The hunt Roblox 20 runs September 17-28, 2026 as the 2026 Mega Edition annual event by Roblox Presents. The Roblox newsroom post (Sept 16, 2026) confirms the Sept 17-28 window and Plus early access at Sept 17, 9 AM PT. The Place has been live since Universe creation on 2026-09-14; the mega final countdown has not started and the mega final winner is not announced.
The hunt roblox 20 event window - confirmed schedule
- Universe created (Place live)
- 2026-09-14Universe ID 10766456501 created and Place ID 74205509034203 opened.
- Plus early access
- Sept 17, 9 AM PTRoblox Plus subscribers enter the event hub six hours before general access.
- General access
- Sept 17, 3 PM PTAll players can enter the hub and start the Year 1 (Crossroads) badge quest.
- Event close
- Sept 28, 2026Hunt window closes; mega final countdown begins if Roblox Presents publishes a finalists list.
- Mega final winner
- Not announcedStatus as of 2026-09-20: not announced.
The hunt roblox 20 release start date
Roblox Presents opened the 2026 Mega Edition on September 14, 2026. The Universe metadata records the created-at date as 2026-09-14, and the Place page has been live since the same day. The official event window (Sept 17-28, 2026) is confirmed by the Roblox newsroom post (Sept 16, 2026) and corroborated by Bloxy News, Comic Vibe, and Inven Global.
Current phase on 2026-09-20
The event window is open. Roblox Plus subscribers entered the hub at 9 AM PT on Sept 17 and the general-access window opened at 3 PM PT the same day. The 20 era-aligned sub-games are live, the in-game code panel is open, and progression is rolling. The mega final countdown has not started and the mega final itself has not concluded. Use the [mega final page](/mega-final) for the eventual outcome once Roblox Presents publishes the finalists and winner.
Roblox Plus 24-hour early access and Plus perks
Roblox Plus subscribers enter the Mega Edition hub six hours before general access. The Plus-specific perks are: - Plus early access at Sept 17, 9 AM PT (6 hours before general access at 3 PM PT). - Three Plus-exclusive virtual items earned during the event window. - Three Plus-exclusive badges (Roblox Plus Hard Hat, Noob Attack: Birthday Bash, The Twentieth Teapot) on top of the main 20 era badges. - Permanent retention of the Classic app theme after the event ends. - Retention of the 20th anniversary profile frame after the event ends. Plus early access opens the same Sept 17 launch day - the main event start time at 3 PM PT is identical for all players regardless of subscription status. The exact in-hub path for the three Plus-exclusive badges is unconfirmed as of 2026-09-20; check the Quests panel after early access opens.
End date and mega final countdown
Status as of 2026-09-20: end date is confirmed as September 28, 2026 by the Roblox newsroom post (Sept 16, 2026). The mega final countdown and the mega final winner remain not announced. The Place page, the Universe page, the Roblox Presents event category page, and the Roblox developer forum are the canonical surfaces that will publish the countdown and the winner.
FAQ
When did The Hunt: Roblox 20 start?
The Hunt: Roblox 20 release began on September 14, 2026 with the launch of Universe ID 10766456501 and Place ID 74205509034203. Day five falls on September 19, 2026, which is the snapshot used throughout this site.
When does The Hunt: Roblox 20 end?
The hunt Roblox 20 ends September 28, 2026. The Roblox newsroom post (Sept 16, 2026) and Bloxy News both confirm the Sept 17-28, 2026 event window. The release-status page is updated if the close date changes.
What phase is The Hunt: Roblox 20 in on 2026-09-19?
Status as of 2026-09-19: day five of the active window (early-window phase). Sub-games are live, code redemption is open, and the mega final countdown has not started.
Does Roblox Plus get early access to The Hunt: Roblox 20?
Yes. Roblox Plus subscribers enter the Mega Edition hub at 9 AM PT on September 17, 2026, six hours before general access at 3 PM PT. Plus members also earn three Plus-exclusive virtual items, retain the Classic app theme permanently after the event, and unlock three Plus-exclusive badges (Roblox Plus Hard Hat, Noob Attack: Birthday Bash, The Twentieth Teapot) on top of the main 20 era badges.