Roblox Backlash: Why Players and Developers Are Boycotting “The Hatch” Event

So, Roblox’s big event, The Hatch, was supposed to be a fun Easter‑egg hunt from July 2 to 12, right? Instead, it’s gotten into hot water. Thousands of users are using #BoycottTheHatch, and it all kicked off when they included a creator called TheOfficialTeddy, someone who was known for making “condo” or NSFW style games that really didn’t belong in a kid‑focused event 

It doesn't add up. They had banned Teddy before, then unbanned him, then invited him to help out. And that’s where players said, “Nope, not happening.” On Reddit someone said:
“It is because Roblox unbanned a developer known for making NSFW games … and invited him to help make games for the Hatch.”
People say Roblox promised safety, but kept messing up.

Devs Pulling Support

Then, things escalated when big developers stepped away, Piggy, DOORS, Untitled Tag Game, Pressure, LOCOfficial, and more dropped out . One Reddit post even said about 40 games quit the event . It became clear this wasn’t just a small protest.

Bugs and Quality Complaints

Even those who stayed are complainin’. Gamers screenshot bugs, broken egg placements, and weird mechanics. One post called it “literal brain damage.” It all felt rushed and half‑baked, some even called it a cash grab.

Roblox Finally Acts

After all the noise, Roblox said they’d removed Teddy’s games and rescinded the invite. They even said “he should not have been invited” . But that line came after the backlash, and many developers, including Piggy’s MiniToon, called it “too little, too late” 

The Hatch went live, but reputationally it’s a mess. The dislike ratios went through the roof . More than that, it sparked bigger discussions on moderation, transparency, and how much Roblox really protects its young players.
This may be just an egg hunt gone wrong, but it highlights deeper trust issues. Now, eyes are on Roblox. Will they learn and do better, or is this just another “oops” in platform safety?