The Hunt: Mega Final Concludes with Ryan’s Victory
In a thrilling conclusion to one of the most anticipated events in Roblox history, Ryan, also known as Shayph, has emerged as the champion of The Hunt: Mega Final. The New York-based player, streamer, and developer secured an impressive $1 million cash prize amidst intense competition. The final event showcased dramatic moments, and Ryan shared insights about his journey through this groundbreaking tournament:
“I just went with the flow and had major fun with it. I was mainly playing for the experience of it, as it was the very first time Roblox did an event like this. I would love for one of these [events] to happen again in the future and for more people to experience it and have this kind of joyfulness.”
For a detailed look at Ryan’s experiences and reactions post-victory, continue reading.
Ryan’s Journey to Victory
Ryan, one of the final ten competitors, navigated a diverse range of challenges throughout the tournament, participating in games such as Dress to Impress, Super League Soccer, and Blade Ball. By skillfully accumulating points through these games, Ryan advanced to the final round alongside fellow contestant Duddedud.
The decisive showdown took place in the Tower of Hell, where only one player could claim victory by remaining on the highest platform. With an eight-minute countdown, Ryan displayed outstanding performance and managed to secure his position at the top just before time expired.
Interview Highlights: Reaction After the Win
Following his triumph at The Hunt: Mega Final, Ryan sat down for an interview with JParty, the Head of Developer Community at Roblox. His candid responses highlighted the emotional impact of his victory:
When asked how he felt about clinching the top spot, Ryan expressed his exhilaration, stating he felt “ecstatic” and “amazing.” He also took the opportunity to give heartfelt shoutouts to his family and friends.
Regarding his plans for the prize money, he shared:
“I’m going to help my parents, save for a house, and figure out the rest later.”
Ryan also took a moment to reflect on his fellow competitors, emphasizing the camaraderie he felt throughout the competition:
“Everyone fears competitors but there was a lot of comradery – we were all top 10, and it was even an experience to just even get here to the Roblox HQ. Something I always wanted to do, so we all felt ‘whatever happens, happens — we were already the best of the best’.”
Insights into Ryan’s Life Beyond Roblox
Outside of his achievements in Roblox, Ryan is a part-time YouTuber and an emerging game developer specializing in Augmented Reality (AR) games on the platform. He credited his development skills for aiding him in solving various puzzles throughout The Hunt: Mega Edition.
Interestingly, Ryan had an orientation ceremony for a new job scheduled on the same day as the finals, but he opted to participate in the Roblox event instead. It has been reported that he plans to start his new job later this month while continuing to develop games and stream content on his channel.