Crossroads: State of Illinois Guide: Controls to learn before you drive
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OverviewCrossroads: State of Illinois is an open-driving game set in the Chicago suburbs, covering towns like Lockport, Crest Hill, Romeoville, Lemont, Channahon, and West-side Joliet. The game is in alpha, so expect unfinished areas and the occasional bug. This guide walks you through the controls, how to rack up miles, how earnings bonuses work, and what to do with the housing system.
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Controls to learn before you drive
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The game models real driving fairly closely, so there are more keys than a typical Roblox game. Run through this list before you pull out of your starting spot.
- L turns headlights on; press again for high beams
- Z or C left and right turn signals
- X hazard lights (all four signals at once)
- H horn
- M switches the transmission mode; use E to gear up and Q to gear down
- V first-person view inside the cab, where supported
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Mileage badges and long-term goals
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Each badge unlocks automatically when your total driven distance hits the threshold.
| Badge | Miles required |
|---|---|
| First 10 miles! | 10 |
| Total of 55 miles! | 55 |
| Total of 100 miles! | 100 |
| 500 miles?! | 500 |
| 1000 miles?!?! | 1000 |
Earnings bonuses worth stacking
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Two separate bonuses can run at the same time, and they add together.
| Weekend bonus (Fridays included) | 15% more earnings |
| Playing with friends | 10 to 20% more earnings |
| Both active at once | up to 35% more earnings total |
Housing — spawning and buying
Step
The game has a housing system with at least two distinct steps. Do both to collect both rewards.
- Spawn a house place your first house in the world to unlock the Spawned a house badge
- Buy a modern house purchase a modern house separately to unlock the Purchased a modern house badge
Things that can stop you from playing
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The game is in early alpha, which comes with real limitations. Knowing them ahead of time keeps you from wasting time troubleshooting.
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Crossroads: State of Illinois [Alpha]
Glossary
Glossary- Toll
- A fee you pay when driving through a toll plaza on certain interstates, such as Interstate 355.
- Interstate
- A high-speed highway that crosses state lines; several are recreated in the game's road network.
- Transmission
- The gear system toggled with M, letting you shift gears up with E and down with Q for more control over your speed.
- Private server
- A session of the game that only you or invited players can join, recommended for better performance on lower-end devices.
- Alpha
- An early stage of development where the game is playable but still has unfinished areas and known bugs.
Common questions
FAQCan I drive through Chicago in this game?
Not yet. The map covers the Chicago suburbs — towns like Lockport, Romeoville, Lemont, Channahon, Crest Hill, and West-side Joliet — but Chicago itself is not included in the current build.
Why can't I join the game?
The most common reason is that your Roblox account is less than three days old. Check your account's creation date and try again once it passes the three-day mark.
The game is running really slowly — what should I do?
Low-end devices struggle with performance in the current alpha. Start a private server instead of a public one for better performance.
How do I get the most out of my driving sessions?
Play on a Friday, Saturday, or Sunday, and bring at least one friend along. The weekend bonus adds 15% to your earnings and the friend bonus adds another 10 to 20%, stacking up to 35% on top of your base earnings.
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