99 Nights in the Forest – June 2026 Update Preview
The next scheduled update for 99 Nights in the Forest is confirmed for June 13, 2026 at 13:00 EST. Here is everything we know about what is coming, plus a recap of the most recent major additions to the game.
What We Know About June 13
The developers have confirmed a major update is dropping on June 13. The specific contents have not been announced at the time of writing (May 2026). Based on the pattern of past updates, players can generally expect:
- New location or biome addition
- New items or weapons
- New badges and Diamond rewards
- Seasonal or event content
- Class balance adjustments
This page will be updated as soon as official patch notes are released. Bookmark it and check back on or after June 13.
Recent Major Updates Recap
Caverns Update (November 2025)
The Caverns were added in November 2025 and represent one of the largest content additions to the game. Here is what the Caverns brought:
New Location: The Caverns
The Caverns are an underground dungeon with four statue sections corresponding to the four unkillable entities: The Deer, The Owl, The Ram, and The Bat. Each section has unique environmental storytelling connecting to the game's lore.
New Entity: The Bat
The Bat (35 damage, unkillable) lives inside the Caverns — the first unkillable entity that inhabits an interior dungeon area rather than an open biome. This makes the Caverns uniquely dangerous compared to other locations.
New Badge System: Blessings
The Caverns introduced a Blessings system where players complete specific challenges within each section:
- Blessings I (complete one blessing): 1.5 stars, 4 Diamonds
- Blessings II (complete all blessings): 2.5 stars, 4 Diamonds
Meteor / Obsidiron Update
A prior update added the Meteor event and associated content:
New Content Added:
- Meteor showers (triggered by Meteor Campfire Flame on Night 3)
- Meteor Crabs (20 kills = Exogeology badge, 1.5★, 5D)
- Meteors (mine 25 = Seismology badge, 1.5★, 5D)
- Meteor Anvil (craft 5 items = Astrogeology badge, 1★, 5D)
- Obsidiron Chest crafting chain (craft + place + open = Astrophysics badge, 1.5★, 5D)
- Obsidiron Hammer (70 damage, AoE explosion) and Obsidiron Body (best armor)
The Meteor update also added the Ammo Furnace to the Volcanic Biome (50 ammo boxes = Metalworking badge, 2★, 5D).
Volcanic Biome Expansion
The Volcanic Biome received additional content in updates throughout 2025:
- The Ram (unkillable, 25 damage) added as the Volcanic unkillable entity
- Hellephant variant of the Mammoth (hostile vs neutral Mammoth)
- Volcano deposit mechanic — throwing Cultist enemies into the lava; 150 kills = Volcanology badge (2★, 5D)
- Red Spiked Chest containing the Infernal Sack (20 slots, auto-cooks meat in Volcanic area)
Fishing Expansion
Fishing received significant badge content:
- Baiting (max rod level): 0.5★, 4D
- Fishing (100 fish caught): 1★, 5D
- Trophy Fishing (all fish types): 2★, 6D
- Deep Sea Fishing (30 sharks): 5★, 10D — one of the most prestigious badges in the game
The Strong Rod (Tier 3) and Trident (rare fishing catch, 37.5–62 damage weapon) were added alongside the expanded fishing system.
Class Additions
Several classes were added in more recent updates:
Nightcrawler (200D) — Shadow Dagger starter; speed/night vision/damage bonuses in darkness; the only class that reduces The Deer's likelihood of targeting you (Level 3). Best for experienced players who want to exploit nighttime movement windows.
Vampire (600D) — Vampire Cloak and Vampire Scythe; lifesteal energy and faster movement at night. Synergizes with the Hedge Maze Halloween event's Vampire Chest.
Brute (50D) — Brute Shield; taunt mechanic at Level 1, reduced damage after taunt at Level 2, shield becomes Obsidiron-infused at Level 3 with a charge/shockwave attack.
How to Prepare for the June Update
While specific content is unknown, here is how to be ready for whatever drops:
Diamond stockpile: If a new class releases at 600D (the standard high-tier cost), you want that ready. Farm the Cultist Stronghold for Diamond Chests (5D per clear) and reach Day 50 (2D) and Day 99 (3D) milestones.
Badge completion: Clear any easy badges you have not finished. Reconstruction (Noseless Snowman, Carrot, 0.5★, 4D) and Gardening (buy seeds from Fairy, 1★, 2D) take under 5 minutes each. Free Diamonds before the update drops.
Campfire level: Get your campfire to Level 5 or 6 if possible. New content often requires the expanded crafting options that higher campfire levels unlock.
Gem of the Forest: Farm Gem of the Forest Fragments from the Cultist Stronghold now. Four fragments make one Gem — and Gems are required for the Level 5 Crafting Bench recipes including the Respawn Capsule and Temporal Accelerometer.
Update History Reference
| Date | Major Content Added |
|---|---|
| November 2025 | Caverns, The Bat entity, Blessings badge system |
| 2025 (various) | Meteor event, Obsidiron set, Volcanic expansions |
| 2025 (various) | Fishing expansion, Strong Rod, Trident |
| 2025 (various) | Nightcrawler, Vampire, Brute classes |
| June 13, 2026 | Coming soon |
Check back on June 13 at 13:00 EST for the full patch notes breakdown as soon as the update goes live.
