Why is Roblox Not Working?

Roblox is a famous sandbox program where you can create your own game. The game gives you the tools to create environments, program mechanics, and more! While free-to-play (or create), it has microtransactions for various cosmetic items. It had a quiet release in 2006 that only saw a spike in users in the latter half of the 2010s. Later, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit, users and concurrent players surged for the game.

Now, anybody would be frustrated when their game crashes on them, lags, or it doesn’t even start. Here are some ways to fix errors and play the game smoothly.

Why Does Roblox Keep Crashing?

There are several reasons why the game crashes on your device (mostly on PC). We’ll go over them one by one.

Outdated Hardware

Unlike consoles, PCs and mobile devices have hardware limits. Check the game’s minimum requirements for running the game. If your platform is not up to par, the game won’t start or will keep crashing. Fortunately, Roblox can run without high-end parts. Still, if your PC or phone is too old, its hardware won’t be able to keep up with the program’s updates.

Solution: get better hardware (it can be something other than the latest and most expensive).

Obsolete Drivers

On PC, the game could stay smooth if you update your drivers regularly. These drivers are usually mini-Operating Systems for the graphics card. If you don’t update them, it could cause malfunctions in the graphics department and cause graphics-heavy programs to crash.

Solution: update drivers regularly.

Corrupted Game Data

If an update or installation gets interrupted, it could corrupt the data. Corrupted information is unreadable to the program, so this could cause the game to crash. Ensure all your connections (power and internet) are stable and consistent.

Solution: verify game data or reinstall it.

Unstable Internet Connection

The game requires a stable internet connection for smooth gameplay. It is constantly downloading and uploading data, so the game could crash if some information gets delayed through a slight disconnection.

Solution: talk to your internet service provider or free up bandwidth by focusing on the game. Don’t stream videos or download large files in the background.

Interfering Third-Party Programs

Some antivirus programs are too paranoid and can block safe programs. Others can interfere with the game’s connectivity to the internet, which could cause crashes.

Solution: place Roblox in the ‘safe programs’ list on your antivirus or disable the offending programs that could interfere with it.

Why is Roblox so Laggy?

Lag is when the game slows down, or graphics jump from one frame to another. There are three main reasons for this, each having a different fix.

Network Lag

This is caused by a slow or interrupted internet connection. The solution is the same as above, talk to your ISP or free up bandwidth. Heavy bandwidth-related activities include streaming videos, downloading large files, video calls, or even live streaming the game. Preventing lag means finding out if the connection can support these actions. If not, then you should focus on the game and not multitask.

If you have housemates, they could be the ones eating the bandwidth. Negotiate with them the times when they can watch things or use the internet.

Graphics Lag

The game could be choppy because your graphics card couldn’t handle high-quality graphics. Instead of upgrading, you can lower the graphics settings of the program to something more manageable for your graphics card. Make sure you disable the automatic settings first. Otherwise, you won’t be able to change anything.

System Lag

If your internet connection is stable and the game still stutters on low graphics, it must be a problem with the system. You might have some apps or programs running in the background that take away necessary resources (RAM or processing power) for the game. The worst-case scenario is that you must replace the whole system with a better one.

Why is Roblox Not Working on Mobile?

While some of the above might apply to mobile, here are fixes specific to the platform.

Try Resetting Your Connection

Sometimes, phones connected to the WiFi for too long suddenly receive a drop in connectivity. Turn it off for a few minutes, and then try reconnecting. If it’s still slow, you can reset your modem or router. Also, try rebooting your device too. When all that fails, it may be time to talk to your ISP for an upgrade.

As for data, the main problem is getting a signal. If you experience connection issues, try moving somewhere nearby with a stronger signal. Resetting the data connection might also work.

Try Cleaning Up Your Device

This includes the cache and your storage. If you have a full phone storage, you won’t be able to update the game. Stuff in the cache can also clog your phone’s processing power, so clean it up. Close or disable apps running in the background, too. Those eat resources necessary to run the game.

Try Putting Graphics on Low

Your device might not support high-quality graphics. Setting those on low should alleviate some problems. Also, be mindful of your device’s temperature. Overheating is troublesome for mobile devices. Make sure it’s running only the game to keep temperatures down. Also, give it a break sometimes and pause playing every hour or so.

Have Fun Playing Roblox!

With these fixes, crashes and lag should go down to a minimum. It will let you enjoy Roblox without interruptions. You can create your own or play other people’s games, crash and lag-free. Enjoy smooth gameplay and hand-crafted games on PC, mobile, or console.

Keep playing Roblox!