The Update Party, which the community calls Admin Abuse, is a weekly Saturday event. It starts at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT) and lasts about 30 minutes. Developers spawn free diamonds and rare gear for everyone, and it ends just before the update goes live. Here’s what you need at a glance:
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Start time | Saturday, 1:00 PM ET |
| Duration | ~30 minutes |
| Rewards | Free diamonds, blueprints, admin items |
| Cost | Free |
| Next update (projected) | Saturday, October 3, 2026 |
Update Party Times by Region
Since today is Saturday, October 3, check your local time below. Daylight saving is in effect in the US and UK.
| Region | Local Start Time |
|---|---|
| US East (ET) | 1:00 PM |
| US Central (CT) | 12:00 PM |
| US West (PT) | 10:00 AM |
| Brazil (BRT) | 2:00 PM |
| UK (BST) | 6:00 PM |
| India (IST) | 10:30 PM |
One note on accuracy: the patch log I found says 99 Nights now updates on a roughly two-week cadence, and the October 3 update is a projection, not an announcement. The log shows the Dino Kid Update on July 11, and a 2x Diamond Weekend on September 19–22. The Update Party is tied to the update drop, so I’d check the game’s lobby countdown before planning around it.
What Is the Update Party in 99 Nights in the Forest?
It’s a developer-hosted thank-you event. The fan wiki says it started with the Frog Invasion Update, and it ends a few minutes before the update lands. It plays like a modified version of the normal game. Normal progression is disabled, so you won’t earn diamonds from days survived or bosses. Free rewards spawn at the campfire instead, and you can form parties of up to 10 players.
Some sources call the event a one-hour party. The wiki and most top guides say 30 minutes, so I’m going with that.
What Rewards Can You Get?
From what I’ve found, these are the most common drops:
- Free diamonds: typically around 20–30, spawning near the campfire
- Blueprints: legendary and defense blueprints, such as the Watchtower and Recycler from earlier parties
- Admin gear: admin axes, admin guns, wildfire potions, taming flutes and super logs
- Loot: ruby chests, free food and a furniture trader at past events
- Party items: party hats, confetti cannons, balloons and banners, which only work during the party
- Update sneak peek: devs often tease the upcoming content
Some events also add admin entities that don’t spawn normally, such as Killer Carrots, Mega Cultists, Evil Bunnies and aliens. Treat them as part of the fun, since they can wipe you out fast.
One detail the other guides skip: the best drops come in the first 10–15 minutes, and servers fill quickly. Late joiners still get rewards, but a smaller haul.
How to Join the Update Party?
- Open 99 Nights in the Forest on Roblox about 10–15 minutes early.
- Join the Update Party lobby or queue when the countdown nears zero.
- Group up with friends (up to 10) so you can share the spawns.
- Grab diamonds and blueprints at the campfire first, then go for the rare items.
- Stay in the server until it ends, because rewards stay in your inventory.
Pro Tips
- Rejoin a fresh server if yours is laggy. Roblox server issues have delayed past parties.
- Skip fighting admin entities until you’ve collected the loot.
FAQs
What time is the Update Party in 99 Nights in the Forest?
It starts every Saturday at 1:00 PM ET, which is 10:00 AM PT and 10:30 PM IST.
How long does Admin Abuse last?
About 30 minutes, ending a few minutes before the update releases.
Is Admin Abuse the same as the Update Party?
Yes. Update Party is the developers’ name for it, and Admin Abuse is what the community calls it.
Do I keep the rewards?
Diamonds and other permanent rewards stay with you. Party-only items, such as hats, only work during the event.
Can I join late?
Yes, but your haul will be smaller than for players who arrived on time.
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