Corrupted Zen Grow a Garden Update Guide, All Things That is Coming!

The upcoming Corrupted Update for Grow a Garden! is shaping up to be one of the biggest updates the game has seen so far. Thanks to several leaks and developer statements, we now have a clearer look at what’s coming—including new seeds, mutated pets, trading features, and adjustments to highly controversial drop rates like the infamous Kitsune.

Here’s a full breakdown of everything we’ve learned so far, including what’s been leaked and what has been confirmed. Also check out our Grow a Garden Codes and Grow a Garden Tier List for more redeemable rewards.

Corrupted Update Overview All Things that is Coming

The Corrupted Update is expected to introduce:

• New seeds and plants
• Pet mutation shards (including a Corrupted version)
• A new radar for mutation tracking
• Potentially updated birds for mutation spreading
• Corrupted chests containing multiple pets and flowers
• Trading system rollout
• Cosmetic pets like new Kitsune variants
• Revamped drop chances for rare pets

Let’s break these down one by one.

1. Kitsune Drop Rate Drama — Addressed by the Dev

One of the biggest community complaints has been the 0.008% hatch rate of the Kitsune pet. That’s an incredibly low chance, making it almost impossible for most players to get. However, in a recent Discord announcement, Jandel (developer) admitted that this drop rate was a mistake:

“We won’t do this again. No excuses. My bad for this. I wasn’t respecting the community.”

That’s a strong statement—though it’s still unclear if the current Kitsune will be adjusted or if this promise only applies to future pets. Still, it shows the devs are listening.

2. Trading System Is Coming Soon

A game-changing feature that’s confirmed to arrive next week is the trading system. This will allow players to finally trade items such as:

• Pets
• Seeds
• Gear
• Possibly even Shekels

This update is expected to reduce scams and bring real value assessment to rare items like T-Rex or limited blossoms. With trading in place, even alt accounts can now funnel items to your main, which will completely change how people grind and collect.

3. Corrupted Chests & Pet Mutations

New leaks suggest that the update will include a Corrupt Chest containing:

• A dark shadow Kitsune 
• A cute Neko cat
• A white pet (unconfirmed identity)
• A new flower
• A bamboo plant

Alongside that, we’ll see Corrupt Pet Mutation Shards, similar to the Tranquil ones from earlier events. These will likely be used to evolve or mutate pets into corrupted forms.

4. New Items, Seeds & Plants

Here are some of the new items expected:

• Elder Strawberry Seed – No word on rarity yet, but could be an upgraded plant.
• Sakura Bush Seed – Slight disappointment for players expecting a tree, but still a nice aesthetic addition.
• Corrupted Radar – Possibly replacing the current Tranquil Radar, as new corrupted mutations roll in.

Birds that currently spread Tranquil mutations may be removed or reworked in this update. There’s even talk of an entirely new mutation-spreading bird being added to match the corrupted theme.

5. Celebrity Guest + Mystery Item Drop

One hour before the Corrupted Update goes live, a Celebrity Guest Event will take place. The Guest is Travis Kelce, players are advised to be online at least 1 hour before launch for an exclusive item drop. The item is still unknown, but leaks suggest it may be something big.

This update could mark a new chapter in Grow a Garden!, with major system overhauls, better balance, and features that players have been requesting for months. Whether you’re farming peacefully or hunting rare pets, there’s something for everyone.

Keep an eye on the official and fan Discord servers to catch real-time updates and leaks as the patch drops. And once trading goes live, be sure to reevaluate the value of your entire inventory—because everything’s about to change. Stay ready, stay online early, and don’t miss your chance to grab these limited rewards.