Grab some fishing rods, it’s time to catch food for your team
The Fishing Update for 99 Nights in The Forest, a Roblox survival horror game by Grandma’s Favourite Games, released on August 15, 2025, introduced significant new content to enhance the survival experience. This article compiles the new classes, items, NPCs, and other changes brought by the update, based on the latest available web information as of August 16, 2025. The update centers around a new fishing mechanic but also adds new gameplay elements to support team survival and progression.
New Classes
The Fishing Update introduced two new classes, each offering unique playstyles to complement the fishing system and combat dynamics.
| Class | Cost | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Fisherman | 50 Diamonds | Focuses on fishing efficiency with faster rod leveling, rare fish spawn boosts, and easier mini-games. Starts with a Fishing Rod. |
| Pyromaniac | 600 Diamonds | Fire-based combat class with a flamethrower, auto-cook ability, and fire resistance. Ideal for combat support and resource processing |
New Items
The update added several items tied to the fishing mechanic and a new combat option, expanding resource gathering and survival strategies.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Fishing Rod | Upgradable tool (Old, Good, Strong tiers) for catching fish in water bodies. |
| Types of Fish | Nine unique fish species (e.g., Mackerel, Shark, Rainbow Fish) for food, trading, and XP. |
| Trident | High-DPS melee weapon, comparable to Morning Star, for combat near fishing areas. |
New Badges
| Badge | Description |
|---|---|
| “Baiting” Badge | Upgrade your Fishing Rod to max lvl. |
| “Fishing” Badge | Catch 100 Fish. |
| Trophy Fishing” Badge | Complete the Fish Index Board in the Fishing Hut. |
| “Deep Sea Fishing” Badge | Catch 30 Sharks. |
New Features and Changes
The update brought additional gameplay mechanics and structures to support the fishing system and enhance cooperative survival.
| Feature/Change | Description |
|---|---|
| Fishing System | New mechanic allowing players to catch fish via a mini-game for food and XP. |
| Fishing Hut | Randomly spawning hub near water with rods, an Upgrade Bench, and Fish Index Board. |
| Weekly Quests | Four fishing-related challenges (e.g., catch 100 fish, catch all 9 species) rewarding Diamonds and cosmetics. |
| Lake Area | New biome area serving as a fishing and quest hub. |
Conclusion
The Fishing Update (August 15, 2025) for 99 Nights in The Forest significantly enriches gameplay with the Fisherman and Pyromaniac classes, new items like the Fishing Rod, Types of Fish, and Trident, and features like the Fishing Hut and weekly quests. While no new NPCs are explicitly confirmed, the Fishing Hut’s role as a quest hub suggests potential NPC interactions. These additions create new survival strategies, emphasizing food security and team coordination. Check the official Discord or Roblox page for ongoing updates and community insights.