Updated October 29, 2026 · For U.S. Roblox players · By Shivam Das
Quick answer: Use October 29 to finish The Hollow’s Night 8 WARDEN objectives and claim the Floor 8 reward, then move to the newly opening Night 9 tasks on October 30. On October 31, prioritize joining the official live finale and checking your reward inventory. Do not assume the finale is the final claim window: Roblox says rewards remain collectible until noon Pacific Standard Time on November 2, 2026. The Night 9 Piggy assignment is reported by event trackers and gaming coverage, but Roblox’s newsroom announcement does not publish the daily order.
This is a practical 48-hour plan for players who want to avoid the most common last-minute mistake: finishing a quest but leaving its reward unclaimed. The order below puts confirmed deadlines first, separates official information from reported schedule details, and leaves room for server delays or a changing in-game countdown.
The 3 dates that matter most
| Date | Priority | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday, Oct. 29 | Night 8 — WARDEN / The Overseer | Complete the active Floor 8 route, solve the pedestal puzzle, claim the reward, and check your inventory. |
| Friday, Oct. 30 | Night 9 — Piggy (reported) | Check the live hub for the next floor and quest prompt. Complete the new objective only after confirming it is active in your server. |
| Saturday, Oct. 31 | Live finale | Join the official experience early, follow the live event instructions, and claim any finale reward shown in the hub. |
Important: Roblox officially confirms a nine-monster, nine-night event and a live finale on October 31. The company’s announcement does not provide a complete date-by-date monster schedule. WARDEN / The Overseer on Night 8 and Piggy on Night 9 are listed by current third-party schedule trackers; treat the Piggy date as a reported schedule until the in-game hub confirms it.
Night 8: Thursday, October 29 — finish WARDEN before moving on
Night 8 is associated with The Overseer from WARDEN in current event schedules. The priority is not simply to enter the floor; it is to complete the objective, make sure the reward has registered, and avoid leaving a puzzle half-finished while the next rotation arrives.
Night 8 checklist
- Open The Hollow hub and check the elevator. Confirm that Floor 8 is available and that the WARDEN / The Overseer prompt is active. If the floor label or quest text differs, follow the live hub rather than an old screenshot.
- Read the objective before starting. Check the current clue and interactable markers. The Floor 8 reward is reported as Rotten Pumpkin, associated with a pedestal puzzle. Use the puzzle instructions shown in your current session; do not rely on a copied answer from another player if the puzzle is instance-specific.
- Complete the WARDEN crossover task. If you are also pursuing the Wings of Corrupted Jerry reward, follow the current WARDEN experience instructions and return to The Hollow hub to check the relevant claim point. Third-party guides describe this route, but Roblox’s main announcement does not spell out the full item-by-item steps.
- Claim each reward separately. A completed badge, a hub reward, a Ticket payout, and a catalog item are not necessarily the same thing. Check each claim prompt and your Roblox inventory.
- Take a quick inventory check. Confirm the reward appears before you leave. If it does not, rejoin the hub once, check the claim prompt again, and avoid repeating a long task until you know whether the first completion registered.
Night 8 done means: the floor objective is complete, any visible claim button has been used, and the reward is present in the relevant inventory or reward screen. A badge notification alone is not proof that every separate reward was claimed.
Night 9: Friday, October 30 — verify the next floor before grinding
Current third-party schedules report Piggy as the ninth monster on October 30. Roblox’s official announcement names Piggy among the event’s participating horror games, but does not publish its daily date assignment in the newsroom post. That is why the first step on Night 9 is a live check—not an assumption based on a schedule graphic.
Night 9 checklist
- Check the in-game countdown and floor label. Make sure the next floor has actually opened in your server. If it has not, do not waste time searching for a quest that is not active yet.
- Read the new monster’s clue. The maze and objective can change from night to night. Follow the current prompt and note any new interactable objects before rushing through the floor.
- Complete the main floor objective first. Prioritize the reward attached to the new floor. Optional exploration comes after the core objective and its claim step.
- Return to the hub and claim. Check the reward board, claim pedestal, or other prompt shown by the event. Do not assume a successful escape automatically claims every item.
- Review earlier floors you skipped. The event hub has been described by third-party guides as keeping earlier floors accessible. Verify the elevator in your live session and use any remaining time to complete missing rewards.
If the live hub does not show Piggy on October 30, follow the monster and task actually displayed. The official source confirms the event roster, not every date-to-monster pairing.
Finale prep: Saturday, October 31
Roblox says the live finale begins on the morning of October 31. Its newsroom announcement does not give a precise start time. Check the official experience page, event hub, and Roblox announcements for the current start details rather than trusting an unverified countdown posted elsewhere.
Before the finale
- Update Roblox and launch The Hollow early enough to handle a game update or a full server.
- Check the hub for any finale-specific entry prompt, countdown, or instructions.
- Claim all completed floor rewards you can see before entering the live event.
- Keep enough free inventory attention to identify newly claimed items; do not leave a claim screen without confirming the item.
- If the experience is crowded or unstable, try a fresh server and check whether the official event prompt is still active.
During and after the finale
- Follow the event’s on-screen directions; do not assume an unofficial livestream or fan-made room is the reward trigger.
- Stay until the in-game finale sequence or objective has clearly completed.
- Return to the hub and inspect the reward or claim area.
- Check your avatar inventory and event reward list before logging out.
- Keep a note of any item that appears missing, including its exact name and the task you completed. This makes it easier to distinguish a delayed inventory display from an unclaimed reward.
The post-finale safety window: November 1–2
The October 31 finale is not the same as the reward-collection cutoff. Roblox explicitly says players can continue collecting The Hollow rewards until 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time on November 2. Because U.S. daylight saving time ends on November 1, this is noon PST (UTC−8) on November 2—3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Use November 1 as a catch-up day. Open the event hub, check every floor and reward panel you have access to, and claim any earned item still waiting. On November 2, do not wait until the final minutes: log in earlier, allow time for a server issue, and finish all visible claims before the cutoff.
Your 48-hour priority order
| Priority | Task | Why it comes here |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Finish active Night 8 / WARDEN objective | It is the current reported floor on October 29. |
| 2 | Claim Rotten Pumpkin and any earned WARDEN reward | Completion and claiming are separate checks. |
| 3 | Check Night 9’s live floor and monster | Piggy is reported for Oct. 30, but the hub is the final authority. |
| 4 | Complete Night 9 objective and claim | Secure the new floor reward before switching to finale prep. |
| 5 | Prepare for the Oct. 31 live finale | Roblox confirms the finale is on Halloween morning; exact time is not stated in the newsroom post. |
| 6 | Use Nov. 1–2 to audit and claim leftovers | The official reward cutoff is Nov. 2 at noon PST. |
Common mistakes that can cost you a reward
Confusing the finale with the final claim deadline
The finale is October 31. The reward-collection cutoff is November 2 at noon PST. Players who leave immediately after the finale may still have time to claim rewards they already earned.
Trusting an unofficial schedule over the live event
Third-party trackers are useful for planning, but Roblox has not published every daily monster date in its newsroom announcement. If the hub shows a different active floor or task, trust the live hub.
Assuming a badge equals every reward
Some event tasks may have separate badge, Ticket, hub-claim, or catalog-reward steps. Check the reward description and inventory rather than assuming one notification completes everything.
Repeating a quest before checking whether it registered
If an item is missing, first recheck the claim prompt and inventory, then rejoin once. Repeating a long objective without confirming the issue can waste the time you need for another floor.
Leaving every claim until November 2
Do not turn the final deadline into your main plan. Server queues, updates, and account-specific glitches can take time. Claim each reward as soon as you earn it.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Night 8 monster in The Hollow?
Current schedules identify Night 8 as The Overseer from WARDEN on October 29. The Roblox newsroom confirms The Overseer is one of the nine participating monsters, while the date assignment comes from third-party schedule reporting.
Is Piggy definitely Night 9 on October 30?
Third-party event schedules report Piggy for October 30. Roblox’s newsroom names Piggy as a participating game but does not confirm the complete daily order in that announcement. Check the live hub before starting.
When does The Hollow live finale start?
Roblox says the live finale begins on the morning of October 31, 2026. The newsroom announcement does not specify an exact clock time.
Do The Hollow rewards disappear immediately after the finale?
No. Roblox says players can continue collecting rewards until noon Pacific Standard Time on November 2, 2026. The finale and the reward cutoff are separate dates.
What time is the November 2 deadline in Eastern Time?
Noon PST on November 2 is 3:00 p.m. EST on the same date. Daylight saving time in the United States ends November 1, so use standard-time conversion for the November 2 deadline.
What should I do if a reward does not appear?
Return to the event hub, inspect the relevant claim prompt, and check your Roblox inventory. If it still appears missing, rejoin once and check again. Keep the exact item name and task details so you can report a specific issue if needed.
Official and supporting sources
- Roblox Newsroom — The Hollow: New Platform-Wide Survival Event for Halloween (official event format, participating monsters, October 31 finale, and November 2 reward deadline).
- The Hollow — official Roblox experience (use the live hub and in-game prompts to confirm current floor availability and tasks).
- The Hollow schedule tracker (third-party reporting on daily monster dates; not an official Roblox schedule).
- The Hollow walkthrough (third-party floor and reward guide; verify steps in-game).
- Free Hollow Ticket Farming Route: Fastest Verified Path on Biter Night (related coverage on Tickets and event reward planning).
Editorial note: This independent guide is not affiliated with Roblox. Roblox’s official announcement is treated as the authority for the event’s broad structure, finale date, and reward deadline. Daily monster order and individual puzzle/reward routes are identified as third-party reports where applicable. In-game prompts can change; always verify the current objective in the official experience.
