How to Prepare Before Hollow Steve Spawns on Day 3

By default, Hollow Steve does not appear immediately when you load into a new world. You have until Day 3 before the campaign begins, giving you a short window to gather supplies and secure a base.

Setting Up Before Day 3

1. Spend your first two days mining iron, crafting basic armor, and stockpiling food without worrying about being hunted.

2. Build your starter shelter away from fragile structures, because sleeping once the campaign starts carries extra danger.

3. Place chests and crafting stations where you can reach them quickly, as interacting with blocks will eventually draw attention.

Recognizing Early Warning Signs

Once Day 3 arrives, Hollow Steve begins in a passive watching state before transitioning into an active hunt. Watch and listen for these early indicators:

• Audio cues: Distant footsteps and eerie whispers around your location.
• Visual cues: Sudden darkness effects or spotting a tall, dark figure with long red arms watching from the trees.

Handling Nighttime and Beds

Do not rely on beds to skip the night safely once Hollow Steve is active. Attempting to sleep can be interrupted in three ways: your bed rest may be canceled outright, ominous messages may appear on screen, or a Creeper can spawn near you. Keep a shield on your off-hand before clicking a bed in case an ambush occurs.