The tables have turned in Roblox’s most terrifying survival horror game! The Deer—your relentless nightmare stalker—now needs YOUR help to survive. The November 15, 2025 update flips the script with “The Deer is Hurt,” introducing a narrative-driven quest that transforms the forest’s apex predator into a vulnerable ally. Here’s your complete survival guide.
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99 Nights in the Forest: Injured Deer Update Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Update Name | The Deer is Hurt |
| Release Date | November 15, 2025 |
| Event Duration | Nov 15 – Nov 22, 2025 |
| Deer Location | East of campfire, in clearing |
| Required Items | 2 Medkits, 2 Bandages, 15-20 Meat |
| Key Item | Purple Fur Tuft |
| Reward | Deer becomes base guardian |
What Happened to the Deer?
An opening cutscene reveals the Deer being attacked by an unknown winged creature, leaving it with a broken antler and severe right leg injury. The normally terrifying creature now lies near-dead beside your campfire, creating an unsettling role reversal that defines this entire update.
This narrative twist raises chilling questions: What could possibly hurt the forest’s most powerful predator? And if the Deer needs protection, what chance do YOU have against this new threat?
Step-by-Step: How to Save the Deer
Phase 1: Locate the Injured Deer Travel east from your campfire to find the Deer collapsed in a small clearing. The quest triggers automatically after the initial cutscene, so you can’t miss it. Best timing? Daylight hours reduce the risk of ambushes from hostile creatures.
Phase 2: Heal the Injuries Apply a Medkit to fix the leg injury and a bandage to repair the broken antler. You’ll need exactly two healing items total. Once applied, the Deer enters a gradual recovery phase where it regains strength.
Phase 3: Feed the Deer The Deer must eat to regain strength, accepting various food items. Plan for approximately 15-20 pieces of meat to complete the feeding stage quickly. Any cooked meat works—rabbit, deer meat from previous hunts, or gathered provisions.
Phase 4: Defend During Recovery The Deer will periodically face attacks from Wolves, Alpha Wolves, and other hostile creatures during recovery. Stay vigilant! If the Deer dies during this phase, you must restart the entire rescue. Position yourself strategically and keep weapons ready.
Phase 5: The Purple Fur Tuft Once fully healed, give the Deer the Purple Fur Tuft—a key item that allows it to track the winged creature. The Deer will then lead you to a hidden cave where a final cutscene plays showing the Deer fighting its attacker. Enter the cave afterward to claim your reward chest!
Essential Preparation Tips
Gather Resources First: Before attempting this quest, stockpile supplies during daylight hours. Carrying at least two medkits, several bandages, and a full stack of meat ensures you can complete the questline without returning to camp. Nothing’s worse than running out mid-rescue while wolves circle.
Timing is Everything: Recovering the Deer during daytime reduces risks from the Owl, Ram, and other hostile creatures. Night expeditions dramatically increase danger levels. If you must venture out after dark, bring upgraded light sources and travel with teammates.
Upgrade Your Base: Upgrading your base early greatly improves survival speed because longer daytime windows allow safer food and healing item gathering. Completing the Kid’s Quest increases daytime length, making movement safer. Check our 99 Nights in the Forest base building guide for optimization strategies.
What You Get for Saving the Deer
After completing the quest, the Deer will guard your campfire from cultists and other wild animals. This permanent ally transforms your survival strategy, providing protection during vulnerable nighttime hours when threats multiply.
The reward chest in the cave contains exclusive cosmetics and potentially rare equipment—exact rewards vary by server instance. Some players report receiving special badges, while others unlock unique campfire upgrades that weren’t previously available.
For more survival strategies in Roblox horror games, explore our comprehensive Roblox survival game tactics.
Community Theories: Who Hurt the Deer?
The mysterious winged attacker has sparked intense speculation. Popular theories suggest:
- A corrupted cultist who gained supernatural powers
- A transformed missing child from the game’s deeper lore
- A new apex predator being introduced gradually
- Setup for future storyline expansions through 2026
Whatever attacked the Deer is powerful enough to wound what players previously considered invincible. That fact alone makes this update’s implications terrifying.
Active Codes for the Update
Redeem these codes in the Gems menu for helpful resources:
- afterparty – Free Gems and Diamonds
New codes typically drop on the official 99 Nights in the Forest Discord. Monitor social channels during the event week for additional freebies!
FAQs
Q: Can I complete the Injured Deer quest solo, or do I need teammates?
A: The quest is completable solo, but playing with 2-3 friends significantly increases success rates, especially during the defense phase. Wolves and Alpha Wolves attack periodically while the Deer recovers, and having teammates to handle multiple threats simultaneously makes the process much smoother. Solo players should focus on melee weapons with wide attack ranges and position themselves between the Deer and likely enemy spawn points.
Q: What happens if I run out of meat while feeding the Deer?
A: You can leave the area to hunt and gather more food without failing the quest, but be quick! The Deer remains vulnerable to attacks while you’re away, and if hostile creatures kill it during your absence, you’ll need to restart from the healing phase. Always bring excess supplies—20+ pieces of meat is safer than the 15-piece minimum. Alternatively, various food items work beyond just meat, so gather berries and other edibles as backup options during your preparation phase.
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