Roblox The Hollow Halloween 2026: Start Times, How to Join and Rewards
Roblox’s Halloween event The Hollow opened its hub on October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PDT), or 21:00 UTC!
This survival event takes place inside an event hub and features monsters from nine games, including The Deer from 99 Nights in the Forest and Seek from DOORS.
Below are the opening times, entry requirements, and different types of rewards, followed by game cards and guide/code links for all nine participating games.
When does The Hollow start? Pacific Time and UTC schedule
| Schedule | UTC | Official Pacific Time |
|---|---|---|
| General hub opening | October 22, 2026, at 21:00 UTC | October 22 at 2:00 p.m. PDT (PT) |
| Main event starts (official game description) | October 22, 2026, at 22:00 UTC | October 22 at 3:00 p.m. PDT (PT) |
| Early hub access for Roblox Plus | October 22, 2026, at 19:00 UTC | October 22 at noon PDT (PT) |
| Monster arrivals | A new monster each day for nine days | Daily arrival times have not been announced |
| Live finale | An exact UTC start date and time have not been announced | Announced for the morning of October 31; no exact time given |
| Reward collection deadline | Until November 2, 2026, at 20:00 UTC | November 2 at noon PST |
The October opening times use Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC−7). The November 2 deadline uses Pacific Standard Time (PST, UTC−8). The Pacific offset changes during the event, so the UTC conversions differ. The finale and the end of reward collection are separate scheduled events.
How to join and age requirements: do you need Plus?
- Before joining, check your Roblox account and the entry requirements for your region.
- Enter the official The Hollow hub. Check that its developer is Roblox Presents.
- Navigate the hub’s maze, look for clues, avoid monsters, and take on quests.
In most regions, the event is open to players aged 9 or older with a Roblox Select or Roblox account.
The announcement does not list Plus as a requirement for general entry. Active Plus members were offered access to explore the hub two hours before the general opening.
Open the official The Hollow on Roblox. The official game description lists the main event as starting one hour after the hub opens.
Current and upcoming events
These are current and upcoming events registered for The Hollow. Check the date on each card and the start time in its linked details before joining. Each livestream has its own schedule, separate from the hub opening and reward collection deadline above.
The event list contains the full schedule. The nine-game section later in this article covers each monster’s original game and its guides.
The Hollow Events
Upcoming
Oct 26 – Oct 26
Biter x Vani + Kyle
Upcoming
Oct 27 – Oct 27
The Deer x Bundun
Upcoming
Oct 27 – Oct 27
Hiachi x Kim Left Arm
What is The Hollow? Nine days of mazes and survival
The event offers a new maze each day, where players search for clues while escaping monsters. New monsters arrive over nine days, and the hub’s atmosphere changes as the event progresses.
The announcement says completing quests can earn exclusive UGC and rewards that help players survive.
| What to do in the hub | What the official announcement confirms |
|---|---|
| Explore | Navigate a new maze each day and search for clues |
| Survive | Avoid newly arriving monsters |
| Complete quests | Meet quest requirements to collect exclusive UGC and survival rewards |
Creators including LimaMosca, KreekCraft, Bundun, and SirDapper are also scheduled to livestream from inside the hub.
Quest rewards, paid items, and Plus benefits
| Type | What was officially announced | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Quest rewards | Exclusive UGC and rewards that help with survival | Check in-game instructions for the exact requirements and rewards |
| Marketplace items for sale | The Hollow Horseman, exclusive avatar items, seasonal makeup, and more | These are items for sale, not a promise of free quest rewards |
| Benefits for active Plus members | Hub access two hours early, an exclusive profile frame and background, and an item launcher for gifting items to other players | The announcement says active Plus members can keep the event theme after the finale |
The nine monsters and guides/codes for their games
These pairings come from the official announcement. Their order here does not represent the daily monster release order. The linked guides and codes are for each original game; they do not mean those strategies or codes work inside The Hollow.
99 Nights in the Forest: The Deer
![[👔] 99 Nights in the Forest 🔦](https://tr.rbxcdn.com/180DAY-c162b715402c51fd948c6686d668456d/512/512/Image/Webp/noFilter)
A survival game where you build a forest camp with friends. Something is watching in the quiet woods, combining camp life with a sense of eerie tension.
DOORS: Seek
A horror game built around doors. Learn what is dangerous from the events you encounter and the mistakes you make as you keep trying.
Dandy’s World: Twisted Dandy
![🎨 Dandy's World [ALPHA]](https://tr.rbxcdn.com/180DAY-888663d5087991ea655a35df6a515ac5/512/512/Image/Webp/noFilter)
A cooperative horror survival game where you play as characters called Toons, complete machines, and travel deeper into Gardenview Center. Collect Toons with different abilities and equipment to find a playstyle that suits you.
Piggy: Piggy
A horror game where you escape Piggy while uncovering the mystery behind it. Pick up and use items, and make use of actions such as crouching to work toward an escape.
Scary Shawarma Kiosk: The Inspector
![Scary Shawarma Kiosk: the ANOMALY [horror]](https://tr.rbxcdn.com/180DAY-2fc0830a209194be781df4211a84f824/512/512/Image/Webp/noFilter)
A horror game set in the late-night shawarma shop Shawarma 24, where you cook and serve orders. Follow the strange rules posted at the counter and try to make it through the night.
Animal Hospital: Mimic
A horror game where you work the night shift at an animal hospital and treat arriving patients. Some patients behave strangely, bringing unsettling anomalies into the usual routine.
Demonology: Biter
A horror game about using equipment to find and identify the evil spirit haunting a job site. Choosing how to investigate with the tools you have is central to the gameplay.
The Mimic: Hiachi
A horror game with original stories inspired by Japanese history and urban legends. Play as different characters across its chapters and step into unfamiliar worlds that resemble reality but feel disturbingly wrong.
WARDEN: The Overseer
A cooperative horror game set in the Creatures of Sonaria universe, where you explore places inhabited by monsters. Up to eight players can evade pursuers, solve tasks and puzzles, and take on bosses and hidden secrets.
Halloween activities for younger children
Roblox has also announced activities for players below The Hollow’s age requirement. In Family Zone’s Halloween crossover with Duck Duck, parents and children can hunt for costumed ducks while learning about safety features. Adopt Me! features the Hauntlet, while Welcome to Bloxburg offers activities such as Pumpkin Panic and Ghost Hunt. Check each game’s entry conditions and rewards in that game.
| Activity or game | What was officially announced |
|---|---|
| Family Zone × Duck Duck | Parents and children hunt for costumed ducks while learning about safety features and parental settings |
| Adopt Me! | The return of the Hauntlet, with new rewards and pets |
| Welcome to Bloxburg | Minigames including Pumpkin Panic and Ghost Hunt |
The Hollow FAQ
What are the opening times in Pacific Time and UTC?
The hub opened on October 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. PDT (21:00 UTC). The official game description gave the main event start as 3:00 p.m. PDT (22:00 UTC). Active Roblox Plus members had early hub access from noon PDT (19:00 UTC) that day.
How long can I collect rewards?
The announced deadline is noon PST on November 2, 2026, or 20:00 UTC that day. This is separate from the October 31 finale.
Do I have to play all nine games to join?
The official announcement describes a survival event inside The Hollow’s hub. It does not say that completing all nine games is an entry requirement. Check the hub’s instructions for individual quest requirements.
Are there codes for The Hollow?
The official October 21 announcement does not list any redemption codes specifically for The Hollow.
What time is the finale?
The official announcement only says the morning of October 31, without an exact time. An exact UTC start date and time cannot currently be confirmed.
Sources
Roblox: The Hollow: New Platform-Wide Survival Event for Halloween (published October 21, 2026).
The Hollow’s official game description (checked October 23, 2026).
This article is based on the official announcement and game description, with UTC conversions from the announced Pacific times and links to the related games. If the schedule or requirements change, check the latest official information.
