Skybox Rotation

While this would be helpful and does have a lot of potential uses, it’s unlikely this will ever be added to the skybox system. Reason being, Roblox is more focused on their upcoming procedural skies which will be much more dynamic and customizable.

“Our big sky direction is moving more towards procedural skies rather than tactical features around skyboxes.”
(https://youtu.be/KPpGjml4uLU?t=23m24s)

“I’m optimistic we’re gonna have something awesome for you in the next 12 months.”
(https://youtu.be/rUPx01PaGj0?t=13m43s)

This has also been recommended a few other times:

This is definitely something people want which is why I’m hoping we’ll get rotation with the procedural system, but I think adding new features to skyboxes doesn’t make a lot of sense given how ancient it is and that it would distract Roblox’s engineers from finishing the new skies.

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