The Hunt: Mega Final – A Historic Event in Roblox Gaming

The highly anticipated The Hunt: Mega Final took place on April 4, 2025, at the Roblox headquarters in San Mateo, California. This event marked the exciting conclusion of the platform’s extensive event known as The Hunt: Mega Edition, which engaged millions of players worldwide in diverse challenges designed to earn Tokens. Out of this vast pool of participants, only ten talented finalists emerged to compete in this thrilling finale.

Ryan, a.k.a. Shayph, Claims the Crown

Ryan, a.k.a. Shayph, the winner of The Hunt: Mega Final (Image via Roblox The Hunt: Mega Final)

Among the ten finalists, Ryan, who goes by Shayph in the gaming community, distinguished himself as the victor of The Hunt: Mega Final. This 20-year-old player from New York showcased his exceptional problem-solving skills and quick reflexes in a four-hour live competition that encompassed over two dozen games.

As the first champion of The Hunt: Mega Final, Ryan took home an impressive grand prize of $1 million USD. Upon achieving this milestone, he expressed his excitement, stating that he plans to support his parents, save for a house, and navigate the journey ahead.

Final Standings of the Competitors

The competition featured intense gameplay from finalists who traveled from diverse locations including Canada, Lithuania, and the United States. Here are the final standings of the competitors:

Shayph: Winner
Duddedud: 2nd Place
robey100: 4th Place
Antorell: 4th Place
pokethedragon100000: 8th Place
Icyycl: 8th Place
MxdMax: 8th Place
3ja_e: 8th Place
TheDeathEagle: Finalist
Anonymous_Lime: Finalist

The Challenge: A Multi-Game Spectacle

Throughout eight rounds of gameplay, finalists demonstrated ingenuity and skill, tackling a variety of obstacles and puzzles within popular Roblox games, including:

Dress To Impress
Super League Soccer
Blade Ball
Slap Battles
Doors
Driving Empire
Rivals
Tower of Hell

Event Highlights and Community Engagement

The Hunt: Mega Edition initially appeared to follow the established conventions set by earlier events, such as The Hunt: First Edition. Designed to foster community engagement, this event attracted record-breaking participation, uniting players in their quest to conquer challenges.

Participants were tasked with collecting 50 Tokens across 25 games and solving five unique puzzles. This ambitious structure encouraged tens of millions of players to compete for exclusive digital items throughout the 11-day duration of The Hunt: Mega Edition.

Roblox’s Vice President of Developer Relations, Matt Curtis, highlighted the extensive engagement of creators, digital fashion designers, and the community creator studio in orchestrating this monumental event.

The culmination of these efforts—the Mega Final—sought to identify the most skilled Robloxians, honing in on competitors proficient in various gaming genres, including sports, arena shooters, and fashion simulation. The excitement was palpable as the event streamed live on YouTube, attracting over 500,000 views as of the report’s publication. The event was ably hosted by JParty, alongside notable esports commentators Mimi Wermcrantz and MeEnyu.