After a long wait of nearly two months, 99 Nights in the Forest has finally received a major update called Force Wakes Up. This update introduces several new features, including biome selection, new structures scattered around the map, and the long-awaited Sawmill that can help players get more value from their wood resources. If you’re wondering what was added and how the new Sawmill works, here’s a complete guide covering everything currently known about the update.
New Biome Selection in the Lobby
One of the biggest quality-of-life additions is the ability to choose your biome before starting a run.
Players can now select between:
- Snow Biome
- Volcanic Biome
- Jungle Biome
You can also choose whether Hardcore Mode is enabled or disabled before entering the game. This gives players more control over how they want to experience each run and makes it easier to explore their favorite environments.
10 New Structures Added Across the Forest
The update also adds around 10 new structures hidden throughout the map.
Unlike existing locations such as:
- Coal Mine
- Fishing Pond
- Stronghold
- Cultist Areas
The new structures are usually found deeper into the forest. Many players report discovering them after progressing further through the map and upgrading their campfire multiple times.
Some of the new locations include:
- Abandoned buildings
- Large tower-like structures
- Loot-filled houses
- Underground areas
- The new Sawmill
Several of these locations contain valuable rewards, including:
- Golden Chests
- Ruby Chests
- Fuel Cans
- Medkits
- Weapons
- Cultist Gems
Exploring these new structures is highly recommended since they offer much better loot than many of the older locations.
How to Find the Sawmill
The Sawmill is one of the most important additions in this update.
To find it:
- Progress deeper into the forest.
- Fully reveal more of the map.
- Search around the upper sections of the forest.
- Look for an abandoned industrial-looking building.
Many players have found the Sawmill near other late-game structures, making it easier to locate once you’ve unlocked more areas of the map.
How the Sawmill Works
The Sawmill starts in a broken state.
After interacting with the machine, players need to activate its power source. The exact process is still somewhat unclear, but once powered, the machine can process wood logs.
When functioning correctly:
- Place a wood log into the machine.
- The Sawmill converts the log into wooden planks.
- One log can produce multiple planks.
This effectively increases the value of every tree you chop.
Why the Sawmill Is So Useful
The biggest benefit of the Sawmill is resource efficiency.
Since the planks can be used similarly to regular wood in certain situations, players can stretch their resources much further than before.
Benefits include:
- Faster campfire upgrades
- Better resource management
- Reduced wood farming time
- Easier late-game progression
Many players are already calling it one of the most valuable structures in the update because it can potentially double the usefulness of collected wood.
Tips for Exploring the New Structures
Before heading into the deeper parts of the forest, make sure you prepare properly. Some useful tips include:
- Upgrade your campfire regularly.
- Rescue missing children whenever possible.
- Bring healing items and food.
- Craft better weapons before exploring.
- Unlock the map early.
- Carry fuel for extended trips.
Most of the new structures appear farther away from the starting area, so preparation is important if you want to loot them safely.
The Force Wakes Up update brings several exciting additions to 99 Nights in the Forest. Players can now choose their preferred biome before a run, discover around 10 new structures hidden across the forest, and use the new Sawmill to get more value from their wood resources.
While some mechanics surrounding the Sawmill are still being figured out by the community, it already looks like one of the most useful features in the game. If you’re returning after the long update break, exploring the new structures and finding the Sawmill should be at the top of your priority list.