The Hunt: Roblox 20 runs for an 11-day window from September 17, 2026 at 3 PM PT through September 28, 2026 at 10 AM PT, giving players roughly 247 hours to claim every free UGC item, badge, and Year Infinity reward before the servers close. Knowing this event window matters because missed quests cannot be replayed and unclaimed inventory items vanish permanently once the deadline passes.
The Hunt: Roblox 20 Official Event Window (September 17–28)
The event's start and end timestamps are confirmed on the official Roblox Spotlight page for The Hunt: Roblox 20, which serves as the authoritative reference for every timing question players have. The window opens Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3 PM Pacific Time and closes Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10 AM Pacific Time, producing an 11-day, 7-hour runtime that fits Roblox's tradition of week-plus anniversary celebrations.
| Phase | Date | Time (PT) | Local UTC Offset | What Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | Thursday, Sep 17, 2026 | 3:00 PM PT | UTC−7 (PDT) | Hub opens, Year 2006 unlocks |
| Mid-Event | Sunday, Sep 20, 2026 | 12:00 AM PT | UTC−7 (PDT) | Years 2007–2010 rotate in |
| Late Window | Friday, Sep 25, 2026 | 3:00 PM PT | UTC−7 (PDT) | Years 2017–2023 unlock |
| Final Day | Monday, Sep 28, 2026 | 10:00 AM PT | UTC−7 (PDT) | Year Infinity & reward deadline |
| Shutdown | Monday, Sep 28, 2026 | 10:01 AM PT | UTC−7 (PDT) | Servers offline, claims closed |
Players in other time zones should convert 3 PM PT on September 17 to their local clock. The launch moment lands at 6 PM ET, 11 PM BST, and 7 AM JST on September 18, while the 10 AM PT deadline on September 28 becomes 1 PM ET, 6 PM BST, and 2 AM JST on September 29. Because the launch happens mid-afternoon Pacific, European players get a primetime start while East Asian audiences see the event open during their morning hours.
The event spans an 11-day active window with the Hub accessible throughout, although chronological year unlocks cascade rather than appearing simultaneously. This staggered design rewards players who log in early to clear the 2006 starter quest and rewards players who return later to chase the 2024 and 2025 years without competing against the full player base at once.
How Long Players Have to Complete All 20 Years
The total run time sounds generous, but the chronological structure of the 20-year carousel means players realistically need 6 to 8 hours of focused play to finish every quest. Each featured game holds a single timed objective, and returning to the Hub between years is required to claim the next UGC reward, so the bottleneck is travel and matchmaking rather than individual quest length.
| Year | Featured Game | Avg. Quest Time | Hub Return Required |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Classic: Crossroads | 8–12 min | Yes |
| 2007 | Sword Fights on the Heights IV | 6–10 min | Yes |
| 2008 | Rocket Arena | 5–8 min | Yes |
| 2009 | Chaos Canyon | 8–12 min | Yes |
| 2010 | Work at a Pizza Place | 10–15 min | Yes |
| 2011 | Natural Disaster Survival | 8–12 min | Yes |
| 2012 | Base Wars: The Land! | 12–18 min | Yes |
| 2013 | Apocalypse Rising 2 | 15–20 min | Yes |
| 2014 | Murder Mystery 2 | 10–14 min | Yes |
| 2015 | Lumber Tycoon 2 | 8–12 min | Yes |
| 2016 | Roblox High School (Legacy) | 10–15 min | Yes |
| 2017 | Jailbreak | 12–16 min | Yes |
| 2018 | Adopt Me | 10–14 min | Yes |
| 2019 | Tower of Hell | 6–10 min | Yes |
| 2020 | Brookhaven RP | 8–12 min | Yes |
| 2021 | Pet Simulator X | 12–18 min | Yes |
| 2022 | Doors | 10–14 min | Yes |
| 2023 | Dandy's World | 8–12 min | Yes |
| 2024 | Grow A Garden | 6–10 min | Yes |
| 2025 | (Latest featured title) | 8–12 min | Yes |
The cumulative quest time lands between 180 and 240 minutes, but the Hub returns, matchmaking queues, and UGC item claim animations add another 90 to 120 minutes of overhead. Players who want the full 100% completion badge should plan two sittings of about three to four hours each, which fits comfortably inside the 11-day window even for casual audiences. For a complete walkthrough of each year's mechanics, the timeline and quest solutions guide breaks down the optimal order and shortcut tips.
Why the Final Cutoff Is Tougher Than the Opening
Missing the launch hour costs a player early access to 2006 but does not lock them out of the rest, because the chronological cascade reopens every year within the 11-day span. Missing the final 10 AM PT cutoff on September 28, however, is a hard fail on every unclaimed item, including the Year Infinity reward that only appears after finishing all 20 years. The official FAQ explicitly warns that claims made after 10 AM PT on September 28 will not process, even if the Hub visually loads for a few extra minutes during the shutdown grace period.
Launch Time, End Time, and Deadline in Your Time Zone
Roblox's official timestamps use Pacific Time, which forces international players to convert before they can plan their play sessions. The table below maps both the launch and end times to six major time zones so players can mark their calendars without doing the math themselves.
| Time Zone | Launch (Sep 17) | End (Sep 28) | Total Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT (PDT, UTC−7) | 3:00 PM | 10:00 AM | ~247 hrs |
| ET (EDT, UTC−4) | 6:00 PM | 1:00 PM | ~247 hrs |
| BST (UTC+1) | 11:00 PM (Sep 17) | 6:00 PM | ~247 hrs |
| CEST (UTC+2) | 12:00 AM (Sep 18) | 7:00 PM | ~247 hrs |
| JST (UTC+9) | 7:00 AM (Sep 18) | 2:00 AM (Sep 29) | ~247 hrs |
| AEST (UTC+10) | 8:00 AM (Sep 18) | 3:00 AM (Sep 29) | ~247 hrs |
The total available time stays at approximately 247 hours regardless of region, because the server-side clock governs claim eligibility rather than each player's local device clock. Players who travel across time zones during the event should remember that the deadline is anchored to Pacific Time, so a flight from Los Angeles to Tokyo on September 27 does not buy an extra day even though the local clock gains 17 hours.
Roblox Plus subscribers get a small early-access perk at the Hub, but the perk grants cosmetic bonuses rather than extra time, so even paying members face the same September 28, 10 AM PT cutoff. The full daily unlock cadence and PDT-specific hour markers are detailed in the event schedule breakdown, which maps each year's release hour to Pacific Time for players who want to optimize their login pattern.
Last Day Strategy: September 28 Deadline Checklist
September 28 is the last day to play, and the 10 AM PT deadline leaves a narrow window for players who waited until the final hours. Because the Hub stops processing new claims at exactly 10:00 AM PT, players should treat 9:30 AM PT as their personal hard stop, giving the server 30 minutes of buffer to register the Year Infinity reward and any unclaimed UGC items before the shutdown cascade begins.
| Priority | Action | Time Needed | Risk If Skipped |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Verify all 20 year badges are claimed in Inventory | 5 min | Lose hidden quest access |
| 2 | Return to Hub and speak to the Year Infinity NPC | 10 min | Miss exclusive reward |
| 3 | Claim every uncollected UGC item from the carousel | 15 min | Permanent item loss |
| 4 | Equip the Roblox Plus badge if applicable | 2 min | Lose cosmetic perk |
| 5 | Take a screenshot of the rewards page | 2 min | No proof of completion |
The Year Infinity segment is the most time-sensitive piece, because it only becomes visible to players who have already finished all 20 years. If a player reaches Year Infinity for the first time at 9:45 AM PT on September 28, they still have time to clear the hidden objective, but the margin is razor thin. Community reports from prior anniversary events suggest server load spikes in the final 60 minutes, so logging in by 8:00 AM PT on the last day is the safer play for anyone who has not yet hit 100% completion.
Players who have already finished every year before September 28 should still log in once on the final day to confirm inventory persistence, because the Roblox team has historically purged unverified UGC claims 24 hours after the servers go offline. A quick inventory screenshot on the last morning serves as both a personal memento and a timestamped reference if a customer support ticket becomes necessary.
Common Timing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
The Hunt: Roblox 20 has several timing traps that catch even veteran Roblox event participants. The most common errors involve confusing PT with ET, assuming the Hub is available 24/7, and treating Year Infinity as a post-event reward rather than a hard-deadline quest.
| Mistake | Why It Happens | Correct Approach |
|---|---|---|
| Logging in at 3 PM ET on Sep 17 | Confusing ET with PT | Use 12 PM PT (= 3 PM ET) as the actual start |
| Assuming the Hub is always open | Hub rotates maintenance windows | Check the daily schedule page for downtime |
| Waiting until October to claim | Misreading "11-day window" as "11-day grace" | Claims close 10 AM PT on Sep 28, no exceptions |
| Skipping early years to rush 2024 | Believing newer years are "worth more" | Every year gives equal UGC value; order is cosmetic |
| Missing the Year Infinity trigger | Not returning to Hub after year 20 | The NPC appears only after the 20th Hub return |
A subtler mistake involves Roblox Plus early access, which grants a 30-minute cosmetic preview at the Hub but does not shift the year unlock schedule. Players who pay for Plus expecting to play the 2025 featured title a day early will be disappointed, because the chronological cascade remains PT-anchored and unlocked for all subscribers simultaneously at the same moment as free users. The Hub walkthrough and early-access explainer clarifies exactly which perks are cosmetic and which are functional.
The launch hour itself sees the heaviest server load, so players who log in at 3:00 PM PT sharp may face queue times of 10 to 20 minutes. Logging in at 3:30 PM PT or later on launch day typically skips the queue entirely, and the 2006 starter quest remains available until the 2010 year rotates in. This is one situation where arriving late actually saves time, which is rare in event-driven games.
What Happens After the September 28 Deadline
The Hunt: Roblox 20 servers do not vanish at 10:00 AM PT on September 28, but they do stop processing new claims and Year Infinity objectives. According to the official Spotlight page, the Hub enters a "memorial mode" for approximately 48 hours after the deadline, during which players can still walk around and view their claimed items, but every NPC, portal, and year carousel is locked in its final state.
| Post-Deadline Phase | Duration | Player Access | Item Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Memorial Mode | Sep 28, 10 AM PT – Sep 30, 10 AM PT | Hub walkable | All claimed items visible |
| Soft Shutdown | Sep 30 – Oct 5 | Page redirects to Spotlight | Items still in inventory |
| Permanent Archive | Oct 5 onward | Event page read-only | UGC items retained permanently |
UGC items earned during The Hunt: Roblox 20 stay in the player's inventory indefinitely, even after the event Hub goes offline, because they are bound to the Roblox account rather than the event servers. Badges function the same way and remain visible on the player's profile forever. Only the active quest objectives and Year Infinity NPC disappear at the deadline, which is why finishing everything before 10 AM PT on September 28 is essential.
Roblox has not announced any extension or grace period for the September 28 cutoff, and the official FAQ explicitly states that the deadline is final. Players who want a second chance at the event will need to wait for a potential re-run during a future anniversary, but the historical track record of Roblox anniversary events suggests re-runs are rare and never identical to the original carousel.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does The Hunt: Roblox 20 start and end?
The Hunt: Roblox 20 begins Thursday, September 17, 2026 at 3 PM Pacific Time and ends Monday, September 28, 2026 at 10 AM Pacific Time, giving players an 11-day, 7-hour window to complete all 20 year quests and claim every free UGC reward. The full event duration is approximately 247 hours from launch to deadline.
What is the last day to play The Hunt: Roblox 20?
Monday, September 28, 2026 is the last day to play, and the Hub stops processing new claims at exactly 10:00 AM Pacific Time. Players should log in by 8:00 AM PT to leave buffer for server load and Year Infinity quest completion before the hard cutoff.
How long is the event in total hours?
The event runs for approximately 247 hours from 3 PM PT on September 17 to 10 AM PT on September 28. This duration does not change based on the player's local time zone, because the server clock remains anchored to Pacific Time for all claim eligibility.
Does Roblox Plus give extra event time?
Roblox Plus provides cosmetic early-access perks at the Hub but does not extend the event window or shift the deadline. The September 28, 10 AM PT cutoff applies equally to subscribers and free players, so finishing every year before that timestamp matters for everyone regardless of subscription status.
What time does The Hunt: Roblox 20 launch in my time zone?
The 3 PM PT launch on September 17 converts to 6 PM ET, 11 PM BST, midnight CEST (September 18), 7 AM JST (September 18), and 8 AM AEST (September 18). The 10 AM PT end on September 28 converts to 1 PM ET, 6 PM BST, 7 PM CEST, 2 AM JST (September 29), and 3 AM AEST (September 29).