99 Nights in the Forest: A Complete Guide to the New Volcanic Biome Update

A fiery new challenge has arrived in the world of 99 Nights in the Forest! The massive new Volcanic Biome Update (Part 1) has just gone live, introducing a dangerous, lava-filled region for intrepid survivors to discover, deadly new scorpion enemies to fight, a unique volcano sacrifice mechanic, and a fresh set of challenging event badges to earn.

This is only the first part of a larger update, with Part 2 promised for next week, but there is already a ton of new content to explore. This guide is your essential companion for everything new. We’ll break down how to find the elusive new biome, what dangers to expect when you get there, how the new sacrifice system works, and provide a full list of the new achievements to chase.

The Volcanic Biome: A World of Fire and Danger

The centerpiece of this update is the brand-new Volcanic Biome, a perilous, lava-scorched landscape that will test the skills of even the most seasoned survivors.

How to Find the Volcanic Biome

Before you can explore this new region, you must first find it, and this is the update’s first major challenge. The Volcanic Biome is not located near the starting areas. According to early player explorations, it is situated very far out on the map. This means you will need to dedicate significant time and resources to expanding your map and leveling up your central fire many times before you even have a chance of discovering it.

This design encourages a long-term expeditionary goal. Don’t be discouraged if you don’t find it right away. Focus on gathering resources, pushing the boundaries of your explored territory, and preparing yourself for a long journey. The journey to the volcano is an adventure in itself.

Surviving the Hazards: Lava and Scorpions

Once you arrive, you’ll face a host of new dangers.

• The Perils of Lava: The biome is crisscrossed with rivers and pools of molten lava. As shown in the update’s introductory cutscene, touching this lava will immediately inflict a dangerous fire damage status effect that will quickly drain your health.
• The Snowball Trick: Fortunately, there is a clever way to counteract the fire damage. The cutscene also revealed that being hit with a snowball will instantly extinguish the flames. This introduces a fascinating new strategic layer. If you’re playing with friends, one can act as a support, ready to put out a burning teammate. If you’re playing solo, it’s highly advisable to venture into a snow biome and stock up on snowballs before you attempt to explore the volcano.
• New Enemies – Scorpions: The fiery landscape is home to a new and aggressive enemy type: Scorpions. These creatures will be a constant threat as you explore the biome. Be sure to bring your best weapons and armor, as one of the new event badges is tied to hunting these deadly new foes.

The Volcano Sacrifice: A New Offering Mechanic

One of the most intriguing new features is the ability to make sacrifices to the central volcano. This new mechanic is a core part of the event and is tied directly to one of the new badges.

How to Make a Sacrifice

The process is straightforward: players can make an offering by simply dropping items directly into the lava of the main volcano. The transcript also confirms a more chaotic method: luring or pushing NPCs (likely hostile ones like wolves or the new scorpions) into the lava also counts as a sacrifice.

The Purpose of Sacrificing

The primary reason to make sacrifices is to complete one of the new event badges, which requires you to make a total of 150 sacrifices. To complete this efficiently, it’s recommended that you focus on sacrificing common, easily renewable resources like wood, stone, or other basic materials, rather than your valuable gear.

Beyond the achievement, it is highly likely that this mechanic has other hidden benefits. Sacrificing specific items or rare creatures might yield unique rewards, such as the new “Gemma of the forest fragment” collectible that was discovered. It’s also possible that making offerings could temporarily pacify the volcano, reduce the number of enemy spawns, or even contribute to a hidden server-wide goal. Players are encouraged to experiment to uncover all the secrets of this new system.

The New Event Badges (Achievement Guide)

This update introduces four new event badges for players to earn. Here is a breakdown of each one and a strategy for completing it.

• Complete a Mystery Action in the Volcanic Biome This is an exciting new secret for the community to solve. To earn this badge, you must perform a specific, hidden action within the new biome. This could be anything from finding a secret cave behind a lavafall, interacting with a unique object, or performing a certain sequence of actions. Keep your eyes peeled and explore every corner of the new zone to be the first to uncover its secrets!
• Kill Scorpions This is a straightforward combat badge. You will need to hunt down and defeat a certain number of the new scorpion enemies. As mentioned, these creatures are dangerous, so gear up with your best armor, craft plenty of ammo, and be prepared for a tough fight.
• Craft 50 Ammo Boxes This crafting-focused badge suggests that combat is a major component of the new update. The high number of ammo boxes required implies that you will be using a lot of ammunition to deal with the new scorpions and other threats. To prepare, you should start stockpiling the resources needed to craft ammo boxes, such as wood, stone, and coal.
• Make 150 Sacrifices to the Volcano This is the biggest grind of the event. As detailed above, you can complete this by dropping items or NPCs into the volcano’s lava. The most efficient way to do this without wasting valuable resources is to create a chest near the volcano and fill it with stacks of common materials like logs, which you can then easily drop in.

What’s Next? Looking Ahead to Part 2

This feature-packed update is only Part 1. The developers have already confirmed that Part 2 is coming next week. While this first part focuses on establishing the new biome and its core mechanics, we can speculate that Part 2 will expand on it even further.

Since no new player classes were added in this update, it’s possible that Part 2 will introduce new skills or classes designed to thrive in this fiery environment. We may also see new crafting recipes that use the volcanic resources, new buildings, or perhaps even a final, epic boss fight that emerges from the volcano itself. For now, there is plenty to explore, so start expanding your map, stock up on snowballs, and get ready to face the heat!

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