After a longer-than-usual content break, 99 Nights in the Forest is back in full swing with The Forest Wakes Up, which dropped on June 13, 2026, alongside a limited-time event running through June 20. The patch marks the game's return to its roughly two-week update cadence, and it brings a surprising amount of quality-of-life work alongside the new content.
What's New
The headline addition is lobby selection for Biome and Hardcore mode, which went live on June 14 — one day after the main patch. Instead of being locked into whatever the server hands you, you can now choose your biome and opt into Hardcore before a run even begins. That single change meaningfully reshapes how dedicated players approach session planning.
On the content side, the update adds 8 new Roblox badges to collect and 7 new default structures scattered across the world. The most notable world addition is the Sawmill, a dedicated location that introduces a Plank material flow — logs can now be processed into planks, opening up new crafting possibilities. The Dilapidated Building also received improvements, making it a more useful and detailed point of interest rather than a shell to run through.
No new classes were added this cycle, which keeps the balance picture stable while the team focuses on fundamentals.
Performance and Fixes
A significant portion of the patch is dedicated to under-the-hood performance improvements and small gameplay fixes. The development team has clearly prioritized making the existing experience smoother before piling on more systems, which is a good sign for long-term stability. If you have noticed frame drops or hitching in dense forest areas, this update is worth re-testing.
The limited-time event runs June 13–20, 2026, so log in before it closes to pick up anything tied to it. New codes also shipped with the patch — head to our codes page to grab them before they expire.
What's Next
The developer has signaled that the two-week update schedule is back in effect, which puts the next content drop loosely around June 27, 2026. No firm date or teaser has been confirmed yet, but the return of a predictable cadence is welcome news for the community. Given that this patch leaned into world-building with the Sawmill and structure additions, it would not be surprising to see further location or crafting depth in the next cycle.
Keep an eye on the official channels and check back here for full coverage when the next update lands.