Seven million players have walked into that forest and most came out angrier than they went in. Trees Hate You — the Roblox troll-obby by Wat3r_Studios — earns its name on the first stage and never stops earning it. Every tree is a trap, a distraction, or a deliberate lie. The game arrived on Roblox on 29 April 2026, accumulated 7.8 million visits in its first month, and has already shipped multiple updates including the current [SPEEDRUN UPD] patch and a Beach Update arriving 3 June. If you enjoy the genre that lives in the same drawer as Color Block Dodge and 1 Strength to Escape, Trees Hate You is the forest variant — and it is harder and meaner than either.
What Is Trees Hate You on Roblox?
Trees Hate You is an obby and platformer on Roblox where the hazards are deliberately deceptive. Rather than straightforward obstacles you dodge through timing, these trees ragebait you — they react, trick, and bully. The official description puts it plainly: “They will RAGEBAIT you, TRICK you, and BULLY you. Dodge! Outsmart! AND Escape the trees!”
The game is built by Wat3r_Studios and credits tykenn for the original concept, with animations by Amai Suki and models by TheDevKing. It sits in Roblox’s Obby & Platformer genre and runs at up to 15 players per server.
Quick facts (Roblox API, 31 May 2026):
- Visits: 7,787,278
- Concurrent players: ~988–1,734
- Favourites: 27,508
- Created: 29 April 2026
- Last updated: 31 May 2026
- Developer: Wat3r_Studios
- Max players per server: 15
- Genre: Obby & Platformer
- Controls: Shift — Shift Lock
The like / dislike split skews toward the dislike side (9,703 / 7,479), which is entirely normal for rage-game obbies — players who die repeatedly still keep playing, and the dislike button gets pressed out of frustration rather than actual abandonment. Actual retention and visit trajectory tell a different story: 7.8 million visits in one month is a strong clip.
Core Gameplay: How the Trees Attack
The loop is simple: move through a stage, reach the end, advance. The complication is that every tree in the forest is set up to interfere. Some lunge, some block, some move when you don’t expect it. The design follows the troll-obby formula — the level appears passable on first inspection, then does something unexpected once you commit to a path.
The Shift Lock mechanic (hold Shift) is the only explicit control note in the official description. It shifts the camera to over-the-shoulder perspective and locks your movement to a fixed axis — useful for precise dodge windows where the default third-person camera creates blind spots. Most experienced obby players use it by default; if the first stages feel uncontrollable, enabling Shift Lock is the first adjustment to make.
Unlike straightforward platformers such as Would You Rather Outfit Tower or 1 Strength to Escape, Trees Hate You builds challenge through pattern reading rather than reaction time alone. You need to watch what a tree does, understand the timing, and commit — reacting on instinct usually means walking into the trick.
Stages and the END Update
The current build shipped the END Update, which completed the Forest map. That patch added:
- 5 new trees — each with a new attack pattern or trick
- 9 new stages — extending the existing route through the forest
- Forest map completion — the END Update was the closing chapter of the original Forest environment
The stage count matters for speedrunning (covered in the next section) and for tracking progress. There is no rebirth or currency system — you are simply trying to reach the end of each stage and progress. The map is linear: clear a stage, move to the next. Dying sends you back to the start of that stage.
For players coming from Escape Tsunami or Survive Durr in Area 51, the structure will feel familiar — checkpoint-gated linear progression where each section introduces a new hazard mechanic.
Speedrun Mode ([SPEEDRUN UPD])
The current update name — [SPEEDRUN UPD] — signals that Wat3r_Studios added dedicated speedrun infrastructure to the game. While the specific mechanics of this update were not detailed in the official description, the pattern in Roblox obbies is consistent: speedrun updates typically add a timer overlay, leaderboard for fastest completions, and sometimes dedicated speedrun-only routes that skip checkpoints to prioritise time.
The speedrun angle changes who plays Trees Hate You. Players who find the obby too short once they learn the patterns now have a reason to replay: optimising each stage’s path, mastering the tree behaviours to zero out hesitation time, and competing on leaderboards. Fans of Supreme Battlegrounds who enjoy competitive high-skill play will find Trees Hate You’s speedrun mode a different format for the same instinct.
If you are approaching the game for the first time and see a speedrun timer on-screen, ignore it until you can clear each stage without dying. Time trials are for runs where you already know what every tree does.
Upcoming Updates: Beach Update (June 3) and Build Mode (June 13)
Two updates are already scheduled with confirmed dates visible on the Roblox game page:
Beach UPDATE 🏖️ — Wednesday, 3 June 2026 A new map environment: “NEW MAP & NEW TREES.” The Forest arc is closed; Beach opens a new biome with new tree variants. Expect the same troll-obby structure applied to beach hazards — the official tag “NEW TREES” means new attack patterns, not just a visual skin swap.
BUILD MODE 🛠️ — Saturday, 13 June 2026 User-generated content: “BUILD YOUR OWN MAP!” This is a significant mode addition. If it works as expected, Build Mode turns Trees Hate You into a creation platform where players design stages for each other to attempt — expanding the game’s content library beyond the developer’s own updates.
Players who enjoy community-created content in games like Generic Blood Sandbox Shooter will find Build Mode a natural extension of how Roblox’s sandbox tools get applied to the troll-obby genre.
Tips for Surviving the Forest
Enable Shift Lock immediately. The over-the-shoulder camera eliminates most blind-spot deaths on the first few stages. If you are playing on mobile, this is less relevant — but on desktop it is the highest-leverage setting change available.
Watch the tree before moving. Every tree has a predictable behaviour on a loop. Standing still for 3–5 seconds and observing what a new tree does costs less time than dying on the first attempt and resetting. Pattern recognition carries more weight than reaction speed in Trees Hate You.
Do not rush stage transitions. The geometry between stages is where cheap deaths happen. Slow down when entering a new area — the first tree in any stage is usually positioned to catch players who carried their momentum from the previous one.
For speedruns: learn each tree’s fastest bypass. Some tree attacks can be sidestepped rather than waited out, reducing the time you spend standing still. Prioritise identifying those trees first; they are the primary time loss in most routes.
The Beach Update drops 3 June. If you are in the middle of learning the Forest stages, completing them before 3 June gives you the most stable learning window — new content updates sometimes shift camera angles or checkpoint positions in adjacent stages.
How to Play Trees Hate You
Trees Hate You is free to play on Roblox. No Robux or paid passes are required. Search “Trees Hate You” in the Roblox app or game browser, or navigate directly to the game page at roblox.com/games/123030015251919. Servers hold up to 15 players. The game runs on the standard Roblox R6 avatar type.
If the game appears as “🌲 Trees Hate You [SPEEDRUN UPD]” or “🌲 Trees Hate You [Beach UPDATE 🏖️]” after 3 June, that is the same game — Wat3r_Studios brackets the current active update in the title following the same convention used by games like Scream for Brainrot Roblox and Be Flash For Brainrots.
For other short-session Roblox games to play alongside Trees Hate You, the Roblox games library lists current tracked titles on the platform.
FAQ
Does Trees Hate You have codes?
No. Trees Hate You is an obby and platformer with no currency system, no inventory, and no redemption mechanic. There is nothing for codes to unlock. The game’s progression is stage completion only.
Who made Trees Hate You on Roblox?
Wat3r_Studios built this version. The game credits tykenn for the original Trees Hate You concept, with Amai Suki on animations and TheDevKing on models. The game was published to Roblox on 29 April 2026.
What is the Beach Update in Trees Hate You?
A new map environment arriving 3 June 2026, featuring a beach biome with new tree types and stages. The Forest arc (including the END Update’s 9 new stages) closes when Beach drops. Watch for “NEW MAP & NEW TREES” in the patch notes.
What is Build Mode in Trees Hate You?
A user-generated content feature arriving 13 June 2026. It lets players design and share their own Trees Hate You stages. The official tagline is “BUILD YOUR OWN MAP!” — no further details are confirmed beyond the scheduled date.
Is Trees Hate You on Roblox related to the original tykenn game?
Yes. Wat3r_Studios explicitly credits tykenn for the original Trees Hate You concept in the in-game description. This is a new Roblox build by a separate studio, not a direct port — it shares the name and the hostile-tree premise but is its own game with Wat3r_Studios’ own stage design, animations, and update roadmap.
Why is the like/dislike ratio close in Trees Hate You?
Troll-obby and rage-game genres typically accumulate dislikes from players reacting to difficult or frustrating moments rather than dissatisfaction with the game itself. 7.8 million visits in the first month alongside 27,000+ favourites indicates strong genuine retention; the like/dislike split is genre-normal and does not reflect abandonment.
