The Hedge Maze Refresh update goes live in 99 Nights in the Forest on Saturday, November 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT (10:00 AM PDT), and the revamped maze stays open until Saturday, November 7, 2026. I’ve cross-checked every regional launch time, the original maze mechanics, and the developer teases so you know exactly what’s changing and how to beat the maze before it’s gone. The team is promising a spookier, scarier version of the fan-favorite Halloween Hedge Maze, and the event artwork already teases a sinister figure with glowing eyes lurking between the hedges. Here’s everything you need to know.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Game | 99 Nights in the Forest (Roblox) |
| Update | Hedge Maze Refresh |
| Release date | Saturday, November 31, 2026 |
| Start time | 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT |
| Event ends | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Confirmed change | Spookier, scarier maze revamp |
Hedge Maze Refresh Release Date and Time
The refresh drops on Saturday, November 31, 2026, matching the game’s biweekly Saturday schedule at 1 PM Eastern that’s been in place since the June 2026 “The Forest Wakes Up” update. Here’s when it unlocks in your region:
| Region | Starts (Oct 31) | Ends (Nov 7) |
|---|---|---|
| US Pacific (PT) | 10:00 AM | 2:30 AM |
| US Eastern (ET) | 1:00 PM | 5:30 AM |
| UK (GMT) | 5:00 PM | 10:30 AM |
| Central Europe (CET) | 6:00 PM | 11:30 AM |
| India (IST) | 10:30 PM | 4:00 PM |
| Philippines / Malaysia | 1:00 AM (Nov 1) | 6:30 PM |
| Japan (JST) | 2:00 AM (Nov 1) | 7:30 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | 4:00 AM (Nov 1) | 9:30 PM |
You get exactly one week — the maze closes for good on Saturday, November 7, 2026.
What’s New in the Hedge Maze Refresh?
The developers haven’t shared full patch notes yet, confirming only that the Hedge Maze will be “spookier and scarier and better.” The promo art shows a dark, towering labyrinth with a pale figure whose eyes glow from within — unconfirmed whether that’s a new monster or just event flavor. Based on the original event, expect the refreshed maze to keep its core structure: the Carnival next door, Spooky Chests at the dead ends, Glowing Pumpkin farm plots, and the Vampire Chest waiting at the end. I’ll update this section the moment full notes surface on the official Discord, which has 698,000+ members.
How to Enter the Hedge Maze?
- Survive to Day 3 and watch for the “The Carnival is in town” message — the carnival spawns beside the maze.
- Play the three carnival minigames: Ring Toss (3 points), Basketball (3 points), and Shooting Range (5 hits).
- Each minigame awards one Carnival Ticket — you need all 3.
- Interact with the Haunted Maze gate to enter, and remember you can’t leave until you reach the end.
Maze Rewards and Walkthrough Tips
The layout stayed consistent across every run last year, so these carry-over tips should still work:
- Follow the red arrows on the walls — they point toward the treasure.
- Keep one hand on the right wall if you’re lost; it eventually leads you out.
- Read the wall paintings: deer art warns of the Deer, owls signal aerial threats, and rams mean chargers ahead.
- Loot the four Spooky Chests at dead ends before the Vampire Chest, which holds rewards like the Scythe, Vampire Cloak, Morningstar, and Bouncing Blade.
- Exit through the wooden hatch after the final chest — never backtrack.
- Enter during daylight only; Deer can spawn inside the maze at night.
- Pack food and bandages, and brace for wolves — possibly an Alpha Wolf near the exit.
If you’re hunting more Roblox Halloween content this season, my Roblox The Hollow event guide covers the platform-wide crossover, and the 99 Nights in the Forest Hollow Quest walkthrough explains how to grab the Chrome Deer Skull Chain while the event is live. For hub cosmetics from other spooky games, see how to get all hub items in Roblox The Hallow.
FAQs
What time does the Hedge Maze Refresh release?
It goes live Saturday, November 31, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT / 10:00 AM PDT — full regional times are in the table above.
How long does the Hedge Maze Refresh last?
One week. The event ends Saturday, November 7, 2026, at 5:30 AM EDT.
How do you unlock the Hedge Maze?
Complete all three carnival minigames to earn three Carnival Tickets, then enter through the Haunted Maze gate.
What rewards does the Hedge Maze give?
The end-of-maze Vampire Chest contains items like the Scythe, Vampire Cloak, Morningstar, and Bouncing Blade, plus four Spooky Chests and candy along the way.
Is the Hedge Maze Refresh permanent?
No — it’s a limited-time Halloween refresh running November 31 to November 7, 2026, though some past Halloween items later became permanent.
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