Ever wanted to trade with one of those iconic travelling traders like in fantasy movies? Well, now you can in the new Plants vs Brainrots Travelling Trader update. This update brings a brand-new event and plenty of new content. So when exactly does the event kick off? Here’s everything you need to know about the Plants vs Brainrots Travelling Trader update release date and time.
Plants vs Brainrots Travelling Trader Update Release Date and Time
The Travelling Trader update goes live on Saturday, January 24th, 2026, at 1:00 PM PT . The event runs until January 31st , so you have about six days to complete everything and grab all the exclusive rewards. That’s not a lot of time, so you’ll want to play consistently throughout the week.
Here’s when the update launches in different time zones:
| Region | Start Date & Time |
|---|---|
| United States (PT) | Saturday, Jan 24 – 1:00 PM |
| United States (ET) | Saturday, Jan 24 – 4:00 PM |
| Central Europe (CET) | Saturday, Jan 24 – 10:00 PM |
| India (IST) | Sunday, Jan 25 – 2:30 AM |
| Japan (JST) | Sunday, Jan 25 – 6:00 AM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Sunday, Jan 25 – 8:00 AM |
Make sure you follow the event in-game so you get notifications when the update drops. You don’t want to miss out on limited-time rewards.
Countdown to Plants vs Brainrots Travelling Trader Update
It’s best to join the event early so you don’t miss out on anything. Check out the countdown timer below to track exactly when the update drops:
Jhailatte will be hosting an Admin Abuse event , too, as always, and you can join other players to experience the chaos during the update release.
What to Expect
The update is bringing a lot of new content to Plants vs Brainrots. Here’s everything that’s coming:
- New Season – Fresh content and progression to work through.
- Event Currency – There will be special money you earn during the event.
- Event Shop – Exclusive items you can only buy with event currency.
- New Gear – Equipment to make your plants stronger
- New Plants and Brainrots – More units to collect and use in battles
- New Mutation – Another mutation will come with this update that gives a multiplier to your income and damage.
- Quality-of-Life Updates – Small improvements that make the game better to play.
With only six days to complete the event, you’ll need to grind daily to get everything. Focus on earning event currency first, then decide which items in the shop matter most to you. The new plants and brainrots are probably the priority since they expand your collection permanently. Jump in when the update drops and start grinding that event currency!
