- Roblox devs and players are criticizing The Hatch for inviting developers tied to predatory or inappropriate content.
- Popular game developers like Piggy, DOORS, and Untitled Tag Game have dropped out of The Hatch event.
- Roblox’s silence and vague handling of the controversy have triggered a boycott and calls for stricter event curation.
Roblox’s upcoming seasonal event, “The Hatch,” has quickly gone from highly anticipated to highly controversial. In what was supposed to be the platform’s biggest community celebration, akin to its classic Egg Hunts, players and developers are speaking out against the event’s structure, execution, and shady developer inclusions.
With multiple participating games withdrawing in the final days leading up to the event, The Hatch is marred with controversy and raises serious questions about developer transparency, moderation, and the ethical direction of live events where kids are the primary players.
The Hatch Event Controversy: What Is It All About?
Concerns surrounding Roblox’s The Hatch event surfaced after several members of the community, including RoCatchers and GreenLegocats123, criticized the inclusion of developers previously linked with inappropriate or exploitative game designs. This includes names such as TheOfficialTeddy and CodeAttribute. Both of them gained notoriety for their ill-intended Roblox games, not appropriate for children.
Despite the platform’s young player base, some featured games allegedly include unsuitable content and mechanics that critics argue are not age-appropriate. The decision to include these titles or even developers in an official event has sparked accusations of carelessness and poor direction. Although Roblox has yet to confirm the games that will feature in this event, some are speculating games like ‘Hug People Simulator’ could be one of them.
These developers, known for predatory behavior, had faced prior bans but were able to return, with many of their older games still available to play. This has led to growing fears that children may be drawn into unsafe experiences under the banner of a platform-approved celebration. The situation escalated as many users accused Roblox of silencing criticism, fueling wider backlash over its content moderation and event oversight.
Roblox Games Begin Pulling Out Amidst The Controversy
This controversy has led to several big Roblox developers pulling out of ‘The Hatch’ event officially. MiniToon, creator of the hit game Piggy, publicly confirmed that they’ve declined to participate. The creators of DOORS also dropped out for the same reason.
Fans are speculating that the morally wrong direction, along with the unclear communication and unrealistic deadlines, are part of the reasons for many developers pulling out of the event.
According to sources like RTC on X, several other games have quietly opted out of the event without making public statements. Major titles that might have withdrawn from The Hatch include Untitled Tag Game, LOCOfficial, and Pressure.
In response, some players within the community have launched a boycott campaign targeting both the event and Roblox. Interestingly, this controversy comes just as Roblox reached an all-time peak in concurrent users, driven by popular titles like Grow a Garden. And the boycott can push things in the opposite direction for the platform if the backlash continues to grow.
Moreover, several YouTubers, including Connect00 and SharkBlox, have called out The Hatch event for buggy gameplay. Plus, the poor overall execution seems to be a big problem.
According to the creators, players were sent into games with broken mechanics or no clear way to earn items. Some even called it “the worst Roblox event ever.” As more creators join the criticism, frustration in the community keeps growing.
Roblox’s Retaliation On The Hatch Controversy
As of now, Roblox has not addressed the controversy on its official social media channels. However, according to some sources, Roblox staff on Discord have been privately messaging developers who withdrew from the event.
These messages reportedly clarify that Roblox has rescinded the invitation sent to TheOfficialTeddy. It further said that the developer will no longer be part of The Hatchevent.
Beyond the bugs and poor planning, the bigger problem is what “The Hatch” controversy reveals about Roblox’s age policies. Most of the player base is made up of kids, yet the company seems to be stretching beyond its limits to include 1000 games in the event.
I must say, mixing predatory mechanics into a child-focused event crosses the line. Trust is already slipping among players and developers, and it is showing through the boycott. Without clear fixes, the damage could stick for long-term pain for the platform. Many are now calling for better event curation, stricter age filters, and clearer communication from Roblox.
For now, “The Hatch” event might be cracked beyond repair, and unless Roblox steps up, future events may be met with even more hesitation. What are your thoughts on the Roblox The Hatch event controversy? Share your opinions in the comments below.
