Dress to Impress Tales of the Dark King (November 2026) Release Date & Time

I’ve covered Dress to Impress updates since the first Halloween quest, and Tales of the Dark King looks like the most ambitious one yet. The free three-chapter story quest goes live on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at 11 AM ET / 8 AM PT (3 PM UTC) inside the Halloween 2026 event. There’s no Robux paywall — just log in after the update and look for the quest entrance in the lobby.

Quick rundown:

Detail	Info
Quest	Tales of the Dark King
Release date	Saturday, October 24, 2026
Release time	11 AM ET / 8 AM PT / 4 PM UK / 8:30 PM IST
Chapters	3
Quest ends	November 14, 2026 (reported)
Cost	Free, no pass needed

What Time Does Tales of the Dark King Release in My Region?

DTI updates drop worldwide at the same moment, and the official Roblox event listing shows a 3 PM UTC start. That converts to:

Region	Release time
US East (EDT)	11 AM, October 24
US West (PDT)	8 AM, October 24
UK (BST)	4 PM, October 24
Central Europe (CEST)	5 PM, October 24
India (IST)	8:30 PM, October 24
Japan (JST)	12 AM, October 25
Australia (AEDT)	2 AM, October 25

If nothing appears on time, fully close and reopen Roblox — new DTI content often rolls out in waves.

What Is the Tales of the Dark King Quest?

Tales of the Dark King is DTI’s third Halloween quest, first revealed at RDC 2026 in September. The official tagline promises a descent into a Greek-underworld-inspired world where “the dead still whisper and the past blurs into the present.” You’ll investigate a mysterious curse, meet a brand-new monster joining the lore, and uncover who the Dark King really is — his identity is still secret.

Here’s the detail most guides missed: Tales of the Dark King was one of the books hidden in last year’s Black Raveness quest. Since that storyline was labeled Book 1, I’m fairly confident this new quest continues it.

How to Start the Tales of the Dark King Quest?

Getting in should feel familiar if you played previous DTI quests:

Launch Dress to Impress after 11 AM ET on October 24 and rejoin a fresh server.
Find the Halloween event portal in the lobby — past events used a portal or a dedicated event server list.
Follow the on-screen objectives for each chapter as they unlock.
Finish all three chapters before the quest reportedly leaves the game on November 14.

This is a story experience, not a fashion round, so expect exploration and puzzles instead of runway voting. A smaller Lana quest is also live this season, but the Dark King story is confirmed separate from Lana’s lore.

Tales of the Dark King Quest Rewards

There’s no official reward list yet, and I’d ignore any “full rewards” post you see before launch day — chapter objectives and prizes are still unpublished. Based on past Halloween quests, expect exclusive limited-time items you can’t buy anywhere else, most likely underworld-themed clothing and accessories. My advice: run it in the first few days. Quest prizes in DTI events have historically vanished when the event ends, and this one closes a week after the main Halloween event.

Tales of the Dark King and the Halloween 2026 Event

The quest anchors “The Night of Scream Queens,” the broader Halloween event running October 17 to November 7. Between chapters, farm Candy through four minigames: Ghost Hunting and Tarot Cards (both new), plus returning Apple Bobbing and Trick or Treat. The 40-tier Halloween Baddie Pass, revamped skin menu and batch of free faces are live now too, and last year’s quest has returned alongside this one. Candy is seasonal, so spend it before November 7.