The Forsaken lobby finally feels alive again, because the Christmas update is stacked with new content, visual upgrades, balance changes, and some of the wildest skins the game has ever added. From the moment you load in, you can tell this isn’t just another holiday decoration patch. The whole game feels different.
Right now, every player gets access to a 2x XP event, which makes this the best time to grind levels, unlock rewards, and test new builds without feeling like progress is slow. If you have been waiting for a reason to come back, this is it.
Forsaken Christmas Update
Lobby Decorations and Hidden Interaction
The lobby has been completely dressed up with snow, lights, and winter decorations. It honestly feels like a different map. Right in the center, there is a Christmas tree that is not just for show.
When you interact with it, you receive a mysterious note wrapped in a fancy ribbon. The message hints at temporary friendship, hidden gifts, and secret rewards. It feels like the developers are teasing future content through this small interaction, which makes it surprisingly exciting.
New Bosses and Gameplay Changes
Several bosses received updates, including the Planet Boss, which now behaves differently and feels more dangerous than before. There are also tons of balance changes across abilities and passives, making certain characters feel smoother and more useful in actual matches.
Abilities were reworked, cooldowns adjusted, and skill descriptions cleaned up so everything finally makes sense without needing outside guides.
New Skins and Characters
This update is packed with skins. Not basic recolors, but full model changes that make characters look and feel new.
Some of the highlights include:
- Arctic Elf
- Trapper winter variants
- Nutcracker
- Falling King
- Cool Kid Cookie
- Noob Elliot
- Conductor, Builder, and Narrator themed skins
- John Doe winter skins
- Familiar ruin skins
- Legacy seasonal skins returning
Each one has unique animations, details, and personality. Some of them honestly look like premium battle pass skins from other games.
DJ Veronica and New Emotes
One of the standout additions is DJ Veronica. This skin is loud, flashy, and full of personality. Custom animations and special emotes make this one feel like a main character rather than just another outfit.
New emotes were also added, and some of them are completely custom with unique dance moves and expressions. They make post-round moments feel way more fun and expressive.
The Time-Stopping Survivor
A brand-new survivor has been added, and this one changes gameplay completely. This character can literally stop time for a short duration, freezing other players in place. Seeing this in action is insane, especially in close matches. It opens the door to new strategies and clutch plays that were not possible before.
This update is not just about looking festive. It changes how the game feels. Faster leveling, smoother abilities, stronger bosses, and creative skins all come together to make Forsaken feel fresh again. It finally feels like a live game that is evolving instead of standing still.
If you were even slightly thinking about returning, this is the best moment to do it.