By Swapnil Joshi
The Summer Treasure Defense update for Adopt Me commemorates the arrival of the titular season, introducing a new minigame, various collectibles, and Needs. Added on July 4, 2025, the update not only includes new content but also fixes issues with existing elements. You can play the featured Treasure Defense minigame, earn Doubloons, and get the newest items to add to your collection.Here鈥檚 everything to know about the Summer Treasure Defense update.Breaking down the Adopt Me Summer Treasure Defense updateTreasure Defense minigame and AFK BeachOfficial cover art for the game (Image via Roblox)The Treasure Defense minigame is about keeping the Kelp Raiders at bay using heavy objects. You need to prevent waves of Kelp Raiders from stealing treasure. To do so, you must throw heavy objects down the rope to defeat them. This will help you earn Doubloons, using which you can buy the newest Summer-themed items.Different types of heavy objects deal varying amounts of damage, as listed below:Anvil: 1 damage dealt to an enemyBarrel: 2 damage dealt to three enemiesBomb: 5 damage to three enemiesCoconut: 1 damage dealt to everyone on the ropeCrate: 2 damage dealt to everyone on the ropeDynamite: 5 damage directly to Kelp Raider shipsMelee combat with Kelp Raiders is also possible, where you will come face-to-face with their nefarious forces and give them a taste of defeat. If you choose to release the Parrot, it will join you in battle against the dastardly pirates.You can earn Doubloons from the AFK Beach as well. Once you step into the AFK Beach, you can leave your device as the game adds Doubloons into your account over time. You don鈥檛 need to do anything in this area, either; the game rewards you for inactivity, hence the name.New items, Pets, Needs, and AFK BeachThe event area (Image via Roblox)Here are the new Pets you can currently buy in the event area:Uncommon Hammerhead Shark: 11,000 DoubloonsUltra Rare Seabed Creeper: 79,000 DoubloonsLegendary Mermicorn: 1,000 RobuxThese items are available for purchase in the same area:Common Coconut Shoes: 700 DoubloonsCommon Crow鈥檚 Nest Propeller: 650 DoubloonsFurniture piece Kelp Crewmate Poster: 4,000 DoubloonsRare Corsair Cruiser: 40,000 DoubloonsRare Treasure Chest Back Accessory: 3,500 DoubloonsUltra Rare Accordion: 8,000 DoubloonsUltra Rare Lighthouse Hat: 6,000 DoubloonsUncommon Hook Hand Grappling Hook: 2,200 DoubloonsUncommon Jolly Roger Backpack: 1,550 DoubloonsThe update introduces two new Needs: Beach Bonfire and Buccaneer Band. Beach Bonfire has you interact with the Gravedigger on the beach to hear scary stories, rewarding you with 15 Bucks, 1 XP, and 250 Doubloons.With the Buccaneer Band Need, you must take the Pet to the Buccaneer Band on Adoption Island. You can either listen to or join the other players, as they play music in the activity-specific area. The rewards for completing this Need are 18 Bucks, 1 XP, and 250 Doubloons.Bug fixesIn-game titles (Image via Roblox)The issues listed below were addressed with this patch:Fixed the Moonbeam Butterfly鈥檚 visual particle effects while sleeping.Players will no longer be teleported to the AFK area after three minutes of inactivity. The teleportation will occur after the intended 18 minutes of inactivity.Issues with Pirate Health and Ship Health UI not disappearing properly after exiting the minigame have been resolved.Treasure Defense tutorial panels now automatically clear before the minigame begins.Various camera issues have been resolved.Issues with the Parrot not leaving correctly after its dedicated time have been resolved.Fixed the AFK warning hint not showing in time before reconnecting the player to a different server.Also read: Unique Roblox username ideas for new playersFAQsWhen did the Summer Treasure Defense update arrive in Adopt Me?The Summer Treasure Defense update was added to Adopt Me on July 4, 2025.How to earn Doubloons in Adopt MeDoubloons can be earned by defeating enemies in the Treasure Defense minigame or through the AFK Beach area.Is Adopt Me free to play?Yes, Adopt Me can be accessed and played for free without any mandatory premium requirements being imposed on the player.