The current Search For The Needle universe build is 2026-09-23T17:17:25.0998622Z, with about 66,115,826 visits, 22,530 playing, and 167,083 favorites on the Roblox Games API snapshot. The freshest dated changelog row is 2026-09-22T16:24 UTC for the CLANS follow-up build, which ships the full CLANS mechanics loop (create at 500 Gems, daily Clan quests, 10 Clan Tokens = 1 Clan Chest per member at week's end, six-drop chest table totalling 100%). A Chapter 3 release window is on the calendar for 2026-09-26 17:30 UTC. Ten dated builds are now confirmed by the Games API or third-party changelogs: 2026-09-23 current universe build, 2026-09-22 CLANS mechanics follow-up, 2026-09-21 prior universe build, 2026-09-20 CLANS / Update 3, 2026-09-17 prior universe build, 2026-09-15 gamepasses expansion, 2026-09-13 maintenance, 2026-09-12 Pets + Index event, 2026-09-06 API update, 2026-09-05 Chapter 2 launch, 2026-09-03 Alien visuals + Alien Coins, and 2026-08-23 universe launch.
Changelog — every dated build, reverse chronological
| Date | One-line summary | Related on-site page |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-23 | Current universe build (Games API `updated` 2026-09-23T17:17:25.0998622Z; 66,115,826 visits / 22,530 playing / 167,083 favorites); no published content patch notes. | — |
| 2026-09-22 | CLANS mechanics follow-up build (aggregator records 2026-09-22T16:24 UTC) — publishes the full CLANS in-game loop (create at 500 Gems + name + tag, daily Clan quests, 10 Clan Tokens = 1 Clan Chest per member at week's end, six-drop chest table totalling 100%); first-party Garage Games confirmation still pending. | /updates#clans-mechanics |
| 2026-09-21 | Prior universe build (Games API `updated` 2026-09-21T15:18:25Z; ~62.9M visits / 27.9K playing / 161K favorites); no published content patch notes. | — |
| 2026-09-20 | CLANS / Update 3 — aggregator changelog lists the build at 2026-09-20T15:52 UTC with the '[CLANS ⚔️]' rename. Aggregator codes panel shifted: CLANS verified at 200 Gems with a recorded in-game redemption, WEATHER reported (shifted down) at 120 Gems, PETS moved off the active codes list, and ALIEN is currently flagged Reported/expired with a disputed 200 Gems + 200 Alien Coins bundle vs an Alien Chests reward label. No first-party Garage Games statement confirms which of those strings are still redeemable. | /codes |
| 2026-09-17 | Prior universe build (Games API `updated` 2026-09-17T16:53:53.8051955Z); no published patch notes. | — |
| 2026-09-15 | Gamepasses expansion: added Fast Rolls (179 R$), 2x Class Luck (199 R$), Cow Pet (499 R$) — catalogue moved from 8 to 9 passes. | /gamepasses |
| 2026-09-13 | Maintenance build — Games API `updated` tick on the 2026-09-13T19:41:24 timestamp; no published content patch. | /updates |
| 2026-09-12 | Pets + Index event — Dog Pet (1,000 Gems), Pet Cosmetics hourly restock, Index collection log introduced (completion rewards not yet published). | /pets |
| 2026-09-06 | API update — Roblox Games API description field refresh; no documented gameplay changes. | — |
| 2026-09-26 (calendar) | Chapter 3 release window — 2026-09-26 17:30 UTC (event id 8683070328009785940); treat as the launch window until first-party confirmation locks the exact minute in. | /chapter-2-basement |
| 2026-09-05 | Chapter 2 launch — Place 83445806734780 added; Basement Key + 3 Levers + 3 Puzzles + UFO escape; +25 Gems reward. | /chapter-2-basement |
| 2026-09-03 | Alien visuals + Alien Coins — Alien theme applied to the Chapter 2 finale and Alien Coins introduced as a new currency earnable on Farmhouse / Barn / Silo rounds. | /updates#alien-event |
| 2026-08-23 | Universe launch — Universe 10756011174 created by Garage Games, Place ID 77108422251420 published to the Roblox catalog. | /how-to-play |
CLANS mechanics block (2026-09-22T16:24 UTC follow-up build)
The 2026-09-22T16:24 UTC follow-up build publishes the full CLANS in-game loop. Create a clan for 500 Gems plus a clan name and a clan tag, then farm Clan Tokens from daily clan quests. Each clan member's 10 Clan Tokens convert into 1 Clan Chest for that member at the end of the week; the chest pulls from a six-drop table that totals 100%. Three of the six drops are Clan-only items (Viking Hat, Clan Pitchfork, Clan Dynamite, Clan Vacuum). Third-party aggregator sources additionally attest a 0.5% Sparttan-Hat drop as the rarest chest outcome — that figure has not been confirmed by Garage Games, so treat it as reported rather than published. First-party Garage Games confirmation of the chest table is still pending as of 2026-09-24; the /codes page mirrors the codes panel shift (CLANS verified at 200 Gems, WEATHER reported at 120 Gems, PETS off the active list, ALIEN disputed) and stays honest about the partial answer boundary.
Clan Chest drop table (six drops, totals 100%)
| Drop | Rate | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 50-75 Gems | 65% | Aggregator CLANS guide |
| 100-225 Gems | 27.3% | Aggregator CLANS guide |
| Viking Hat (Clan-only) | 2.7% | Aggregator CLANS guide |
| Clan Pitchfork (Clan-only) | 1.6% | Aggregator CLANS guide |
| Clan Dynamite (Clan-only) | 1.6% | Aggregator CLANS guide |
| Clan Vacuum (Clan-only) | 1.6% | Aggregator CLANS guide |
| Sparttan-Hat (rarest) | 0.5% (reported) | dujseks5cqq0r.cloudfront.net attestation — not yet first-party |
CLANS in-game loop — create cost and conversion rate
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| Create a clan | Pay 500 Gems at the CLANS booth and pick a clan name + clan tag. First-party costs and naming constraints are still pending confirmation. |
| Earn Clan Tokens | Daily clan quests grant Clan Tokens to each clan member. Token rates per quest have not been first-party published. |
| Convert to Clan Chests | 10 Clan Tokens = 1 Clan Chest per clan member, delivered at week's end. |
| Pull from the chest table | Each Chest resolves one of the six above drops (Viking Hat, three Clan tools, the two Gem ranges) at the listed rates; the 0.5% Sparttan-Hat remains a reported figure until Garage Games confirms it. |
Alien event & Alien Coins (limited-time)
The 2026-09-03 build introduced Alien-themed visuals and a new currency called Alien Coins. Alien Coins are earned on Farmhouse, Barn, and Silo rounds (and additionally from the ALIEN redemption code when it is active); the currency is spent on Alien Chests in the lobby at roughly 100 coins per chest. The in-game labels call this currency both Alien Coins and Alien Chests — they refer to the same limited-time pool, not two separate currencies. Garage Games has not published an end date for the Alien event window, so the Chest reward table is a watch item: pull the latest Chest catalogue from the official game page or the creator group channels before committing a full Chest pull.
Alien Coins — earn rates and spend target
| Where it shows up | What it does |
|---|---|
| Farmhouse / Barn / Silo round clears | Earn Alien Coins on round completion; rates vary by map and have not been published per-round. |
| ALIEN redemption code | When ALIEN is active, redeeming it grants a small Alien Coin bundle inside the lobby. |
| Chapter 2 Basement clear | The Basement finale features an Alien + UFO cutscene; Alien Coin drops have been reported alongside the +25 Gems reward on clear. |
| Alien Chests in the lobby | Spend Alien Coins (~100 coins per Chest) for limited-time cosmetic and reward drops. |
Where new Search For The Needle updates are announced
Three official channels are worth watching if you want to catch a Search For The Needle update the day it ships: the official Roblox game page (metadata refreshes when the build refreshes; the `updated` timestamp on the Games API entry is the cleanest machine-readable signal), the official Roblox Games API multi-get for Universe 10756011174 (exposes `created` and `updated` timestamps, visits, player count, and favorites), and Garage Games' official creator group channels (group id 279288859) where written patch notes, balance notes, code drops, and event announcements are expected to land first.
FAQ
When was the latest Search For The Needle update?
The latest Search For The Needle universe build recorded by the official Roblox Games API entry for Universe 10756011174 is 2026-09-23T17:17:25.0998622Z (66,115,826 visits / 22,530 playing / 167,083 favorites). The most recent published changelog row is 2026-09-22T16:24 UTC for the CLANS mechanics follow-up build. Garage Games has not yet published a first-party patch log for the CLANS follow-up as of 2026-09-24.
Where are the official Search For The Needle patch notes?
Patch notes, when they exist, are published on the official Roblox game page and on Garage Games' official creator group channels (group id 279288859). As of 2026-09-24 Garage Games has not yet published a first-party written patch log for either the 2026-09-23 universe build or the 2026-09-22T16:24 UTC CLANS follow-up build; the published reversechronological changelog above is sourced from the Games API timestamp and third-party aggregators.
Did the latest patch add a new haystack area?
Not announced as of 2026-09-24. The 2026-09-23 universe build and the 2026-09-22T16:24 UTC CLANS follow-up build timestamps are both confirmed, but Garage Games has not confirmed whether either build introduced a new haystack area, a new needle category, or a new limited-time event. See the /locations page for the current haystack area status.
Are there any limited-time Search For The Needle events running right now?
The Alien event (2026-09-03) and the Pets + Index event (2026-09-12) remain the two named limited-time mechanics on /updates. As of 2026-09-24 Garage Games has not announced a holiday haystack, anniversary round, or double-needle weekend alongside the 2026-09-23 or 2026-09-22 builds. A Chapter 3 release window is on the calendar for 2026-09-26 17:30 UTC (event id 8683070328009785940) but no place id or objectives have been published.
Is there a Search For The Needle Alien event running right now?
The Alien event was introduced in the 2026-09-03 build alongside the Alien visuals and Alien Coins currency. It is treated as limited-time by Garage Games but no end date has been published. The event adds Alien Coin drops on Farmhouse / Barn / Silo round clears and on Chapter 2 Basement clears, with Alien Chests in the lobby as the spending target (~100 coins per chest).
When does the Search For The Needle Alien event end?
Not publicly published. Garage Games has not announced an end date for the Alien event window or for Alien Coin / Alien Chest availability. Treat any "event ends on X date" claim you see in third-party posts as unconfirmed until the official Roblox game page description or a creator-group post locks it in.
How much does it cost to create a clan in Search For The Needle?
Creating a clan in the 2026-09-22T16:24 UTC CLANS follow-up build costs 500 Gems, plus a clan name and a clan tag picked at the CLANS booth. The 500-Gem create cost is reported from third-party aggregator sources and has not yet been confirmed by Garage Games in a published patch log.
How many Clan Tokens does it take to open a Clan Chest in Search For The Needle?
10 Clan Tokens convert into 1 Clan Chest per clan member at the end of the week. Clan Tokens are earned from daily clan quests; per-quest token rates have not been first-party published, so treat the exact daily token earnings as reported only.
What drops from a Search For The Needle Clan Chest?
Clan Chests pull from a six-drop table that totals 100% (per third-party aggregators): 50-75 Gems at 65%, 100-225 Gems at 27.3%, Viking Hat at 2.7%, Clan Pitchfork at 1.6%, Clan Dynamite at 1.6%, Clan Vacuum at 1.6%. A 0.5% Sparttan-Hat is reported as the rarest drop on dujseks5cqq0r.cloudfront.net but has not been first-party confirmed.
When does Search For The Needle Chapter 3 release?
The Chapter 3 release window on the /updates calendar is 2026-09-26 17:30 UTC (event id 8683070328009785940). Garage Games has not published a place id or objectives for Chapter 3, so treat the window as the launch trigger until first-party confirmation locks the exact minute in.