Events & Updates 2026

Status: Active — Ends March 1, 2026

The forest has awakened. All enemies deal +25% damage, enemy spawn rates are doubled, and Shadow Crawlers now appear starting Night 5 (usually Night 15). Exclusively available during this event: the "Wrath of the Woods" badge.

• Enemy Buff: +25% damage, 2x spawn rate
• New Spawns: Shadow Crawlers from Night 5
• Event Reward: "Wrath of the Woods" badge
• Tip: Use Hard Mode + this event for triple XP gain

Status: Active — Ends March 1, 2026

Collect Red Flowers scattered across the forest floor. Use them to craft temporary love-themed buffs, unlock the exclusive "Lover's Lantern" cosmetic, and redeem code VALENTINES26 for a free pack.

• Collect: Red Flowers (forest floor, near water)
• Craft: Heart Torch (+20% light radius, 10 Flowers)
• Craft: Love Potion (+15% hp regen, 5 Flowers)
• Cosmetic: Lover's Lantern (30 Flowers total)
• Code: VALENTINES26 → Starter Flower Pack

Status: Active Every Weekend

Earn 2x Diamonds for all achievements and badge completions. The best time to grind for new classes and upgrades. Note: Stacks with event bonuses for maximum efficiency.

Status: "Hard Mode First Clear"

Be among the first teams to clear Night 30 in Hard Mode. Submit your screenshot to our Discord. Prize: 500 Robux + "Ironwood Survivor" badge.

🔥 Feb 21, 2026 — Biggest Update in Game History

Completely reshuffled the meta. Four brand-new classes, a new crafting tier, Hard Mode, and two live events dropped simultaneously.

• New Classes (×4): Grenadier (S-Tier), Gunslinger (S-Tier), Nightcrawler (A-Tier), Feaster (B-Tier).
• Corrupted Tools: New end-game crafting tier. Corrupted Axe, Corrupted Detonator, Corrupted Lantern added.
• Hard Mode: Optional toggle. +50% enemy HP/damage, 3x XP reward, exclusive badge.
• Events: "The Forest is Angry" and "Valentine's Event" launch simultaneously.
• Codes: FOREST2026, VALENTINES26, NEWCLASSES, HARDMODE released. Redeem here →

🆕 Talents & Classes Expansion (August 2025)

Previously the biggest update. Introduced the Talent Tree system, allowing deep customization for all 8 original classes.

• Talent System: Branching paths for specialized builds.
• New Classes: 8 distinct classes with unique starting gear.
• Base Building: Overhauled mechanics integrating with class abilities.

🦉 The Owl Update

Permanently transformed the night experience. A new entity, "The Owl," now patrols the skies, forcing players to adapt their base defenses against aerial threats.

Map Expansion

Q2 2026 (Teased)

Massive world expansion adding Swamplands and Mountain biomes. The dev team hinted at a 3x current map size. No release date confirmed.

Corrupted Boss Update

Q2 2026 (Rumored)

Community leaks suggest a "Corrupted Deer" boss variant that only spawns when Corrupted Tools are in play. Unconfirmed by devs.

Season 2 Classes

Q3 2026 (TBD)

After the Feb 2026 class drop, the dev team mentioned "Season 2" is in planning. Expect another 2–4 classes and potential class rebalancing.