Updated October 23, 2025
Be ready to jump into the Roblox Pixel Quest and liberate kingdom of Robloxia.
Are you ready for Pixel Quest, the first 2D RPG bullet hell game on Roblox? Whether you're a veteran of games like Vampire Survivors or completely new to the bullet hell genre, this Pixel Quest guide will prepare you for your adventure in Robloxia. Here's everything you need to know at game launch.
What Is Roblox Pixel Quest?
Pixel Quest is a 2D RPG bullet hell MMORPG coming to Roblox on October 22, 2025. Your mission is to reclaim the kingdom of Robloxia from darkness by exploring an open world filled with dangerous enemies, challenging bosses, and mysterious dungeons. The game combines intense bullet hell combat with RPG progression, loot collection, and cooperative dungeon runs.
Key Features:
- Open world exploration across multiple biomes
- Bullet hell combat requires skill and reflexes
- Dungeon crawling with team-based challenges
- Permadeath system with account progression
- Loot-driven gameplay with equipment upgrades
- Boss encounters and rare enemy spawns
- Cross-platform support (PC and Mobile)
Is There a Tutorial?
Yes! If you haven't encountered a game like this before, you will be happy to hear that there is an in-depth tutorial system that covers:
- Movement mechanics - Basic movements, Teleportation and Mini Maps
- Shooting mechanics - How to attack and aim
- Looting system - Collecting items and equipment
- Equipment management - Equipping and upgrading gear
- Status Effects - Learning about Hazards and how they affect you
- Quest system - Finding and completing objectives
- Platform-specific controls - Separate tutorials for PC and Mobile players
The Pixel Quest dev team created an informative but not too lengthy tutorial. Their goal is for you to grasp the basic mechanics so you can jump into action as soon as possible. Depending on whether you're playing on PC or mobile, you'll get platform-optimized instructions.
Does Pixel Quest have a Story and Deep Lore?
Pixel Quest is primarily focused on exploration and combat, but the story is definitely part of the experience - just not in a traditional way. You'll get a glimpse of the story and Robloxia lore once you start your adventure.
Story Elements on Launch
At release, the story will primarily unfold through gameplay and map exploration. There are multiple ways to learn more about the Pixel Quest story:
- NPC Dialogue - Talk to characters throughout the world
- Boss Encounters - Learn about threats through boss fights
- Map Locations - Environmental storytelling in different biomes
- Item Descriptions - Lore hidden in equipment and collectibles
- World Exploration - Piecing together what happened to Robloxia
Future Story Plans
The developers love story and plan to continue from where the launch trailer left off. After release, expect:
- More direct story elements and events
- Story-driven updates expanding the narrative
- Special events that advance the plot
- Deeper lore will be revealed through major content updates
How the Permadeath System Works in Pixel Quest?
Yes, Pixel Quest features permadeath! This is a PVE permadeath game where dying means losing your character. However, before you panic, understand that the system is designed to make each death meaningful, as that's part of the progress. The Pixel Quest splits progression into two categories:
1. Character Progression (Lost on Death)
- Your current character's level
- Equipped items and inventory (except Vault items)
- Active quests and immediate progress
2. Account Progression (Permanent)
- Special currency earned from character achievements
- Permanent upgrades that apply to ALL characters
- Cosmetics unlocked for your account
- Achievement completions
- Vault storage
If you feel like you are in danger of dying but don't want to give up your run just yet, you can use the Recall function to go back to the safe haven from the Overworld. This ensures you keep all of your items and level upgrades, while also refilling your Health and Mana bars
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What Happens When You Die?
When your character dies, it doesn't mean it's game over. It's, in fact, a quick start with a stronger character.
- You earn special currency called Valor based on how much you achieve with that character.
- You keep your account progression - permanent upgrades, cosmetics, achievements.
- You can access your Vault - items stored here transfer to your next run
- You start a new run with your account bonuses, making you stronger than before
How Does The Vault System Work?
The Vault is a crucial Pixel Quest mechanic that lets you store items that persist through death. You can transfer items between your characters, keep precious equipment safe from permadeath, plan by storing gear for future runs, and build up a collection of valuable items over time.
You should only save the best Gear since the Vault has only 8 slots. If you are willing to pay, you can purchase 8 more for 300 Robux. If you get duplicates of the gear you like, then I suggest Recalling to Haven and going to the Vault, or you might regret it on your next run (talking from experience).
Best Way to Spend Resources in Pixel Quest
Each run will reward you with resources like Valor, giving you a better chance of success next time. However, this mechanic has not been implemented into the game yet. You can purchase items from the Shop, as well as more Character and Vault Slots, but so far only by using Robux. When possible, you should get the Lucky Clover which temporarily boosts your Loot luck.
The Pixel Quest Grind Guide
Every character death in Pixel Quest is just one step towards your goal and a chance to start another run where you get more resources to improve your character. This creates a satisfying loop:
- Start a new run
- Explore, fight, collect loot
- Complete achievements and challenges
- Store valuable items in the Vault (Recall back to Haven to avoid dying prematurely)
- Die and earn currency from your run
- Spend currency in the Shop at Haven
- Start a new run with stored Equipment and Weapons to quickly clear the early sections
Achievement System
The Achievement system is currently unavailable in the game, but should be coming soon. From what we know, achievements should reward players who complete challenges with:
- Consumables - Useful items for your adventure
- Cosmetics - Show off your accomplishments
- Account-Wide Upgrades - Permanent power increases
Achievements create goals beyond just "don't die" and reward exploration, combat mastery, dungeon completion, and more. They're a key part of account progression.
Pixel Quest Combat Basics - How to Survive
Pixel Quest is a bullet hell survivor-like game, which means lots of enemies will shoot at you all the time! If you don't have experience with these types of games, follow this simple (are they?) rules:
- Dodge constantly - Weave between bullets
- Attack strategically - Find safe moments to restore Health and Mana (either through Potions, Skills or just by waiting)
- Stay aware - Watch multiple enemy patterns simultaneously
- Practice patterns - Learn boss attack sequences
How to Farm Health and Mana Potions
Whenever you start a new run (unless you've stocked up on healing Skills in the Vault), you'll want to Farm at least two Stacks of Health and Mana Potions each. The easiest location to do this at is the Beach, especially if you already have better weapons and have leveled up a lot (i.e. you haven't died recently), since they will be quicker to kill. Regular enemies in other sections will also drop them, but they will be more dangerous, harder to kill and deal more damage. Beach enemies are just easy kills with the least amount of harm coming your way.
Best Weapons and Skills for Early Game
There are plenty of loadouts you can create as you progress through the game, but you will be pretty limited early on. From my experience, melee weapons such as the Broadsword are great at clearing regular enemies in a group by dealing quite a bit of damage. However, when encountering Bosses and Mini Bosses, the better option are some of the Ranged Weapons, either a Staff (Oak for example), or a Bow and Arrow of better quality than the Hunting one.
When it comes to Skills, you will often get the same stuff over and over again. For better variety, attack the Bosses on the Beach. The Mermaid usually drops great Skill and, once you defeat her, enter the Mermaid Cove for a chance of another good Skill. When it comes to solo Damage at the start, Bombs are the most worth it, and are great for regular enemies especially with the additional Burn Effect.
However, if you are fighting with a group of other players, then having some healing Skills like the Totems, or AoE Buffs like the Flags (which boost your SPD, ATK, and DEF stats) is important. It doesn't matter who kills the enemy, so long as its dead, you will all get loot, so it's better to have both a solo Skill and a team-up Skill saved up in your Inventory, and you can switch them out when necessary.
Pixel Quest FAQ
Both platforms will have equal gameplay; choose what's comfortable for you. The tutorial will teach platform-specific controls:
PC - WASD movement, mouse aiming
Mobile - Touch controls optimized for smaller screens
Yes, you can learn more about the game via the Pixel Quest wiki. You can also join the official Discord server for more information. A good source of information is also the game's official Roblox Group.
Yes, you can have multiple Character slots, just keep in mind that you will have to pay 300 Robux for it.
Yes, there is Autofire in the game, which you can enable on PC by pressing the C button.
Every time you die, you will get Valor based on how long you stayed alive and how many enemies you killed. You use this currency to purchase Cosmetics and Items at the shop in Haven. However, this feature is not implemented yet, so while you can earn Valor, all of the items can only be purchased with Robux.
Yes, not everything will have permadeath! The developers confirmed that they'll have multiple ways to ensure you can safely play without fear of losing progress.
- Events and Minigames - Special activities without permadeath risk
- Admin Events - Community events showcased in previews
- Safe Zones - Areas like Haven where you can't die
- Tutorial - Learn the game safely before risking permadeath
- More biomes and areas to explore
- Additional dungeons and bosses
- Expanded story content and events
- New items and equipment types
- Community-requested features
- Balance updates and improvements
Discord - Primary community hub, developer updates, team finding
Roblox Group - Join for game announcements
Social Media - Follow for trailers and sneak peeks
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