So you’ve been hearing whispers about Admin Abuse in 99 Nights in the Forest and want to know what all the hype’s about? Smart move, because these Update Parties are literally the best time to play this game. I’m talking free diamonds raining from the sky, exclusive items you can’t get anywhere else, and developers going absolutely wild with their powers while you rake in rewards.
Here’s the deal: Admin Abuse (officially called “Update Parties”) in 99 Nights in the Forest happens every weekend, typically running for 5-7 days. The current event runs October 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM PT through October 25, 2025 at 6:00 AM PT. These events feature double gem bonuses, exclusive item spawns, new classes, and one chaotic hour of developer mayhem that makes regular gameplay look boring.
Whether you’re a Day 1 noob or pushing toward Night 99, this guide breaks down everything: exact times for your timezone, what to expect during events, how to maximize rewards, and pro strategies from someone who’s survived dozens of these parties. Let’s get into it.
Okay first things first – let’s clear up the confusion. The developers officially call these events “Update Parties,” but literally everyone in the community calls them Admin Abuse. Why? Because that’s exactly what happens. The devs join live servers and abuse their admin powers to create the most chaotic, rewarding hour you’ll ever experience in this game.
Think of it like this: during regular gameplay, you’re grinding for resources, carefully managing your survival, and trying not to die every night. During Admin Abuse, the rules go out the window. Diamonds spawn at your feet. Exclusive weapons rain down near the campfire. The developers spawn rare NPCs, mess with game physics, and basically turn the forest into a celebration.
These events started back in August 2025 with the Frog Invasion Update, and honestly, they’ve become the most anticipated part of the game. The first one broke records with over 5 million concurrent players. That’s not a typo – five million people showed up for controlled chaos.
Alright, here’s what you actually clicked for – the schedule. The current Update Party is happening RIGHT NOW (or recently happened if you’re reading this late).
Event Dates: Saturday, October 18, 2025 – Saturday, October 25, 2025
Kickoff Party: 30 minutes starting at event launch time
Main Features:
| Region | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|
| US Pacific (PT) | Oct 18, 10:00 AM | Oct 25, 6:00 AM |
| US Eastern (ET) | Oct 18, 1:00 PM | Oct 25, 9:00 AM |
| Brazil (BRT) | Oct 18, 2:00 PM | Oct 25, 10:00 AM |
| UK (GMT) | Oct 18, 6:00 PM | Oct 25, 2:00 PM |
| Europe (CET) | Oct 18, 7:00 PM | Oct 25, 3:00 PM |
| India (IST) | Oct 18, 10:30 PM | Oct 25, 7:30 PM |
| Philippines | Oct 19, 1:00 AM | Oct 25, 10:00 PM |
| Japan (JST) | Oct 19, 2:00 AM | Oct 25, 11:00 PM |
| Australia (AEST) | Oct 19, 3:00 AM | Oct 26, 12:00 AM |
Pro tip: The actual party starts 30 minutes BEFORE the official time, so log in early. Seriously, the best loot spawns in those first 30 minutes when fewer players are online.
So what happens during these events? Let me walk you through a typical Admin Abuse experience.
This is where the magic happens. For one hour right at the start, developers join servers and go completely nuts:
Gem Showers – Between 20-40 free gems spawn near the campfire. Just run around collecting them. No tricks, no grinding, just free currency.
Diamond Rain – Free diamonds spawn at the base area. Again, just grab them. This is literally free progression.
Exclusive Items – Special weapons and tools that only appear during events:
Developer Interactions – The devs are actually in the game chatting with players, answering questions, and sometimes running mini-challenges for extra rewards.
Global Announcements – Watch chat carefully. Developers often drop hints about hidden spawns or announce surprise reward drops.
After that initial hour, the chaos calms down but the benefits continue:
2x Gems All Week – Every gem you earn is doubled. Chests, enemy drops, quest rewards – everything gives 2x. This is THE time to grind if you need resources for new classes.
New Content – Whatever got added in the update (new classes, weapons, mechanics) becomes available. Recent updates added taming mechanics, new Halloween classes, and special seasonal content.
Temporary Events – Some events introduce special mechanics or limited-time challenges. The Volcanic Biome event added a new area with exclusive enemies. The Meteor Shower event had, well, meteors.
No Progression Penalties – You can’t get diamonds from regular progression methods during the kickoff hour (like reaching certain days), but honestly, you’re getting so much free stuff it doesn’t matter.
Let’s talk rewards because this is why you’re really here.
Every single player gets:
These only spawn during Update Parties:
The Admin Axe – This is the most OP item in the game. It’s not even close. One swing kills ANY enemy. Bears, Alpha Wolves, Cultist Kings – doesn’t matter. Dead. On top of that, it chops down trees with one hit. Resource gathering becomes trivial. The catch? It only spawns during events and competition is fierce.
Special Weapons – Past events spawned the Laser Cannon, Infernal Crossbow, and various limited weapons. These aren’t just cosmetic either – they’re genuinely powerful tools that give you advantages for future runs.
Rare Furniture – Disco balls, party banners, special decorations. Some players care about this stuff for base building. I’m more interested in the weapons, but hey, you do you.
The 2x gem bonus is actually massive if you use it right. Here’s why:
New classes cost between 70-500 diamonds. The expensive ones (Assassin at 500, Cyborg at 450, Alien at 400) normally take forever to unlock. During a 2x gem weekend, you can potentially unlock multiple S-tier classes in one week if you grind efficiently.
That’s not just about having cool new characters. Classes like Assassin, Alien, and Cyborg fundamentally change how you play the game. They enable strategies impossible for default classes. Getting them early means easier progression through all 99 nights.
Alright, time for the real knowledge. After surviving countless Update Parties, here’s what actually works.
Clear Your Inventory – Make space. You’re about to collect a LOT of items and nothing sucks more than missing exclusive loot because your bags are full.
Form a Party Early – 99 Nights has a 10-player party system. Coordinate with friends or join public parties before the chaos begins. Parties get better spawn rates and can cover more ground during item spawns.
Position Yourself – Log in 30-60 minutes early and get close to the campfire. That’s where most items spawn. Don’t stand in the exact center (too crowded), but stay within sprinting distance.
Prep Your Base – If you have time, set up collection zones and organize your storage. Some items require immediate placement, so having designated spots helps.
Stay Mobile – Don’t camp one spot. Move in a circle around the campfire area. Items spawn in different locations and you need to cover ground.
Watch Chat Religiously – Developer announcements are easy to miss during the chaos. They’ll tell you when/where special items spawn or if they’re running mini-events for extra rewards.
Ignore Regular Gameplay – Don’t worry about hunger, don’t try to progress nights, don’t fight enemies (unless they’re special event spawns). Just collect, collect, collect.
Screenshot Everything – Take pictures of rare items and moments. Some items are so limited you’ll want proof you got them, plus it helps with documentation for future events.
Coordinate With Your Party – If playing in a group, assign roles. Have scouts calling out spawn locations while others collect. This is way more efficient than everyone doing their own thing.
Organize Your Loot – Sort through everything you grabbed. Some items you’ll use immediately, others you’re saving for specific situations.
Grind Smart – The 2x gem bonus lasts all week. Focus on activities that give the most gems naturally so the doubling has maximum impact. Chest runs and enemy farming become twice as valuable.
Test New Content – If new classes dropped, try them out. Figure out which ones fit your playstyle before everyone else has mastered them.
Help Others – Share info with the community. Document what you learned so other players (and future you) can benefit.
Real talk, I see people make these mistakes every single event:
Logging In Late – The first 30 minutes are CRITICAL. That’s when the best items spawn and crowds are smallest. Logging in right at the official start time means you’ve already missed half the party.
Not Reading Chat – Developers announce hidden spawns, special challenges, and bonus opportunities in global chat. If you’re not reading it, you’re missing free stuff.
Playing Conservatively – This is NOT the time for your normal careful survival tactics. The event is chaos. Embrace it. Run around like a maniac collecting everything.
Focusing on Regular Progression – Trying to advance through nights or complete normal objectives during the kickoff hour is wasting the event. You literally cannot progress normally anyway. Just collect rewards.
Having Full Inventory – Can’t stress this enough. Clear space beforehand or you’ll watch exclusive items disappear because you had no room.
Not Joining a Party – Solo players get fewer spawns and miss coordinated opportunities. Even if you’re playing with random people, being in a 10-player party is better than going alone.
Giving Up Too Quick – Sometimes servers crash or lag during events (too many players). Don’t quit. Rejoin immediately. Most events last long enough that even with disconnects, you can still get rewards.
The experience varies slightly depending on how you’re playing:
You’ve got advantages. Use them.
Multiple Monitors – Keep the game on one screen, Discord/guides on another. You can monitor announcements while playing without missing spawns.
Better Performance – PC handles crowded servers better than mobile. You’ll have smoother framerates during the chaos, making collection easier.
Easier Inventory Management – Keyboard shortcuts speed up organization. You can sort and equip items faster than touch controls.
Screenshot Capabilities – Way easier to document rare items and share with friends.
You’re not at a disadvantage, just different:
Charge Your Device – Events drain battery fast with all the players and effects. Plug in or make sure you’re at full charge.
Free Up Storage – Crowded servers use more memory. Clear some space on your device for better performance.
Use Pinch-to-Zoom – The small screen makes it harder to see all spawns. Zoom in and out strategically to spot items other players miss.
Expect Lag – Mobile devices struggle more with 100+ players on one server. It’s not you, it’s everyone. Just push through it.
More Stable Performance – Consoles often handle crowded events better than mobile, sometimes even better than low-end PCs.
Voice Chat – If playing with friends, use party chat for better coordination. Text chat is clunky on console.
Controller Efficiency – Once you master the controls, collecting items can actually be faster than PC mouse clicking.
Understanding previous events helps predict future ones. Here’s what we’ve seen:
This was the first one. Historic moment.
This set the standard. Players realized these events were MASSIVE and word spread fast.
“Something is Coming…” was the teaser.
This one was cool because it permanently added content. The biome stayed after the event ended.
Space-themed chaos.
The floating chair glitch became a meme in the community.
Game-changer literally.
This fundamentally changed gameplay. Having a bear companion for defense makes surviving way easier.
Spooky season.
This just ended, so info is still fresh. The Halloween content was surprisingly good – not just reskins but actual new mechanics.
Missing an event feels bad. Here’s how to never miss one again:
Discord Server – Join the official 99 Nights in the Forest Discord (discord.com/invite/99nightsforest). Over 82,000 members, instant announcements. This is THE source.
Roblox Game Page – Check the game’s description and update section. Developers post schedules here.
In-Game Notifications – If you’re already playing, watch for pop-up announcements about upcoming events.
99 Nights Wiki – Community-maintained wiki gets updated quickly with event info, though sometimes details are wrong. Cross-reference with official sources.
Content Creators – Popular YouTubers and TikTokers covering the game usually announce events. Follow a few and turn on notifications.
Reddit/Twitter – The community is active on social media. Searching #99NightsInTheForest usually shows current event discussions.
Calendar Alerts – Events typically happen on weekends (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). Set recurring reminders for Saturday mornings/afternoons so you don’t forget.
Friend Networks – Coordinate with gaming friends. Create a group chat specifically for event alerts. Someone will always remember.
Bookmark This Page – Seriously. I update schedules when new events are announced. Come back regularly to check.
When is the next Admin Abuse in 99 Nights in the Forest?
Admin Abuse events (Update Parties) happen every 1-2 weeks, typically on weekends. The current event runs October 18-25, 2025. Follow the official Discord server for the next event announcement, which usually comes 3-5 days before launch. Based on patterns, expect the next one around early November.
How long do Update Parties last?
The kickoff party lasts 30 minutes to 1 hour. The associated bonuses (like 2x gems) continue for 5-7 days, usually a full week. So you get one hour of intense chaos plus a week of enhanced rewards.
Can I get banned for participating in Admin Abuse?
No! These are official developer-run events. The name “Admin Abuse” is just community slang. You’re SUPPOSED to participate. It’s not an exploit or glitch – it’s an intentional game feature.
What if I miss the initial kickoff party?
You’ll miss the exclusive item spawns and developer interaction, but the week-long bonuses (2x gems) remain active. New content added in the update also stays available. So you can still benefit, just not as much as logging in for the full event.
Do I need Robux to participate?
Nope. Update Parties are completely free. You don’t need premium membership, you don’t need to buy anything. Just log in and play. All rewards are earned through participation, not purchases.
Can the Admin Axe be kept permanently?
The Admin Axe stays in your inventory for that specific run/life. If you die and respawn, or start a new Day 1 attempt, you lose it. It doesn’t carry over between playthroughs. That’s part of what makes it special – you’ve got to make the most of it while you have it.
Are there different rewards for different platforms?
No. PC, mobile, and console players get the same event rewards. The experience might vary slightly (performance, controls), but the actual items and bonuses are identical across all platforms.
How many Update Parties happen per year?
Based on 2025 data, there are roughly 20-25 Update Parties annually. That’s about every 1-2 weeks on average, though sometimes there are back-to-back events and other times there’s a 3-week gap. Major updates always have one.
Can I play solo during Admin Abuse or do I need a team?
You can absolutely play solo. Parties give some advantages (better coverage of spawn areas, coordinated looting), but solo players still get all the same rewards. Form a party if you want optimization, but it’s not required.
Will past event items ever return?
Some do, some don’t. Certain exclusive items from past events have reappeared in later updates. Others remain permanently exclusive to specific events. The Admin Axe seems to return for most Update Parties, while some cosmetics were one-time only.
If you’ve been through a few events already, here’s next-level tactics:
Market Timing – If trading becomes available in future updates, know that event-exclusive items become valuable afterward. Collecting extras during events for later trading can pay off.
Blueprint Optimization – Focus on blueprints that complement newly released classes. When a new class drops, certain buildings and items become way more valuable.
Resource Conversion – During 2x weekends, convert excess resources into the most efficient items for your progression goals. Don’t just hoard gems – spend them strategically on classes that enable better farming.
Role Specialization – If playing with a dedicated team, assign specific roles. One person scouts for spawns, others focus on collection, someone monitors chat for announcements. Efficiency matters when competing with 100+ other players.
Base Defense Prep – Some Update Parties spawn special aggressive enemies. Having pre-built defenses lets you focus on collecting rewards instead of fighting for survival.
Class Testing – New classes are often slightly overtuned or undertuned at launch. Test them immediately during events to find broken strategies before balance patches arrive.
Honestly? It’s not even just the free loot.
The best part is the community. When an Update Party happens, everyone’s excited. The Discord is buzzing, TikTok is full of clips, and in-game everyone’s running around like maniacs together. Even though you’re technically competing for items, there’s this shared chaotic energy that’s just fun.
Plus, the developers showing up and actually playing with the community is genuinely cool. Most games, devs are faceless. In 99 Nights during Update Parties, you can literally chat with them in real-time. Ask questions, give feedback, joke around. That kind of accessibility is rare and it makes the events feel special beyond just the rewards.
99 Nights in the Forest Admin Abuse events are the single best time to play this game. Free gems, exclusive weapons, 2x rewards, new content, and pure chaos all wrapped into one weekend.
The current event (October 18-25, 2025) is happening right now or just ended. If you missed it, don’t stress – another one’s coming in 1-2 weeks. Follow the Discord, set calendar reminders, and prepare beforehand.
When the next Update Party drops, log in early, stay mobile around the campfire, watch chat for announcements, and just embrace the madness. You’ll walk away with enough gems and items to dominate your next 99-night run.
The forest is waiting. Your loot is spawning. Time to collect.
