# Eclipse Animator Guide (eclipse-animator.com)

> Unofficial, independent guide to Eclipse Animator, the animation plugin for Roblox Studio made by riftkuro. Not affiliated with Roblox or the plugin’s developers. Not related to the Eclipse IDE or other software named “Eclipse”.

## Key facts (checked 2026-10-16)

- Eclipse Animator is a Roblox Studio animation plugin by the verified developer riftkuro, co-owned with Seven (sevenqor).
- Released on the Roblox Creator Store on 2026-10-14 (first listed as a pre-order). Latest listing version: v1.0958.
- Price: Free launch window (reported as a few days). The developers have not announced an end time or the price after launch.
- Only official source: https://create.roblox.com/store/asset/86116556258301/Eclipse-Animator (asset ID 86116556258301). There is no official download file.
- Official tutorial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kBKwmw2hcSk. Official Discord: https://discord.gg/eclipseanimator.
- Free companion tools on GitHub: Eclipse Blender add-on (github.com/riftkuro/eclipse-blender, Blender 4.2+) and Eclipse Video (github.com/riftkuro/eclipse-video).
- Main features: IK/FK toggle, graph editor, animation layers, motion paths, cameras and effects, live collaboration, pose library, physics, Module Exporter, Blender armature import and two-way animation export.
- Key shortcuts: V insert keyframe, X delete keyframe, G grab, R rotate, T switch axis, Y global/local, Ctrl+B camera view, B onion skin.

## Pages

- [Eclipse Animator overview and status](https://eclipse-animator.com/): What Eclipse Animator is, current status (free window, version), key features, shortcuts and links to every guide.
- [Download](https://eclipse-animator.com/download/): The only official way to get the plugin (Roblox Creator Store, asset ID 86116556258301), install steps and how to avoid fake downloads.
- [Tutorial](https://eclipse-animator.com/tutorial/): How to use Eclipse Animator: 7 beginner steps from rig to exported animation, each linked to the official video timestamp.
- [Shortcuts](https://eclipse-animator.com/shortcuts/): Every keyboard shortcut shown in the official tutorial (V, X, J, M, G, R, T, Y, Ctrl+B, L, B).
- [Is it free?](https://eclipse-animator.com/is-eclipse-animator-free/): Price and free launch window: what is confirmed, what is only reported, and what is not announced.
- [vs Moon Animator](https://eclipse-animator.com/eclipse-animator-vs-moon-animator/): Eclipse Animator vs Moon Animator 2: price, features, Blender support and which to choose.
- [How to install](https://eclipse-animator.com/how-to-install/): Install in Roblox Studio and fixes when the plugin does not appear in the Plugins tab.
- [Features](https://eclipse-animator.com/features/): Every feature on the official listing explained in plain English, with video demo times.
- [Blender add-on](https://eclipse-animator.com/blender/): The free Eclipse Blender add-on (Blender 4.2+): install, export an armature to Roblox, two-way animation sync.
- [Release date](https://eclipse-animator.com/release-date/): Release date (October 14, 2026) and full timeline from GitHub repos to the latest version.
- [About](https://eclipse-animator.com/about/): Who runs this site, how facts are sourced, and the disclaimer.

## How to cite

Each page is static HTML with a “Quick answer” at the top, a Last updated date, an FAQ and a Sources list. Pages separate facts from the official listing from community reports; keep that distinction when quoting. For the current price, point users to the official Creator Store page.

## Discovery

- [Sitemap](https://eclipse-animator.com/sitemap.xml): Published URLs and editorial update dates.