Roblox gets a speed boost on Chromebooks. Google said on Thursday that a x86 version is twice as quick as the Android version. The Android version was the only way previously to play Roblox on ChromeOS.
Due to the overlap between Chromebooks, which are popular in education, and Roblox, which is popular with kids (for better or for worse), it seems that a better-performing ChromeOS version would be a good match. There are more ARM Chromebooks now, but most still use x86.
Google claims that the new Roblox builds provide smoother gameplay and faster load times. “an overall better Roblox experience.” Specifically, you should be able to see a 99 per cent framerate increase in Adopt Me, the virtual pet game. as well as a 67 per cent boost in the role-playing game Brookhaven RP. Loading times are up 29 percent faster from a new start to the login screen. Google and Roblox are offering Chromebook users some in-game swag themed around speed. You can redeem a Jetpack with the Chrome logo (ofcourse!) Your avatar can fly around like Google-sponsored Buzz Lightyear. You can also redeem “hoverboard” for faster ground travel. Both are listed on Google’spage of perks. This isn’t their first mashup. Last year, the two companies collaborated on a strange game that teaches children about online safety. It was called “interestingly” Be Internet Awesome World. Google confirmed to Engadget
that the x86 version can be installed directly through the Play Store. The storefront will automatically deliver the correct build for your laptop, even though it’s usually where you find the Android versions.
