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The Hollow Roblox Halloween Event 2026: All 9 Confirmed Games, Start Date, Rewards, and How to Prepare

Posted: Tue Oct 20, 2026 9:29 am
by ice
Quick Summary
  • The Hollow is Roblox's official platform-wide Halloween 2026 event, starting October 22 and running through early November
  • Nine games are confirmed: DOORS, WARDEN, Animal Hospital, The Mimic, Scary Shawarma Kiosk, Piggy, Dandy's World, 99 Nights in the Forest, and Demonology
  • The format follows The Hunt: play participating games, complete quests, earn event currency, and redeem it for free limited UGC items
  • Roblox has not yet revealed the full reward list, but expect Halloween-themed accessories and cosmetics based on the event teaser
  • Several other Halloween events are already live, including the Duck-o-Lantern free hat crossover and 99 Nights in the Forest's Helping Happy event
What is The Hollow?

The Hollow is Roblox's official Halloween 2026 event. It is a platform-wide campaign that spans multiple games, not a single experience. The event was first teased on September 27, 2026, during The Hunt: Roblox 20, when Roblox hid a Riddling Skull decal in the winners' area of that event. On October 8, Roblox posted three cryptic tweets, each separated by three hours and one minute. The official teaser trailer followed on October 10 with the message: "You've met them before. But not like this."

That phrasing is the clearest signal about the event's theme. It points to returning characters reimagined for Halloween, which lines up with the horror-franchise games in the confirmed lineup. The Hollow is not the same as The Haunt, which was Roblox's 2024 Halloween event. Different name, different year, different games, different rewards.

On October 17, Roblox posted a series of reveals on TikTok and Instagram, officially confirming all nine participating games. The event hub page will go live on October 22 with the full quest and reward details.

When Does The Hollow Start and End?

The Hollow goes live on Thursday, October 22, 2026. That date is officially confirmed by Roblox. A start time of 11:00 AM PDT is being reported across community coverage, but Roblox has not officially stamped a specific time, so treat it as a best estimate. Roblox's bigger events have historically opened in the late-morning Pacific window, which is consistent with that report.

The end date is less clear. Different outlets report November 5 and November 9, 2026, and Roblox has not published the closing date. Until it does, assume the event runs roughly two to three weeks and plan to finish your quest grind in the first week to be safe. Limited UGC rewards have historically been pulled on or before the listed end date.

All 9 Confirmed Games

Roblox officially revealed the full lineup on October 17. Here are all nine participating games:
[th]Game[/th][th]Developer[/th][th]Maturity[/th][th]Content Rating[/th]
DOORSLSPLASHMild5+
WARDENSonar StudiosMild5+
Animal HospitalAnimal AnomalyMinimal5+
The MimicCTStudioModerate9+
Scary Shawarma Kioskkharbor_yktModerate9+
PiggyPiggy Dev TeamMild5+
Dandy's WorldBlushCrunch StudioMild5+
99 Nights in the ForestGrandma's Favourite GamesMinimal5+
DemonologyBlaqk Magic BlueModerate9+
The lineup is heavy on horror experiences, which fits the Halloween theme. DOORS, Piggy, and The Mimic are all established horror games with large player bases. 99 Nights in the Forest is a survival-horror camp builder that has been running a pre-Halloween event called Helping Happy. Dandy's World is a popular horror-adjacent experience that already has a pumpkin emoji in its live title.

Live player counts from October 17 show the scale of the biggest participants:
  • 99 Nights in the Forest: 310,424 concurrent players
  • Dandy's World: 156,838 concurrent players
  • DOORS: 63,263 concurrent players
  • Piggy: 16,288 concurrent players
How the Event Works

The Hollow follows the same format as The Hunt, the platform-wide event Roblox ran earlier in 2026. The loop is straightforward:
  1. Play participating games
  2. Complete event quests in each game
  3. Earn event currency
  4. Redeem currency for free limited UGC items in the event hub
You jump into each of the nine games, finish whatever objectives the event adds, and collect a special currency. That currency then gets spent in a central event hub on exclusive cosmetics. Based on The Hunt, expect hats, backpacks, auras, and similar accessories. The teaser line "You've met them before. But not like this" hints that the headline rewards may be Halloween reskins of recognizable characters rather than entirely new designs.

In The Hunt, players earned badges by completing challenges in each participating game. The number of badges determined which reward tier you reached. The Hollow likely uses a similar progression system, though the exact mechanics will not be confirmed until the event hub goes live.

Roblox has not yet published the official reward list. Any specific reward names circulating online are unverified until the event hub goes live on October 22.

Other Roblox Halloween Events Happening Now

The Hollow is not the only Halloween content on Roblox right now. Several games have already launched their own seasonal events:
  • Duck-o-Lantern: A free hat crossover between Duck Duck and Family Zone, available until November 8. Complete quests in both games to claim it.
  • 99 Nights in the Forest: The Helping Happy pre-Halloween event is live now, with three badges and Happy's Cart furniture as rewards.
  • Steal a Brainrot: The Haunted Fuse update launched October 3 with 11 new Halloween Brainrots and the Eclipse Event mutation.
  • Adopt Me: The Halloween event runs through October 31 with Candy Corn currency, the Ghost Gallery minigame, and four new pets.
  • Dandy's World: Halloween event with new tricks, treats, and frights.
  • Fisch: FischFright 3 continues the annual Halloween tradition.
  • Dress to Impress: Halloween and Fall Season event with new items and themes.
How to Prepare for The Hollow

You cannot grind quests before the event opens, but you can stack the deck for Day 1:
  1. Pre-load the confirmed games. Add DOORS, Piggy, Dandy's World, 99 Nights in the Forest, and the others to your favorites now so you can jump in the second quests go live.
  2. Clear inventory space. Limited event rewards drop into your avatar inventory. Knowing what you want avoids wasting the opening rush.
  3. Watch the official Roblox event hub. The confirmed game list, currency name, and reward list will post on Roblox's event page on October 22. That is the only source that will not be wrong.
  4. Expect server congestion early. If a top-population game like 99 Nights (310k+ live) is in the lineup, Day-1 servers will be packed. Hit the lower-population games first for easier quest completion, then the big ones once the rush thins.
  5. Check your Roblox Premium status. Past platform events have offered Premium early access, though this has not been confirmed for The Hollow.
FAQ

When does The Hollow start?
October 22, 2026. The time is unconfirmed, but 11:00 AM PDT is the reported window.

How many games are in The Hollow?
Nine games are confirmed: DOORS, WARDEN, Animal Hospital, The Mimic, Scary Shawarma Kiosk, Piggy, Dandy's World, 99 Nights in the Forest, and Demonology.

Is The Hollow the same as The Haunt?
No. The Haunt was Roblox's 2024 Halloween event. The Hollow is the 2026 edition with different games, different themes, and different rewards.

What rewards does The Hollow give?
The reward list is not officially confirmed. Based on The Hunt format, expect free limited UGC accessories earned through event currency.

Do I need Roblox Premium for The Hollow?
Premium has historically offered early access to platform events, but this has not been confirmed for The Hollow. The event itself should be free for all players.

When does The Hollow end?
The end date is unconfirmed. Reports range from November 5 to November 9, 2026. Plan to finish quests in the first week to be safe.

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