Grow a Garden Might Not Be Getting Weekly Updates Anymore!

The days of Grow a Garden getting a big update every single week might soon be over. Developer Jandel has confirmed that the game’s update system is getting a complete overhaul, shifting away from constant weekly events to a more feature-driven approach.

This decision comes after a noticeable drop in player numbers and growing feedback from the community that recent updates feel repetitive.  Also check out our Kitchen Storm Update Guide, Codes and More!

Why Weekly Updates Are Being Rethought

For months, Grow a Garden has launched weekly Saturday updates, each accompanied by a special in-game event. While this kept players busy, it also pushed the devs to constantly try to “one-up” the previous week’s content.

According to Jandel, this cycle has made events harder to keep fresh, leading to updates that feel too similar — like the recent Cooking Update, which many players compared to past releases.

The team has now acknowledged that focusing purely on weekly events has caused them to neglect bug fixes, core features, and long-term gameplay depth.

The “Method Era” Update in Grow a Garden!

Jandel is calling this shift the “Method Era”, where updates will focus more on improving player farms, adding new mechanics, and giving long-term goals. Planned features include:

• Egg Incubator to speed up pet hatching
• Special Fertilizers to temporarily change plant colors
• Garden Encyclopedia tracking your biggest harvests and rarest finds
• Challenge Modes like “Grow the best fruit in 24 hours”
• Expanded Cooking with NPC interactions and unlockable shop rewards

The idea is to combine smaller regular updates with deeper gameplay improvements rather than just repeating big event formats.

Why the Change is Happening Now

Game stats show a sharp decline in active players — down roughly 400,000 in one week compared to the previous week. While the game still has strong numbers, this drop was enough to push the developers to rethink their update strategy before player interest slips further.

What This Means for Players

• Weekly updates may still appear in the short term, but the focus will shift toward quality and variety rather than constant one-off events.
• More bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements will be prioritized.
• New gameplay systems will aim to make the game less pay-to-win and more engaging for both casual and dedicated players.
• Events could still happen — just not at the same weekly pace.

Grow a Garden is entering a new phase that focuses less on rapid-fire updates and more on sustainable, feature-rich gameplay. While some fans may miss the excitement of constant weekly events, this change could keep the game fresh and enjoyable in the long run. If executed well, the Method Era might be exactly what the game needs to regain momentum and keep players invested for years to come.