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Bobby's Daycare Patch Notes & Chapter Roadmap

Release history, live events, Nightmare badge notes, and Chapter 2 prep.

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Current status

Bobby’s Daycare [HORROR] is released and online on Roblox. The experience is a survival / escape co-op janitor horror title by Ares & Kimchi, partnered with Sushi Deluxe Studios. Playable on all devices, voice chat not required, servers up to 30 players, roughly ~2.0M visits and climbing (~5k concurrent at peak windows).

Place link: Bobby’s Daycare on Roblox (universe ID 10771514327). The experience was also updated around 2026-11-14 alongside the Chapter 2 event window.

Release timeline

DateMilestone
2026-10-17Public release on Roblox — Chapter 1 live (five nights).
Oct–Nov 2026Community walkthroughs, badge hunting (including Nightmare), co-op routing guides.
2026-11-14 ~3:00 PMChapter 2 / Benny’s Entertainment event window on the Roblox game page.

Exact Chapter 2 feature lists can shift; treat event clocks on the official experience page as source of truth and refresh this hub after the drop. Deep prep lives on Chapter 2 — Benny’s Entertainment.

Chapter 1 snapshot (still the core loop)

  • Premise: company sends you to clean an abandoned daycare overnight; finish before morning; keep quiet; something listens.
  • Structure: five nights.
  • Badges players chase (live API): The New Janitor! (~100%, 1.3M+), Complete Your First Night! (97.7%), Complete Chapter 1! (9.8%, 47k), and ultra-rare Nightmare Survivor (21 awarded — implies Nightmare difficulty).
  • Warnings: flashing lights, loud noises, jumpscares — headphones + max graphics recommended.

Full badge rarity and Nightmare tips: Badges & Nightmare Survivor.

Mechanics that have defined the meta so far (detail in guides):

  • Sneak when Bobby is nearby; run and hide if spotted.
  • Early night may have low/no roam—move fast.
  • Trash cans spawn in hallway or rooms.
  • Glitchy sound ≈ Bobby teleported via TV.
  • Never pick up the red balloon.
  • Dolls must go to the toy box immediately.
  • Creepy kid / “new friend” is an extra threat layer.

Read Getting Started and the Chapter 1 walkthrough if you still need the clear. Map orientation: Map & Hide Spots.

Chapter 2 — Benny’s Entertainment: what to expect

Based on the Roblox event labeling (CHAPTER 2! / BENNY’S ENTERTAINMENT!) for Saturday, November 14, 2026 at about 3:00 PM:

  • Expect a new chapter identity beyond the five-night daycare clean—entertainment/mascot branding strongly suggests a fresh space or threat layer, but public mechanical detail stays limited until you load in.
  • Co-op will almost certainly remain the pitch; bring the same role discipline from the Players Hub.
  • Hard rules from Chapter 1 (noise discipline, no reckless prop interactions) will probably still matter even if props change.
  • Badge list may grow; Completing Chapter 1 (~9.8%) and chasing Nightmare Survivor first remain prestige filters—see Badges.
  • Codes sometimes accompany chapter launches—watch the Codes Hub (none working as of this mid-Nov 2026 writeup).

Until Chapter 2 notes are confirmed in-game, do not invent mechanics. Use the dedicated Chapter 2 preview guide for honest prep, then return here as verified tasks, threats, and routing publish.

How to prep before the event

  1. Finish or practice Chapter 1 so movement and hide muscle memory are solid (How to Avoid Bobby).
  2. Assign squad roles early—listener, doll runner, sweeper.
  3. Re-check graphics and headphone setup on PC and mobile (Controls).
  4. Skim Tier List so S-tier habits (balloon, doll, aggro hide) are automatic.
  5. Review Badges & Nightmare Survivor if you plan prestige clears around the drop.
  6. Avoid learning Chapter 2 exclusively through risky scripts; anti-cheat and bans still apply.

Content warning reminder

Every update so far keeps the horror presentation: flashing lights, loud noises, and jumpscares. Photosensitive players and anyone sensitive to sudden audio should adjust volume and lighting before queueing into event servers.

Check this Updates Hub after major Roblox page events; Chapter 2 will rewrite the endgame conversation overnight.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers for surviving your overnight shift.

When did Bobby's Daycare release?

The game released on Roblox on October 17, 2026, with Chapter 1's five-night structure available at launch.

What is Chapter 2 / Benny's Entertainment?

It is the announced next chapter/event (Saturday, November 14, 2026 around 3:00 PM on the Roblox events listing). Exact mechanics will be confirmed after it goes live—see the Chapter 2 preview guide.

Is Chapter 1 still required?

Chapter 1 remains the core five-night clear and hosts Complete Chapter 1 (~9.8%) plus Nightmare Survivor. Practice it even while waiting for Chapter 2.

What is Nightmare Survivor?

An ultra-rare badge (~21 awards) for surviving five nights on Nightmare difficulty. Details and prep tips are on the Badges guide.

Will new codes drop with Chapter 2?

Possibly. There are no working codes as of mid-November 2026; watch the Codes Hub when the event launches.