In a becoming crossover, Roblox is getting an enormous pace increase on Chromebooks. Google stated on Thursday {that a} new x86 model of the web sport platform and creation system is twice as quick because the Android model, which was beforehand the one solution to play Roblox on ChromeOS.
Given the overlap between Chromebooks (widespread in training) and Roblox (widespread with children, for higher or worse), a better-performing model on ChromeOS looks as if a superb match. Though there are extra ARM-based Chromebooks than earlier than, most nonetheless use x86 structure.
Google says the brand new Roblox construct gives smoother gameplay, faster load instances and "an total higher Roblox expertise." Extra particularly, you must see a 99 p.c framerate improve within the digital pet sport Undertake Me! and a 67 p.c increase within the role-playing sim Brookhaven RP. Load instances are as much as 29 p.c sooner when going from a recent begin to the login web page.
Alongside the x86 launch, Google and Roblox have some speed-themed in-game swag for Chromebook customers. You possibly can redeem a jetpack with a Chrome emblem (after all!) in your avatar to fly round like a Google-sponsored Buzz Lightyear. You may also redeem a "hoverboard" (which appears suspiciously like a OneWheel) for sooner floor journey. You'll discover each on Google's perks web page.
This isn't the primary mashup between the 2 firms. Final yr, they teamed up on a bizarre sport that teaches children about on-line security, the, uh, "curiously" named Be Web Superior World.
Google advised Engadget which you could set up the x86 model of Roblox instantly by the Play Retailer. Though that's usually the place you discover the Android model, the storefront ought to routinely ship the best construct in your laptop computer.
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