- On 2026-04-14, a new Roblox Studio bug report said language settings reset to "System Default" after restart.
- The reporter said script editor font also resets, but theme still saves.
- The file `GlobalSettings_13.xml` was missing in `%localappdata%\Roblox`, so the usual manual fix could not be used.
- 2026-04-14: User "Tracccck" posted a new report in the Roblox Developer Forum under Studio Bugs.
- Repro flow: fresh Windows 11 install -> set Studio language to non-system language -> restart Studio -> language resets.
- Extra signal: not all settings fail. Theme sticks, but language/font do not.
- Current state on 2026-04-14: issue is reported with clear expected behavior, waiting on engineer follow-up.
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[tr][th]Check[/th][th]Before restart[/th][th]After restart[/th][/tr]
[tr][td]Studio language[/td][td]Set to English (or another language)[/td][td]Back to "System Default"[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Script editor font[/td][td]Custom font selected[/td][td]Reverted[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Theme[/td][td]Custom theme selected[/td][td]Still saved[/td][/tr]
[tr][td]Settings file[/td][td]Look in `%localappdata%\Roblox`[/td][td]`GlobalSettings_13.xml` not found[/td][/tr]
[/table]
Developer Context
- This looks similar to an older Roblox settings-save wave reported on 2025-04-06 and discussed with engineers.
- In that older thread, staff asked users to check for `GlobalSettings_13.xml` on 2025-06-04, then said a flag was flipped on 2025-06-12, and the reporter confirmed a fix on 2025-06-13.
- Because the 2026-04-14 report shows the same missing-file clue, this may be a repeat path for certain Windows user setups.
- If you build games in Roblox Studio every day, this can waste a lot of setup time.
- Language flipping back can make scripting slower when UI text and code labels feel mixed.
- Team tip: run a quick "save test" after reinstall. Change language + font, restart once, confirm it sticks before long sessions.
- Backup tip: keep notes/screenshots of your key Studio settings so you can restore fast if it resets again.
- Q: Is this confirmed on 2026-04-14 only?
A: The new report is dated 2026-04-14. Similar behavior was also reported in earlier years, so this is likely not a one-off case. - Q: Does everything reset?
A: No. In this report, theme saved, but language and font did not. - Q: Where should `GlobalSettings_13.xml` normally be?
A: Users usually check `%localappdata%\Roblox` (Windows local app data path). - Q: Is there a confirmed fix in this exact 2026-04-14 thread yet?
A: Not yet, based on the current post snapshot. - Q: What should creators do right now?
A: Re-test after each Studio update, keep your must-have settings list, and post clean repro steps + logs in DevForum if it happens.