99 Nights in the Forest Update Guide – Taming Update

Staying updated with 99 Nights in the Forest can be challenging due to frequent weekly patches. Explore the latest additions below, from creature companions to tools for survival.

Active Game Enhancements

Version 1.8 rolled out October 4, 2025: Introducing animal companionship mechanics. Players now wield flutes to bond with wildlife, gaining allies against nocturnal threats.

Tools
- Animal-calling flutes (basic, improved, powerful)
Companions
- Rabbit companion
- Gray wolf companion
- Alpha wolf ally
- Grizzly partner
- Snow bear companion
- Ancient mammoth ally
- Modified entity variations
Areas
- Crafting cabin (contains flute bench & fishing gear)
- Musician’s tent
Classes
Achievements
- “Beast Friend” medal
- “Master Trainer” medal

Obtaining the Animal Flute

Basic flutes appear at the musician’s tent or through pelt merchant trades. Selecting the Beastmaster class grants automatic access to entry-level flutes. Higher-tier variants require upgrades.

Flute Mechanics

Hold the flute over compatible creatures to initiate bonding. Each species has distinct difficulty levels represented by progress bars. Successful taming demands multiple attempts and species-specific food offerings. Powerful animals necessitate upgraded instruments.

Enhancing Your Flute

Locate the crafting cabin marked by an upward hammer icon. Progression follows three tiers: basic → improved → powerful variants, each expanding taming capabilities.

Deer Taming Availability

Deer remain untamable. Approved companions include rabbits, wolves, bears, mammoths, scorpions, and arctic foxes. Hostile entities like owls and rams cannot be bonded with.