Ragdoll Research event
Ragdoll Research Major Update 4: Start Time, Countdown & What’s Coming
Ragdoll Research turns Roblox physics into a sandbox, and it keeps that sandbox moving with a steady run of major updates that add new powers, cosmetics, and ways for ragdolls to react to one another. The next one, Major Update 4, is already on the calendar, with its full line-up set to be revealed as the drop goes live. The experience regularly holds over about 25,000 players at once, has drawn more than about 7,200,000 visits, and sits at over about 220,000 favorites.
New major updates don’t arrive at random. The developer ships them on a regular rhythm, dropping into set weekly slots so there’s always a next one on the calendar. The start time for the upcoming update and the usual windows are on the card below.
Ragdoll Research
Major Update
Nov 14, 1:00 PM ET
Next in 6d 9h 55m
- Thursdays, 1:00 PM ET
- Saturdays, 1:00 PM ET
Runs every ~4 days.
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How often updates land
A fresh major update arrives on a brisk cadence — roughly every ~4 days — falling into two fixed weekly windows: Thursdays at 1:00 PM ET and Saturdays at 1:00 PM ET. The next one is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at 1 PM ET.
Both windows hit at the same hour, which spreads across the major world time zones like this:
- US West: 10:00 AM PT
- US East: 1:00 PM ET
- UK: 6:00 PM GMT
- Central Europe: 7:00 PM CET
- India: 11:30 PM IST
- Japan: 3:00 AM JST (next day)
- Australia: 5:00 AM AEDT (next day)
Two slots a few days apart give players across these regions a workable time to be online for the same drop without waiting out a full week.
What to expect from Major Update 4
Full details for Major Update 4 are still under wraps, with the contents set to be revealed as the update goes live on Saturday, November 14 at 1 PM ET. Going by recent drops, it is likely to follow the same template that keeps the sandbox moving:
- Fresh powers and abilities to experiment with across the sandbox
- New cosmetics and more ways to personalize your ragdoll
- Additional reactions and interactions between players
- Smaller fixes and tweaks folded in alongside the headline additions
Tips for catching an update
- Pick whichever of the two weekly windows lands at a convenient hour for your region using the spread above.
- Set a reminder for the slot closest to you — the drop goes live right on the hour.
- Jumping in early lets you try the new mechanics before servers fill up.
- Miss it? Nothing is lost. The next major update follows within a few days on the same rhythm.
How it fits the game’s rhythm
These major updates are the heartbeat of Ragdoll Research. Rather than leaning on a single seasonal event, the game keeps its sandbox evolving through this steady drumbeat of new powers and cosmetics every few days — the cadence itself is what keeps regulars coming back.
Frequently asked questions
What time is the Ragdoll Research Major Update in my timezone?
Each window opens at 1:00 PM ET, which is 10:00 AM PT on the US West Coast, 6:00 PM in the UK, 7:00 PM in Central Europe, 11:30 PM in India, 3:00 AM the next day in Japan, and 5:00 AM the next day in eastern Australia.
How often is the Ragdoll Research Major Update?
A new major update arrives roughly every ~4 days, landing in two fixed weekly windows: Thursdays and Saturdays, both at 1:00 PM ET.
When is the next Ragdoll Research Major Update?
The next update is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 at 1 PM ET, with the full countdown on the card above.
What do you do in Ragdoll Research Major Update 4?
Major Update 4’s full contents are revealed as it goes live, on Saturday, November 14 at 1 PM ET. In line with earlier Ragdoll Research updates, expect new powers to experiment with, fresh cosmetics for your ragdoll, and more ways for characters to react to one another across the sandbox.