Ragdoll physics hit 'Melon Sandbox' unleashes Poppy Playtime horror in A Halloween crossover. October 21, 2026 The toys are loose. Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, CatNap, and more invade Melon Sandbox on October 23, just in time for Halloween! LIMASSOL, CYPRUS, 20th October 2026 | Mobile publisher PlayDucky is thrilled to announce a monstrous new collaboration for its ragdoll physics phenomenon, Melon Sandbox. Teaming up with Mob Entertainment, developer of the mascot horror phenomenon Poppy Playtime, PlayDucky is bringing the series' most terrifying toys to life in a limited-time Halloween event. From October 23 to November 2, players can come face to face with their favorite Poppy Playtime mascots in a spine-tingling themed board game event, with the scares peaking on Halloween night. Melon Sandbox is free to play on iOS, Android, and browser. A Match Made in Hell: Poppy Playtime Creeps Into Melon Sandbox for Halloween Playtime is over, and the horror has only just begun. Timed to the spookiest week of the year, the crossover invites players to choose from fan-favorite mascots including Huggy Wuggy, Mommy Long Legs, The Prototype, Boxy Boo, and more, then let the terror loose in a board game event packed with exclusive in-game rewards. Whether players are carving pumpkins offline or hunting for jump scares online, this Halloween, the toys are coming out to play. It's a crossover that feels almost inevitable. Creating bizarre, unsettling, and downright horrifying creations has always been at the heart of Melon Sandbox, where a global community of 150 million players - driven largely by Gen Z and Gen Alpha creators - continues to push the limits of imagination. That love for experimentation, chaos, and the unexpected makes Poppy Playtime a natural fit for the Melon Sandbox universe. Now, PlayDucky is bringing the two worlds together in an official collaboration that taps into what both communities love most: creativity with a darker, more unpredictable edge - just in time for the season of scares. Capsule Computers Pty Ltd. is thrilled to welcome the Poppy Playtime characters into Melon Sandbox. Its players love experimenting, building and creating their own stories, and giving them the chance to do that with such iconic characters opens up a whole new world of possibilities. Capsule Computers Pty Ltd. can't wait to see the creativity its community brings to this collaboration! - Ivan Fedyanin, Founder of PlayDucky Horror is one of Melon Sandbox's most popular genres for community-generated content. PlayDucky reviews thousands of mods every day for the game's UGC storefront, the Workshop, which now hosts more than 100,000 original works. Pair a passionate fanbase with the limitless creative potential of the Workshop, and you get an eerily perfect fit. Capsule Computers Pty Ltd. is very excited to be partnering with PlayDucky and Melon Sandbox on an extension of the Poppy Playtime characters into a new experience. Poppy fans have a deeper connection with the characters outside of just the Chapter games, so finding new ways for players to interact with them is part of its ongoing efforts. Capsule Computers Pty Ltd. is excited to see what gets created! - Ara Josefsson, Director of Publishing at Mob Entertainment Join the Nightmare This Halloween Melon Sandbox is free to play on iOS, Android, and browser. The Poppy Playtime Halloween event runs from October 23 to November 2. About PlayDucky PlayDucky Game Publishing is a premier global mobile game publisher focused on casual games. With years of industry experience, PlayDucky gives developers the essential support and resources they need to thrive in an increasingly competitive market. About Melon Sandbox Launched in 2021, Melon Sandbox is a physics-based world where players use a massive toolkit of objects and vehicles to create emergent gameplay. Available on iOS, Android, and Browser, it has surpassed 150 million downloads and is becoming the go-to launchpad for the next generation of indie developers. About Mob Entertainment Founded in 2015 by brothers Zach and Seth Belanger, Mob Entertainment is an independent entertainment company dedicated to creating unconventional stories and unforgettable characters. The studio created Poppy Playtime, the globally successful mascot horror franchise. Since its debut in 2021, the multi-million-unit game series has expanded across platforms, reaching fans worldwide to create a passionate, engaged community Building on the franchise's commercial success and the highly anticipated releases of its chapters, Mob Entertainment continues to expand the Poppy Playtime universe through new games, original content, publishing, consumer products, and live experiences. Their dedicated team continually pushes the boundaries of entertainment, delivering top-tier content that entertains and challenges the status quo in an ever-evolving industry. About Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime is an episodic, puzzle-driven survival horror series set within the abandoned Playtime Co. toy factory, a once-flourishing world of childhood wonder forever changed by the mysterious and devastating Hour of Joy. Five chapters in, players continue to venture deeper into the factory, unearthing the disturbing truth behind Playtime Co.'s past while encountering an iconic cast of allies and enemies alike, including Huggy Wuggy, Kissy Missy, CatNap, and the Prototype. The toyetic world of Poppy Playtime has captivated more than 38 million players worldwide and inspired a passionate global community dedicated to uncovering every secret hidden within Playtime Co. Play Hard Or Don't Play At All!

Escape From Playtime gets an October release date - PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct. Today, during the PC Gaming Show Tokyo Direct, Mob Entertainment revealed an October 21, 2026, release date for Escape From Playtime, a 4-player co-op survival horror extraction game set in the Poppy Playtime universe. Launching first into Steam Early Access, the game sends players - alone or with friends - back into the infamous Playtime Co. factory from the perspective of the cute-yet-disturbing Smiling Critters. Tasked with scavenging materials for a mysterious building project that promises salvation, players must work together and follow instructions from an ominous voice lurking in the shadows, all while evading the factory's most dangerous denizens. Escape From Playtime is a co-op survival horror game set deep inside the abandoned Playtime Co. factory. Players take on the roles of the Smiling Critters, the dead-eyed toy line with gaping smiles first introduced in Poppy Playtime: Chapter 3, and explore classrooms, warehouses, testing labs, and the dark corridors connecting them all. Played solo or with up to four players, each run sends teams into a dynamically changing section of the facility to find and transport resources for a mysterious Voice. The materials are needed to help build a promised home for toys who prove their loyalty and usefulness. Simple enough, except the factory is filled with rejected Playtime Co. creations stalking the halls. Players must search quickly, choose when to split up or stick together, and know when to retreat. Along the way, players can solve puzzles, uncover clues, scavenge tools, use hiding spots and alternate routes, and turn the factory layout to their advantage. Proximity voice chat adds another risk: communication is essential, but an irresponsible whisper can bring the mission to a brutal end. As you complete runs, Escape From Playtime reveals a deeper connection to the larger Poppy Playtime story. The Voice promises freedom and a home, but its motives remain unclear. Every resource gathered feeds into something bigger. You are helping build something, but what, and why? Key Features: * Critter Co-Op: Play solo or team up with up to 3 friends in a fight for survival inside Playtime Co. More Critters means more ground covered and more chances for something to go horribly wrong, all enabled with proximity voice chat. * The Voice: A mysterious Voice sends players into the facility to collect scattered parts and resources. Gather what you need, bring it back safely, and try not to ask too loudly who or what you are really working for. * Scavenge to Survive: Use whatever the factory gives you to stay alive. Search for tools, uncover clues, find hiding spots, create distractions, and use alternate routes to outmaneuver the rejected Playtime Co. creations stalking the halls. * Mini Mode: Crawl, jump, and climb through every nook and cranny of the Playtime Co. factory as a Smiling Critter and experience some of the most iconic Poppy Playtime locations through a new (smaller) set of eyes. * Familiar and New: It's Playtime Co. as you know it, with a twist. The mysterious Voice seems to be altering the factory's layout, creating procedurally generated environments that change with each run. EARLY ACCESS Escape From Playtime is being built with Early Access in mind, giving players a strong core loop at launch while leaving room for the community to help shape future growth. The initial release is planned to include a four-character Smiling Critter roster with four more to unlock, one starter zone, and a core enemy lineup. Future updates are expected to expand the game with new zones, Critters, features, and refinements informed by player feedback. 21. September 2026, von thore varga. Themen.