Big changes are coming to The Forge, and recent leaks give us a clearer picture of what players can expect next. From a brand-new Island 4 to a long-awaited recycle system, this update is shaping up to fix many of the problems players have been complaining about since Island 3.
If you are still grinding gear, ores, and upgrades, this guide will help you understand what is coming and how you should prepare right now. Also check out our Roblox The Forge Beginner Guide for those interested and the Race Tier List.
Recycle System Leak: How It Will Work
One of the most important features leaked is the recycle system. This system is designed to reduce frustration from RNG-based forging. With the recycle system:
- Weapons and armor you already crafted can be broken down
- You will receive around 50% of the materials used to craft them
- Recycled items return to raw materials like ores and special resources
This is a massive improvement because forging right now often wastes huge amounts of resources. If you get a bad roll or low-quality item, you are usually stuck with it. Recycling gives players a second chance instead of forcing endless grinding.
From early UI leaks, it looks like higher-quality gear may return more materials than low-quality items, though this is still not confirmed. Either way, this system alone will make crafting far more forgiving.
RNG Lock and Blueprint System Explained
Another major improvement coming alongside recycling is the RNG lock system combined with blueprints.
Here is how it works in simple terms:
- You can lock a weapon category by adding extra ores
- Locking guarantees a 100% chance to craft that weapon type
- Example: locking straight swords ensures you only get straight swords
For more specific or rare weapon variants, blueprints will be required. These blueprints are confirmed to drop from enemies, and possibly bosses. Rare blueprints will be harder to obtain, keeping progression balanced.
This system removes the worst part of forging RNG while still rewarding players who grind enemies and harder content.
Quality of Life Changes Coming Soon
Besides forging improvements, several quality-of-life features are being worked on:
- Low graphics mode for weaker devices
- Better balancing based on Island 3 feedback
- Bug fixes and performance improvements
There are also unconfirmed features hinted at, such as:
- Upgradeable ores
- Weapon and armor storage stations
- Critical hits while mining for faster resource gathering
These are not guaranteed, but they show the developers are focusing on long-term improvements.
Island 4 Theme and Environment Leaks
Island 4 has now been officially teased, and its theme has been revealed as Crimson Sakura Isles. Visually, it has a strong fantasy style with bright colors and a design that feels more polished than previous islands.
The developers have confirmed:
- The map and assets are mostly finished
- Release is delayed to focus on balance
- They do not want to repeat Island 3’s rushed launch
This means Island 4 is still far away, giving players plenty of time to finish Island 3 content without pressure.
New Enemies in Island 4
Enemy leaks show a clear progression system:
- Weaker enemies for early Island 4 grinding
- Stronger, more detailed enemies for late-game challenges
These enemies are expected to drop new materials, blueprints, and possibly future crafting components. Design-wise, they look more advanced and unique compared to earlier islands.
How to Prepare Right Now
While waiting for the update, you should:
- Keep grinding ores and materials
- Do not panic about missing content
- Upgrade your current gear confidently
- Save bad weapons and armor for future recycling
Island 4 is not coming soon, so there is no rush. You have enough time to fully complete Island 3 and prepare properly.
The Island 4 and recycle system leaks show that The Forge is moving in the right direction. Recycling, RNG locks, and blueprints directly address the biggest complaints from players. Combined with better balance and a carefully planned Island 4 release, this update could be one of the most important steps forward for the game. If the developers deliver these systems as promised, forging and progression will finally feel fair and rewarding.