Update: We last updated this article with new event details for Garden Tower Defense on December 24, 2025.
The Garden Tower Defense Secret Santa update is set to release this week. It will feature ten new time-limited Christmas-themed units that will be buyable from the lobby. We can also expect UI, gameplay, and QoL improvements, and balance changes. The developers will also distribute a couple of codes for you to redeem free Seeds from them. With that said, this article provides the official release date for the Garden Tower Defense Secret Santa update, along with details on expected content.

Release Date for the Garden Tower Defense Secret Santa Update
The Garden Tower Defense Secret Santa update will officially launch on Thursday, December 25, 2025, at 11:0 AM EST. It will last three days, ending on December 28, 2025. Below, you can find the release dates and times for the upcoming update across major regions:
| Region | Timing |
|---|---|
| United States (EST) | Thursday, December 25 – 11:00 AM |
| United States (PST) | Thursday, December 25 – 8:00 AM |
| Central Europe (CET) | Thursday, December 25 – 5:00 PM |
| India (IST) | Thursday, December 25 – 9:30 PM |
| Brazil (BRT) | Thursday, December 25 – 1:00 PM |
| Japan (JST) | Friday, December 26 – 1:00 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Friday, December 26 – 3:00 AM |
You can also enable notifications for the update to receive alerts when it is released on December 20, 2025. Visit the Garden Tower Defense’s official Roblox page and tap the black Notify Me button below the update banner to turn on notifications.
What’s New in the Upcoming Update?
The upcoming Secret Santa event will feature 10 new Festive units. You can obtain one of the limited stock units for free by participating in the event. The developers haven’t revealed any information regarding the units. Additionally, they will activate the 2× Luck and 2× Presents event during the update for a limited time. Besides these, we can expect some new codes, QoL improvements, bug fixes, and more. Don’t forget to check the admin abuse guide for more details.