Events & Updates 2026
Track the pulse of the forest. The Feb 21, 2026 update brought Hard Mode, Corrupted Tools, new classes, and two live events. Stay current.
Active Events
Reviewed and updated for May 2026 by 99 Nights Strategy Editors (Sarah & Deepak).
🎉 Saturday Update Parties
WEEKLYStatus: Active — Every Saturday at 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST
Join the community during these weekly parties to receive a **30-minute boost** yielding **3x XP** and **2x Diamonds**. Developers drop rare item blueprints and materials at the lobby campfire during the final 10 minutes!
- Bonuses: 3x XP, 2x Diamonds
- Campfire Drops: Rare blueprints and resources
- Tip: Play on Hard Mode during parties for maximum XP stacking
🧚♀️ Mother Tree Event
ACTIVEStatus: Permanent Game Event (Added April 25)
Travel to the new glowing Fairy Biome. Initiate the defense event at the Mother Tree. Defend the roots from 3 waves of Corrupted Wolves to spawn the **Blue Chest** containing unique items like the Fairy Wolf companion!
- Objective: Defend Mother Tree roots from 3 waves
- Key Reward: Fairy Wolf Companion & Blue Chest Loot
- Requires: Fairy Dust item to trigger
💎 Double Diamond Weekend
WEEKLYStatus: 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.
🏆 Community Challenge
MONTHLYStatus: "Build of the Month"
Submit screenshots of your base design to our Discord. The design must incorporate the newly released **Log Gate** and **Flags**.
- Theme: Fortress of Solitude
- Prize: 500 Robux + "Architect" Discord role
Recent Updates
🧚♀️ April 25, 2026 — Fairy Biome & Fairy Wolf Update
Added the beautiful new glowing Fairy Biome, a rare Wolf companion, and new crafting objects.
- Fairy Biome: Sub-biome spawning near coordinate (500, 300) with glowing flowers and unique flora.
- Fairy Wolf Companion: Tameable using Fairy Dust. Defends against Wendigo scouts.
- Mother Tree event: Waves of corrupted beasts that trigger a Blue Chest spawn when defeated.
🥚 March 28, 2026 — Easter Update & Egg Hunter Class
Introduced seasonal golden egg hunts and a highly mobile utility class.
- Egg Hunter Class: Selectable utility class featuring Carrot Bomb and Speed Dash.
- Easter Shrine: Coordinates (120, -80). Sacrifice Golden Eggs for Diamond boosts.
- New Recipes: Log Gate (base security), Flag (map marking), and Recycler (gem conversion).
🔥 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.
Future Content
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.
Exclusive Rewards
| Item | Source | Rarity | Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pumpkin Head | Halloween 2024 | Epic | +5% Night Vision |
| Frost Scythe | Winter Solstice | Legendary | Freezes enemies on hit. |
| Golden Medallion | Tournament Winner | Mythic | Unlimited Sprint. (Only 3 exist) |
| Dev Hoodie | Bug Hunter | Rare | Cosmetic Only. |
Community Contests
Current: "Build of the Month"
Submit screenshots of your base design to our Discord.
Prize: 500 Robux + "Architect" Badge.
Theme: Fortress of Solitude.
Upcoming: Speedrun Challenge
Fastest solo escape (Nights 1-20). Recording required.
Prize: Custom Role color in Discord.
Event Calendar
| Date | Event | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2026 – Permanent | 🧚♀️ Mother Tree Event | Fairy Biome | ✅ Live |
| Every Saturday | 🎉 Saturday Update Parties | Weekly Boost | ⚡ Active |
| Mar 28 – Apr 18, 2026 | 🥚 Easter Egg Hunt | Limited Event | Ended |
| Feb 21 – Mar 1, 2026 | 🌲 The Forest is Angry | Limited Event | Ended |
| Feb 21 – Mar 1, 2026 | 💕 Valentine's Event | Limited Event | Ended |
| Weekends | Double Diamonds | Recurring | ✅ Always Active |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Hard Mode Launch | Permanent Feature | ✅ Live |
| Oct 2025 | Halloween Horror | Seasonal | Ended |
| Dec 2025 | Winter Event | Major Update | Ended |
Event Archive
A look back at major community events from previous years.
The Winter Solstice
December 2024
Introduced the "Frost Walker" class. Players had to survive extreme cold temperatures. A limited-time ice boss roamed the frozen lake.
Blood Moon Rising
October 2024
Halloween special. The moon turned red, increasing enemy spawn rates by 200%. The "Vampire Hunter" outfit was the reward for surviving Night 50 without damage.
The Great Drought
August 2024
Water sources dried up. Players had to craft dew collectors. Introduced the dehydration mechanic and the "Camel" perk.