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Roblox to Add Browser-Based and Offline Play Modes

Roblox said at its annual developers conference that browser-based play will arrive by the end of 2026, initially on Chrome, with offline solo play following in mid-2027.

AI News Feed · 2026-09-12 04:59

Browser-based gaming is scheduled to launch by the end of 2026. Players will be able to join a game from its Experience Details Page in a browser without downloading or installing anything first, and links shared through search, YouTube, X or email will open the game directly. The capability will initially be exclusive to Chrome users, and the company says more browsers will support it later.

In mid-2027, Roblox plans to introduce offline play. Creators will be able to enable offline solo play so that users can keep playing in places with spotty internet connections. Roblox said early access to the feature is coming soon, so some users will be able to try it before the full rollout.

The company also said it will soon let creators make their games available as standalone apps across mobile, PC and consoles, part of an effort it calls "Play Roblox Everywhere."

Roblox also announced that it is expanding its engine capabilities and adding new user interface features so the platform can support 2D and puzzle games in addition to the 3D games it is known for. It is broadening support for turn-based and asynchronous multiplayer games as well, which the company said means players can expect more types of Roblox games soon.

The announcements cover how players reach Roblox games, when they can play them without a connection, and what kinds of games creators can build, with the browser mode arriving first and offline play and standalone app publishing following over the next two years.

Editor's Summary

Roblox announced at its annual developers conference that browser-based play will arrive by the end of 2026, starting with Chrome, and offline solo play in mid-2027. The company also plans standalone app publishing across mobile, PC and consoles, and is extending its engine and interface to support 2D, puzzle, turn-based and asynchronous multiplayer games.