Quick answer: Roblox’s October 21 official newsroom announcement confirms that The Hollow opens to the public at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on October 22, 2026. Active Roblox Plus subscribers can enter at noon PT. The event introduces a different monster each day for nine days, ends with a live finale on October 31, and allows reward collection until noon Pacific on November 2. This update replaces earlier preview information that was written before the official timing was announced.
The countdown is close enough that players can prepare now without trusting every “full lineup” graphic circulating online. Here is what is known, what remains uncertain, and how to avoid wasting time or risking an account before The Hollow opens.
When does Roblox The Hollow start?
The official start time is now confirmed: The Hollow opens to the public at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Active Roblox Plus subscribers can enter the hub at noon PT, two hours before public access. Roblox also says the event ends with a live finale on October 31, while players can continue collecting rewards until noon Pacific on November 2. Use these official timings rather than older third-party estimates.
Which games are expected to appear?
Roblox’s official announcement names nine characters and their original experiences: The Deer from 99 Nights in the Forest, Seek from DOORS, Twisted Dandy from Dandy’s World, Piggy, The Inspector from Scary Shawarma Kiosk, Mimic from Animal Hospital, Biter from Demonology, Hiachi from The Mimic, and The Overseer from Warden. The shared hub features daily mazes, clues and monsters. A game’s separate Halloween update is not automatically a Hollow quest; follow the live hub’s instructions for event-specific progression.
This distinction matters: a game can run its own Halloween content without being part of The Hollow’s cross-game progression. Check whether the experience is linked from the official event hub and whether its own developer has posted event instructions before spending time on a supposed quest.
What rewards will players earn?
Roblox confirms that players can earn exclusive UGC and other rewards by completing quests. It also says limited-time Marketplace items include the Hollow Horseman, dozens of exclusive avatar items, and seasonal makeup looks. The announcement does not give every item’s individual price or all quest requirements, so check the live event and Marketplace listings before spending Robux or grinding for a particular item.
When the hub opens, check each reward’s requirement, whether it is free or paid, and whether it has a deadline. If a guide asks you to visit an outside “free Robux” page, enter your password, or download an unofficial tool, leave it. Event rewards should be claimed through Roblox’s own experience and account systems.
How previous Roblox event hubs worked
Earlier multi-game events used a central area with portals to participating experiences. Players completed tasks in those games, returned to the hub, and tracked progress toward event rewards. The images below show previous Halloween Spotlight interfaces and are included to explain the general hub concept—not to imply that The Hollow will copy the same layout.
What US players should do before October 22
- Bookmark official sources. Follow Roblox and its official Instagram account for announcements and the actual event entry.
- Favorite games only after checking the official links. This can save time on launch day, but do not assume every rumored title will have a Hollow quest.
- Check the event’s live requirements. Confirm the exact start time, participating experiences, reward names, and any deadline inside the official hub.
- Keep your account secure. Never share your password, session cookie, or verification codes with a reward site or a person promising early access.
- Expect details to change. If the event page or a developer updates its instructions, follow the newer official information rather than a copied checklist.
For more Roblox Halloween coverage, see our guide to checking free Roblox Halloween rewards and our Roblox Halloween weekend guide for US players.
Official social post
Roblox’s original reveal post is the best place to check the event’s wording and date. The embedded post below is the October 10 announcement; it is not a full list of quests or rewards.
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Related sources: Roblox’s official 2025 Halloween Spotlight recap, Pro Game Guides’ The Hollow coverage, and The Click’s release-date explainer. Earlier-event images above are credited to their respective publishers and are clearly labeled as historical context.
Frequently asked questions
When does Roblox The Hollow start in 2026?
Roblox confirms public access at 2 p.m. Pacific Time on October 22, 2026. Active Roblox Plus subscribers can enter at noon PT.
Is The Hollow the same event as The Haunt?
No. The Haunt was Roblox’s 2024 Halloween event. Halloween Spotlight followed in 2025, while The Hollow is the announced 2026 event.
Which games and monsters are included?
Roblox lists nine characters from 99 Nights in the Forest, DOORS, Dandy’s World, Piggy, Scary Shawarma Kiosk, Animal Hospital, Demonology, The Mimic and Warden. The actual hub and its live quest instructions remain the best place to check current objectives.
What rewards can players earn?
Roblox says quests award exclusive UGC and other rewards, and limited-time Marketplace items include the Hollow Horseman and seasonal makeup. Check each live item or quest for its exact price and requirements.
Does The Hollow have an official hub link already?
The event has been announced, but players should use Roblox’s own event listing or a link published by Roblox to reach the correct hub. Avoid similarly named experiences or unofficial reward pages.
When does The Hollow end?
Roblox says the live finale is October 31, 2026, and reward collection continues until noon Pacific Time on November 2.
Update note: Event timing, the nine-character lineup, Plus early access, Marketplace items and the reward-collection deadline were updated against Roblox’s official October 21, 2026 announcement. All images in this article are from earlier Halloween events and are labeled as historical context, not The Hollow 2026 gameplay.