The latest Blood Moon update for Grow a Garden has been one of the most anticipated content drops in the game’s history. From the mysterious Blood Moon shop to new pets, seeds, and game mechanics, players have been counting the hours waiting for the release. But if you’ve logged into the game expecting to explore the new features and found nothing’s changed, you’re probably asking: “Why can’t I play the Blood Moon update yet?”
1. The Blood Moon Update Has a Fixed Launch Schedule
First things first: the update is not live yet. The developer has confirmed that the official release time is Saturday, May 17 at 9:00 PM (Asia time). Until that time, the new Blood Moon content—like the shop and additional features—will not be accessible in the game for regular players.
2. Why Creators Have Access Before You
You might have seen YouTubers or streamers showing off the update, but that doesn’t mean it’s out. Content creators are often given early access or test server privileges to showcase updates before the public release. This allows the developers to promote the update and generate hype, but it doesn’t mean the content is already available for everyone. So if you’re wondering why you can’t do what they’re doing—don’t worry, it’s not just you. The content you’re seeing is from a different environment than the main server you play on.
3. Servers Need to Activate the Update
Even if you’ve updated your game or restarted the app, the Blood Moon features won’t load until the developers flip the switch on the live servers. This is common for major updates to avoid issues like bugs, crashes, or content syncing problems. Until the scheduled time, everything you see in the game will remain as it was before. The new shop, pets, and special seeds will only appear once the update is live server-side.
4. What You Can Do While You Wait
While you wait for the launch, use this time to get your garden and inventory in order. Here are a few useful tips:
- Save up your “gold” (in-game currency) to spend when the Blood Moon shop opens.
- Clear your storage to make room for new items, seeds, and potential event rewards.
- Prepare your favorite setup or loadout for quick farming after the update.
- Restart your game shortly after 9:00 PM (Asia time) to ensure you’re running the latest data.
5. Double-Check the Time Zone
- Asia (UTC+8) Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 PM
- Indonesia (WIB) Saturday, May 17 – 8:00 PM
- Philippines / Malaysia Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 PM
- Thailand / Vietnam (UTC+7) Saturday, May 17 – 8:00 PM
- India (IST) Saturday, May 17 – 6:30 PM
- Pakistan (PKT) Saturday, May 17 – 6:00 PM
- Saudi Arabia (AST) Saturday, May 17 – 4:00 PM
- South Africa (SAST) Saturday, May 17 – 3:00 PM
- United Kingdom (BST) Saturday, May 17 – 2:00 PM
- Germany / France (CEST) Saturday, May 17 – 3:00 PM
- Brazil (BRT) Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 AM
- Argentina (ART) Saturday, May 17 – 10:00 AM
- New York (EDT) Saturday, May 17 – 9:00 AM
- Chicago (CDT) Saturday, May 17 – 8:00 AM
- Denver (MDT) Saturday, May 17 – 7:00 AM
- Los Angeles (PDT) Saturday, May 17 – 6:00 AM
- Australia (AEST) Saturday, May 17 – 11:00 PM
- New Zealand (NZST) Sunday, May 18 – 1:00 AM
It’s totally understandable to feel frustrated when you see others playing with new content you can’t access yet. But don’t worry—the Blood Moon update for Grow a Garden is coming, and it’s just a matter of waiting a few more hours.
Once the clock hits 9:00 PM Asia time on May 17, the new content will be available for all players, and you’ll be able to explore everything this exciting update has to offer. Until then, stay patient, get your resources ready, and keep an eye out for official announcements in case the update gets delayed or modified. The Blood Moon is almost here—just a little longer to go.