studio. There are obviously limitations related to the graphics engine and other aspects, although you still have plenty of creative freedom.
• The programming language used by Roblox Studio is Lua, which already provides many prebuilt objects and features.
• Each user can create up to 200 public games on Roblox.
• You can only create games with Roblox Studio on a computer, although the games you make can be played on every Roblox platform, including mobile devices.

If you need help or support while using Roblox Studio, you can press the F1 shortcut key.

How to publish a game created in Roblox

Let's suppose you've finished creating a Roblox game and can't wait for other players to enjoy it and share their opinions. How can you publish your games on Roblox? It's very easy: simply follow these steps.

• Open Roblox in your browser, sign in, and click the "Create" section of the website.
• Under the "My Creations" tab, click "Experiences".
• Find the game you created and want to make public in the list.
• In the game's information, beneath its title, you'll see an icon featuring an eye symbol. It can have one of two states:
• If it is green: the game is already public.
• If it is gray: the game is currently private. Only you can see it, unless it is a group game shared by several developers who also have access.
• To change your game's public or private status, click the visibility icon and choose the option you want.

Your game's visibility will most likely be set to public by default.

You can also configure your game's visibility from Roblox Studio. From the software's main menu, open the "My Games" tab and hover your cursor over your game. Then click the three-dot icon and select "Configure Game". You will automatically be taken to the public or private visibility settings in your browser, where you can choose the option you want.

While creating a game, you can also press the "Alt + P" keyboard shortcut to publish it on Roblox.

Tutorials for learning how to create Roblox games

There are thousands of extremely useful tutorials across the internet that can help you learn how to create games in Roblox. Many experienced users are happy to share their programming knowledge, and one of the best ways to learn is by watching video tutorials, as they are usually intuitive and easy to follow.

If you want to follow official Roblox tutorials for creating games in Roblox Studio, you can use either of these resources:

• The official Roblox YouTube channel: where you'll find plenty of video tutorials.
• The official Roblox website: where you can read and consult numerous official guides and articles.

It is worth noting that these official videos and articles are entirely in English. However, you can also easily find plenty of Spanish-language tutorials on YouTube created by fans and other members of the community, as well as guides on other websites. A few quick Google searches should help you find some excellent tutorials.

How to make money from your games

Did you know that you can earn real money from the games you create in Roblox? It is entirely possible, and many enthusiasts actually make a living by developing games that become popular.

You can make money on Roblox by joining DevEx, short for the Developer Exchange Program. Members and affiliates of this program can earn money by creating and publishing games on the Roblox platform. However, before you can join the program, you must meet a number of requirements.

These are the requirements for joining DevEx:

• You must have a Roblox Premium account.
• You must have earned at least 100,000 Robux in your account.
• You must have verified the email address linked to your account.
• You must have a valid account on the DevEx portal. New DevEx participants will be invited to create a portal account after submitting their application.
• You must be at least 13 years old.
• You must be a Roblox community member in good standing and have complied with all of the Roblox Terms of Use.

If you meet all these requirements—or believe you can meet them—and are interested in applying to the DevEx program to make money on Roblox, visit this official Roblox Support page for all the details. Good luck!