Build an Ant Roll ants to obtain Star items, use Star items at the Wishing Pool to unlock the limited-time dungeon, earn Event Tokens in the dungeon, then exchange those tokens for event rewards. The update also adds new ants, new pets, base skins and pet-following features.
Reference date: October 6, 2026
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How the Build an Ant Empire Star Event Works
The Star Event connects ant rolling with a temporary dungeon and a separate reward currency. Follow these steps to move from finding Star items to choosing rewards.
Roll ants and obtain Star items
Start with ant rolls. The event notes say rolling for ants can provide Star items. Watch for these event items while rolling and check what you have before heading to the pool.
Use Star items at the Wishing Pool
Bring your Star items to the Wishing Pool. Read the current requirement shown there before using them; the pool is the event interaction that leads to the limited-time dungeon.
Unlock and enter the limited-time dungeon
Use the pool to unlock the event dungeon, then follow the entry options shown in your game. Keep this temporary dungeon separate from the permanent Pets and Dungeon progression system.
Earn Event Tokens
Participate in the limited dungeon to earn Event Tokens. These tokens belong to the Star Event reward loop, so check the event currency display when tracking your progress.
Exchange Event Tokens for rewards
Open the event reward exchange and compare the available rewards with your token balance. Choose what you want before spending, using the live exchange screen for prices and requirements.
Star Items and the Wishing Pool
Star items belong to the event loop rather than the ordinary Food-to-Cash cycle. When you receive one from ant rolling, your next destination is the Wishing Pool. Its role is to bridge rolling and dungeon access, rather than directly turning an ant into a pet.
Check the pool’s requested item, quantity and action before confirming. Exact drop rates and required quantities are not listed in the event notes; use the current in-game interface for the live requirement.
Build an Ant Empire Ants — Review Ant Queen rolls and colony progression before continuing your event rolls.
Star Pets and New Pets
Looking for a Build an Ant Empire star pet? The Star Event update confirms new pets, but its announcement does not name a single pet called “Star Pet.” Treat that search as a way to find the event’s pet content, then look at the actual names displayed in your server.
The event adds new pets. Check the current event and pet interface for the names and requirements available in your server. Compare the description of a pet with what you need instead of assuming every new pet comes from the same reward or egg.
Pet Following is also listed in the update, letting pets accompany players. The notes additionally mention a trash-can option for unwanted pets. Review your selection before discarding anything, especially a pet you still use or want to keep in your collection.
Pets & Dungeon guide — See the permanent pet coins and pet eggs system alongside this temporary event.
Star Egg and Limited Star Rewards
The current RobloxDatabase shop reference lists a Limited Item Pack containing Star Egg, Star Ant, Starwing Ant and Starfall Land Skin. These are listed pack contents. They are not a promise that each item drops freely from the limited dungeon or appears in the token exchange.
Star Egg is the name used in that pack listing. Do not assume its contents, hatch requirements or chances match an ordinary Pet Egg. Read the live pack and egg descriptions before buying or opening anything, and check whether the item you want is offered through that specific route.
Limited Dungeon and Event Tokens
The confirmed route is Star items → Wishing Pool → limited dungeon → Event Tokens → event rewards. Use it to identify where you are stuck. If you have Star items but have not unlocked entry, return to the pool. If you have tokens, check the reward exchange.
Event Tokens serve this temporary reward loop. Track them separately from Food sale Cash and permanent dungeon pet coins; check the currency named on each purchase screen.
What Changed in the Star Update
| Feature | What players should know |
|---|---|
| Limited-time event | Roll for Star items, use the Wishing Pool and enter the event dungeon. |
| Event Tokens | Earn them in the limited dungeon and exchange them for event rewards. |
| New Ants and New Pets | Check the current ant and pet interfaces for available names and requirements. |
| New Base Skins | The update includes new base skins; the shop pack lists Starfall Land Skin. |
| Pet Following | Pets can accompany players through the new following feature. |
| Unwanted pet disposal | The update notes describe throwing unwanted pets into the trash can. |
The event announcement combines a limited-time activity with additions to the wider game. This table separates the listed features so you can find the part of the update you came to play.
Current Build an Ant Empire codes — Check the existing code list and redemption steps before your next session.
Event Timing
The event listing currently shows an end time of Oct 7, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Its listed window begins Sep 30, 2026 at 11:25 UTC. This guide was reviewed on October 6, 2026, while that window was still open.
Check the live event listing or game interface before planning your final session, since schedules can change. The announcement does not establish what happens to unused Star items or tokens afterward.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Build an Ant Empire Star Event?
It is a limited-time activity connecting Star items from ant rolls, the Wishing Pool, a temporary dungeon and Event Tokens that can be exchanged for rewards.
How do I get Star items?
The event notes say to roll for ants to obtain Star items. Check your event inventory while rolling; the announcement does not publish exact drop rates.
What does the Wishing Pool do?
It uses Star items to unlock the limited-time dungeon. Read the live pool interface for the item requirement before confirming.
What are Event Tokens used for?
Exchange Event Tokens for event rewards. They are earned by participating in the limited dungeon and should be tracked separately from Cash and pet coins.
Is there a Star Pet in Build an Ant Empire?
The update confirms new pets, but does not identify one specific pet named Star Pet. Check the current event and pet interface for the names available in your server.
Does the Star Event add new pets?
Yes. New Pets and Pet Following are listed in the update announcement, alongside new ants and base skins.
How long does the Star Event last?
The current listing runs from Sep 30, 2026 at 11:25 UTC to Oct 7, 2026 at 13:00 UTC. Check the live listing for schedule changes.
References
Roblox — official Build an Ant Empire game