---
title: "Preferred Escape Menu Version & Chrome UI Controls — Bloxstrap Engine & FastFlag Reference"
description: "Configure Preferred Escape Menu Version & Chrome UI Controls (FFlagEnableInGameMenuControls / V4 Menu Flags) in Bloxstrap via Engine Settings → Escape menu version. Supported values: Default, 2020 (V2), 2023 (V4)."
canonical: https://bloxstraplabs.ink/engine/escape-menu-version-v1-v2-v4
updated: 2026-10-17
---

# Preferred Escape Menu Version & Chrome UI Controls

Selects between supported Roblox in-game Esc menu layouts where available in the current client build. Underlying key: FFlagEnableInGameMenuControls / V4 Menu Flags.

## Facts (2026-10-17)

- **Setting:** Preferred Escape Menu Version & Chrome UI Controls
- **FastFlag Key:** FFlagEnableInGameMenuControls / V4 Menu Flags
- **GUI Location:** Engine Settings → Escape menu version
- **Supported Values:** Default, 2020 (V2), 2023 (V4)

## How Preferred Escape Menu Version & Chrome UI Controls works in ClientAppSettings.json

Selects between supported Roblox in-game Esc menu layouts where available in the current client build.

When you adjust **Engine Settings → Escape menu version** inside Bloxstrap, the bootstrapper writes `FFlagEnableInGameMenuControls / V4 Menu Flags` into `ClientSettings\ClientAppSettings.json` before `RobloxPlayerBeta.exe` initializes its renderer.

## Recommended values and stability tips

- **Accepted values:** `Default, 2020 (V2), 2023 (V4)`. Stick to the built-in GUI preset under [Engine Settings](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/engine) unless you are testing a specific JSON override.
- **Resetting:** If a custom value causes visual artifacts or a startup crash, use [Reset FastFlags to default](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/engine/how-to-reset-fastflags-to-default-bloxstrap).
- **Installer:** Download the latest Windows build of Bloxstrap from [/download](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/download).

## FAQ

### What FastFlag does "Preferred Escape Menu Version & Chrome UI Controls" control?

It manages `FFlagEnableInGameMenuControls / V4 Menu Flags` inside `ClientAppSettings.json`, accessible directly via **Engine Settings → Escape menu version**.

### Will this setting reset when Roblox updates?

No. Bloxstrap rewrites `ClientAppSettings.json` into the new Roblox version folder on every launch.

## Related

- [Bloxstrap Engine & FastFlags](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/engine)
- [Best Bloxstrap FastFlags for High FPS & Smooth Frame Pacing](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/engine/best-bloxstrap-fastflags-for-fps-and-low-ping)
- [FastFlags (FFlag, DFInt, FString, FLog)](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/words/fastflags-fflags)
- [Bloxstrap Windows Setup & Installation](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/setup)
- [Framerate Limit / FPS Unlocker (DFIntTaskSchedulerTargetFps)](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/engine/dfint-task-scheduler-target-fps)

## Download

Free Windows app: [Download Bloxstrap](https://bloxstraplabs.ink/download)

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