The Corrupted Tools update came to 99 Nights in the Forest on January 31, 2026. This update adds new items powered by corruption for Hard Mode players only. It also changes how Hard Mode works to make the game more balanced and fair.
This update is named Corrupted Tools and Hard Mode Rebalancing. It focuses on Hard Mode, which is the harder version of the game where corruption makes everything tougher. Corruption now gives power to special tools that players can find in the forest.
Players activate Hard Mode at the Research Outpost basement before Day 3 by pulling the lever with their username. A cutscene starts on Day 3. The tools from this update are strong but can become dangerous if used for too long. This means they help you fight enemies better at first but might cause problems later because they build up corruption on the player.
Hard Mode corruption was adjusted in this update. The developers made these changes to match their first plan for Hard Mode. Now the difficulty feels right from the start to the end of 99 nights.
Before this update, some parts of Hard Mode were too easy or too hard. Corruption effects like stronger enemies and special events now work together better. Players who reach night 50 or 99 get rewards that match the extra challenge.
How to Find the Corrupted Chest
The Corrupted Chest appears after you turn on Hard Mode. It spawns somewhere in the forest near your campfire or paths as a random mid-air rusted chest wrapped in purple roots. Open the chest to get powerful gear covered in purple corruption. Clear nearby rifts by destroying corrupted trees and killing animals first to open it safely. One chest per run.
Look for it during nights when corruption is high. The chest looks different from normal ones with dark roots and glowing parts. Only Hard Mode players see it, so normal mode chests stay the same.
Here is a list of items from the Corrupted Chest. Each one is stronger than normal tools but has risks from corruption that builds over time and can cause debuffs like hunger drain.
Item Name
What It Does
Corrupted Axe
Cuts enemies up close with extra power from corruption.
Corrupted Thrown Axe
Throw it many times to hit enemies from far away.
Corrupted Revolver
Shoots bullets fast with strong damage per shot.
Corrupted Shotgun
Fires wide shots that hurt groups of enemies close by.
Corrupted Armour
Protects your body better against attacks in Hard Mode.
Use these items early in your run for best results. Switch to normal gear if corruption builds up too much.
Class Shop Improvements
The class shop in the lobby got a small change. Now you see some strong classes right on the lobby screen. You do not need to open the full shop to check them.
Classes help you survive better, like ones with fast speed or more health. Pick a class that works with corrupted gear for Hard Mode. This makes it easier to get ready before starting a game.
Hard Mode Leaderboard Reset
The Hard Mode leaderboard was reset with this update. This stops players from old unbalanced games keeping big leads. Everyone starts fresh to compete fairly.
Check the leaderboard after your runs to see your rank. Reach night 99 in Hard Mode for top spots and extra diamonds. Share your scores with friends to climb higher.
This update makes 99 Nights in the Forest more exciting for Hard Mode fans.
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