🐪 Discover Adopt Me's Desert Egg Update & Sphinx Statue Event (January 2024)

By Paquito Jr Conde | May 27, 2025

Adopt Me's January 2024 update brought a whole new adventure to players with the launch of the Sphinx Statue event and the release of the Desert Egg! Whether you're here to unlock the mysterious Royal Desert Egg or explore a fresh lineup of pets, we've got everything you need to know—from statue puzzle tips to new egg drop rates and even legendary cars.

🏜️ Sphinx Statue Event & Desert Egg Update – January 2024 (Adopt Me!)

Here’s a detailed breakdown of the exciting Sphinx Statue Event and the Desert Egg update that arrived in January 2024 in Roblox’s Adopt Me!. Whether you're a seasoned collector or a new adventurer, this guide covers all the major changes, new pets, and rewards.

🏺 Sphinx's Statue Event (January 18 – February 1, 2024)

🎯 What’s the Goal?

Head to the new desert area located behind the Pet Shop, where you'll meet the Sphinx and take part in a daily statue-matching mini-game.

🗿 How It Works:

• Daily Playtime: Stay in-game for at least 30 minutes to unlock up to two statues per day.
• Matching Challenge: Each statue symbolizes a future Desert Egg pet. Match it with the correct pedestal using hieroglyphic clues.
• Rewards:
  • Earn 25 Bucks for every correctly placed statue.
  • Successfully place all 12 statues to reveal a hidden chamber beneath the Sphinx and claim the exclusive Royal Desert Egg.

🥚 Royal Desert Egg

This special egg was available only to players who completed the statue puzzle during the event. It's now a trade-only item.

Drop Rates:

• Uncommon: 25%
• Rare: 37%
• Ultra-Rare: 30%
• Legendary: 8%

🐾 Desert Egg Launch (January 25, 2024)

After the statue event concluded, the Desert Egg officially replaced the Urban Egg in the gumball machine at the Nursery.

Desert Egg Details:

• Cost: 750 Bucks
• Drop Rates:
  • Common: 40%
  • Uncommon: 25%
  • Rare: 17%
  • Ultra-Rare: 14%
  • Legendary: 4%

🐶 New Pets Introduced

🟢 Common

• Sandfish
• Armadillo

🔵 Uncommon

• Coyote
• Rattlesnake
• Gila Monster

🟣 Rare

• Thorny Devil
• Oryx

🟠 Ultra-Rare

• Roadrunner
• Vulture
• Deathstalker Scorpion

🔴 Legendary

• Criosphinx
• Cactus Friend

🚗 Bonus Update: Mega Car Pack

Along with the Desert Egg, players were treated to a new Mega Car Pack available for 800 Robux.

Included Vehicles (All Legendary):

• Cupid’s Coupe
• Street Drifter
• Regal Roller