Is Roblox down? The official Twitter account confirms issues accessing the game

Earlier today, PC gamers reported that they encountered Roblox Issue Code 400 with the Bad Request error explanation while gaming on their Windows 11 or Windows 10 machines.

Soon, users took to Twitter to get the developers' attention regarding the issue. In a matter of minutes, the developers responded by saying that they are aware of the issue and are working on a fix.

Expand Tweet

While this issue is widespread, not every Code 400 is a server-side issue. Listed below are a few useful tips for when players cannot access Roblox.

Roblox is down, and many PC users are unable to launch the game

The Code 400 error occurs when your PC attempts to communicate with the game server, but the request becomes invalid or inaccurate. This is essentially a client-side error that has something to do with the client request before the server processes it. The problem can appear at any moment in any menu, but it is most often when you try to access an online resource, such as visiting a friend's profile.

What does 400 mean on Roblox?

Expand Tweet

Suppose you receive a 400 bad request error on your gaming device. In that case, it simply indicates you are attempting to reach a website that is either unavailable due to maintenance or has a firewall issue.

Fixing Roblox Bad Request Error Code 400

Expand Tweet

If you've encountered the Bad Request - Error Code 400 on your Windows 11/10 gaming PC, you can try the methods listed below to resolve the problem.

Reset Internet Settings
Delete Temporary Files
Disable security software temporarily.
Examine your Internet and network connectivity.
Remove and reinstall Roblox \ Contact Support

Usually, the error is caused by a hardware issue rather than a software one. So, before proceeding with the options described below, consider launching the game from another device to see if the same issue appears on the screen.

If this is the case, restart your computer or laptop first, followed by your internet device (modem/router) for good measure. Also, check status.roblox.com to see if any server maintenance is going on, resulting in the website/server being down. If this is the case, you'll have to wait until the servers are back up and your problem should be resolved.

Reset internet settings

This possible fix for the Bad Request - Roblox Error Code 400 on your gaming PC is primarily for Windows 10 users. Resetting internet settings could resolve any potential conflicts with the server

Delete temporary files

Expand Tweet

Temporary files and data are frequently kept on your gaming device to aid with gameplay. This stored data may get corrupted over time, resulting in network issues, game freezes, or sluggish or unsuccessful game loading.

This approach requires you to clear the cache and the Temp folder on your computer to check if that helps fix the error. If that doesn't work, move on to the next option.

Disable security software temporarily

This problem could be caused by antivirus software or a firewall (especially from third-party vendors). To rule out this idea as a possible perpetrator, temporarily disable the antivirus and firewall. Once you've disabled your device's security software, you can try again to see if the problem persists.

Locate the program icon in the notification area or system tray on the taskbar (typically in the lower right corner of the desktop), right-click the icon, and select the option to disable or exit the program.

Examine your Internet and network connectivity.

Expand Tweet

Since connectivity issues on your gaming rig may cause this error, you can run the Windows 10/11 troubleshooter to resolve general Network and Internet connection issues on your device.

You may also need to run a Network Reset to reset networking components and reinstall network adapters. If needed, you can also delete your VPN software, reset your proxy settings, or disable/remove any proxy servers from your computer. Interference difficulties with servers can be caused by a VPN/GPN or proxy.