Eclipse Animator (Roblox Studio Plugin)
Eclipse Animator is the Roblox Studio animation plugin by riftkuro and Seven, launched October 14, 2026. It brings Blender-style tools — IK, a graph editor, animation layers, live collaboration and Blender armature import — into Studio as a Moon Animator alternative.
86116556258301
Fake copies exist. A second upload using the same name appeared shortly after launch (some users report it charging $20). Only trust the listing where the asset ID is 86116556258301 and the creator reads @riftkuro with a verification badge. There is no off-store "Eclipse Animator download" file — anyone offering an .exe, Discord link or Google Drive copy is not from the developers.
Price: is Eclipse Animator free?
The launch window has ended. This is the current status, checked October 23, 2026.
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Current price | $19.99 USD on the Creator Store (priced in dollars, not Robux) |
| Launch window | Free to claim from Oct 14 for a few days; the free window ended around Oct 17-20 with no announced closing time |
| Claimed it free? | It stays in your inventory — no charge, no expiry |
| Free "cracked" versions | None are official. Reuploads frequently contain obfuscated require() backdoors that inject code into your game |
How to install Eclipse Animator
The store listing is the install — there is no separate download. Sign in with the account you animate on.
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Open the official listing
Go to the Creator Store page for asset
86116556258301. Confirm the creator line says@riftkuro— the listing's display name has changed more than once, so the ID is what matters. -
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Buy / Get the plugin
Click Buy (or Get while priced at $0). The plugin is added to your Roblox inventory instantly.
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Open Roblox Studio → Plugins tab
If Studio was already running, restart it. Find Eclipse Animator in the Plugins toolbar and click it to load the panel, or press
Ctrl + E. Approve the script permissions it needs for IK calculations. -
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Insert a rig and animate
Drop in an R15 or R6 rig, create a project, and press
Vto place your first keyframe. The built-in tutorial covers the rest.
Headline features
The plugin is still very new — the developers ship fixes almost daily, so expect the feature list to keep growing.
IK & rig tools
Inverse kinematics toggle, unparenting, dynamic parenter, bone pivot editing, motion paths and physics for R15, R6 and skinned rigs.
Editor workflow
Graph editor, animation layers, grease pencil, a pose/animation/face library, presets and gif background support.
Camera & preview
Live camera previewer, video previewer that syncs references to your timeline, and Blender-style camera controls.
Blender pipeline
Import Blender armatures, Blender tools and gizmos, and export animations both directions (Blender ↔ Eclipse).
Live collaboration
Animate the same scene with friends in real time — a feature Moon Animator never shipped.
Module exporter
Converts finished animations and cutscenes into scriptable module files you can play in-game.
Eclipse Animator vs Moon Animator 2
The question everyone asks. The short version below — pick based on workflow, not hype.
| Eclipse Animator | Moon Animator 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $19.99 (free launch window ended) | Paid, similar range |
| Blender-style tools | Gizmos, armature import, two-way export | Limited |
| Collaboration | Live multi-user animating | Solo only |
| Maturity | Brand new (Oct 2026), frequent bugs + daily fixes | Years of updates, stable, huge tutorial base |
| Best for | Animators who want a Blender-like pipeline inside Studio | Anyone who needs reliability today |
FAQ
I bought it but don't see it in Studio
Restart Studio on the same Roblox account, then check the Plugins tab and Plugin Management. If it still doesn't appear, verify the purchase went to the right account in your inventory.
Is there a free version or trial?
No trial exists. The only free period was the unannounced launch window in mid-October. Sites selling or giving "Eclipse Animator free" copies are distributing fakes — the creators publicly warned about a copycat upload.
Does it work with custom rigs?
Yes — it supports R15, R6 and skinned rigs, and can import armatures straight from Blender files.
Is it related to the Eclipse IDE?
Not at all — same name, different universe. This is strictly a Roblox Studio plugin.