Solve The Cube Zero Assist & 2x2 Guide

The game description says: "Pick ZERO ASSIST to solve a real scrambled cube yourself!" In this mode there are no letters to copy. You actually solve the cube.

Large cube still being solved at 98.34 seconds with move buttons around it — Real solves take far longer than memory races. *Screenshot: gameplay frame from "Solve The Cube Basic Overview" by MBT on YouTube*

The four gameplay modes

Mode	What you do
Default 3x3	Copy the key sequence on a 3x3 cube. This is the standard race.
Default 2x2	The same on a 2x2 cube, with shorter strings (26 keys in one game we saw).
Zero Assist 3x3	Solve a real scramble with no hints.
Zero Assist 2x2	Solve a real 2x2 scramble with no hints.

Pick the mode in the Gameplay column of the table's Modifiers screen. Your first game is locked to the defaults. More cube types were marked "coming soon" in October footage.

Chart of standard Rubik's Cube notation R L U D F B with prime and double turns — Standard cube notation. *Illustration by solvethecube.wiki, not an in-game screenshot*

Cube notation you need

Real cube solving uses standard notation. R, L, U, D, F, B turn the right, left, up, down, front and back faces clockwise. R' means counter-clockwise, and R2 means a double turn. In-game, each of these moves is mapped to one of the letter keys. Check Settings → Keyboard Keys for your mapping.

Comparison of the 2x2, 3x3 and Zero Assist modes plus modifiers — Modes at a glance. *Illustration by solvethecube.wiki, not an in-game screenshot*

A simple plan for your first Zero Assist solve

Start with 2x2 Zero Assist. It has only corners.
Make one face with matching side colours (the first layer).
Orient the last layer, then permute it. Two algorithms are enough to start: R U R' U R U2 R' (Sune) and a corner swap.
Move up to 3x3 with the beginner layer-by-layer method: cross, corners, middle edges, last layer.

Expect much longer times at first. In footage, Zero Assist-style solves ran past 90 seconds, compared with under 10 seconds in default races.

Why it's worth it

The default strings are real algorithms. Once you know what they do, memorising them gets much easier, and your default-mode times drop too. Zero Assist has its own tab on the stats screen.

Sources: gameplay videos by aero_sfx (Oct 14), Jamal (Oct 19), Lambi (Oct 22) and MBT (Oct 24, 2026), plus the official Roblox game description. Menus and prices can change in updates. Anything unconfirmed is labelled to be verified.

Frequently asked questions

What is Zero Assist in Solve The Cube?

A mode with no key hints, where you solve a real scrambled 2x2 or 3x3 cube yourself.

Is 2x2 easier?

Yes. 2x2 key strings are shorter and the real puzzle has only 8 pieces.

Zero Assist, 2x2 and 3x3 Modes