Update 2.070617 (06/24/2026)
Windows: Fix a memory leak that can occur when alt-tabbing the game on uncapped framerate setting.
- Windows: Fix a memory leak that can occur when alt-tabbing the game on uncapped framerate setting.
Bugsnax
- Released
- Apr 28, 2022
- Platforms
- WindowsmacOS
- Last updated
Updates & announcements
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Update 2.070602 (06/09/2026)
Adds preliminary VR support for Steam Frame and Steam Frame standalone.
Original postAdds preliminary VR support for Steam Frame and Steam Frame standalone.
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Bugsnax 60% off in Creature Collector Fest!
Join us from May 12- May 19 to celebrate Steam's Creature Collector Fest! The day has finally come! Bugsnax is featured in an event all about collecting creatures. Fill up your Snak Pack with little guys, and feed them to the inhabitants of Snaktooth Island. You can collect Bugsn
Original postJoin us from May 12- May 19 to celebrate Steam's Creature Collector Fest!
The day has finally come! Bugsnax is featured in an event all about collecting creatures.
Fill up your Snak Pack with little guys, and feed them to the inhabitants of Snaktooth Island. You can collect Bugsnax. You can collect Bugsnax with cute hats. You can collect Bugsnax with a cute hat that is a thinly veiled One Piece reference.
You can collect decor and trinkets for your home, which are not creatures. You can make friends with grumpuses who have serious emotional baggage they need to work through, which is kind of like collecting creatures when you really think about it. All of this and more for $10 USD!
https://store.steampowered.com/app/674140/Bugsnax/
Don't forget to check out all the other cool games being featured. If you liked Bugsnax, you'll probably like a lot of games featured during this event.
I'm gonna be king of the Bugsnax - Developer post
60% off for Bugsnax in Balatro! 🃏
At long last, Jimbo has recognized the true King, Queen, and Filbo of Balatro. Sketch concepts for the Bugsnax cards We're excited to be featured along with so many other good friends like Slay the Princess, Civilization VII, Critical Role, Fallout, Assassin's Creed, RUST, and De
Original postAt long last, Jimbo has recognized the true King, Queen, and Filbo of Balatro.
Sketch concepts for the Bugsnax cards
We're excited to be featured along with so many other good friends like Slay the Princess, Civilization VII, Critical Role, Fallout, Assassin's Creed, RUST, and Dead by Daylight.
If you found yourself here from any of these folks or from Balatro, welcome. Enjoy 60% off until March 3.
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Update 2.0.70474
VR: Fix an issue where low frame rate can prevent returning to game from the SteamVR void after loading a new level. Steam Deck: Correct display of input images when using mouse and keyboard. Raise player teleport location for Intruder scene to prevent falling through floor with
Original post- VR: Fix an issue where low frame rate can prevent returning to game from the SteamVR void after loading a new level.
- Steam Deck: Correct display of input images when using mouse and keyboard.
- Raise player teleport location for Intruder scene to prevent falling through floor with low framerate.
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Update 2.070452 (12/17/2024)
VR: Fixes for smooth turning (enabled while snap turning is set to disabled), including rotation around headset instead of scene origin.
Original post- VR: Fixes for smooth turning (enabled while snap turning is set to disabled), including rotation around headset instead of scene origin.
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Update 2.0.70438 (12/02/2024)
VR: Fix an issue where a custom render resolution multiplier in SteamVR and Advanced Supersample Filtering enabled could cause only black screen to display.
Original post- VR: Fix an issue where a custom render resolution multiplier in SteamVR and Advanced Supersample Filtering enabled could cause only black screen to display.
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Update 2.0.70436 (11/23/2024)
VR: Allow jumping with the right analog stick up direction while walking. VR: Fix OpenGL issue with Snaxscope UI rendering upside down.
Original postVR: Allow jumping with the right analog stick up direction while walking.
VR: Fix OpenGL issue with Snaxscope UI rendering upside down. - Developer post
Update 2.0.70430 (11/20/2024)
VR: Improvements to controller joystick navigation modes.
Original post- VR: Improvements to controller joystick navigation modes.
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Update 2.0.70428 (11/19/2024)
VR: Fixed UI interaction issues with non-1080p monitors. Restore full screen toggle for mirrored game window. VR: Increased shadow resolution and sharpened sampling range for High and Ultra shadows. VR: Additional method of teleport (A buttons) for knuckles-style Valve Index cont
Original post- VR: Fixed UI interaction issues with non-1080p monitors. Restore full screen toggle for mirrored game window.
- VR: Increased shadow resolution and sharpened sampling range for High and Ultra shadows.
- VR: Additional method of teleport (A buttons) for knuckles-style Valve Index controllers.
- VR: Support for additional controller types (Vive wands, WMR).
- VR: Require touchpad click for Vive wand camera snap input.
- VR: Changed joystick walk direction to match body direction instead of head.
- VR: Added settings to change joystick walk direction between body, head, and controller direction.
- VR: Fixed an issue regarding frame discontinuity with snap camera turn disabled.
- VR: Fixed tracked controller button issues while additional gamepads are connected.
- VR: Fixed an issue where letting up on a button after skipping dialogue can accidentally select a dialogue option after it appears.
- VR: Prevent hand tracking from being interpreted as a controller.
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Update 2.0.70367 (11/14/2024)
VR: Improve tutorial messaging at the start of the game. VR: Temporarily force the mirrored game window to run in windowed mode for non-1080p monitors in order to fix UI control alignment issues. VR: Preliminary support for additional controller types (Vive wands, WMR). For now,
Original post- VR: Improve tutorial messaging at the start of the game.
- VR: Temporarily force the mirrored game window to run in windowed mode for non-1080p monitors in order to fix UI control alignment issues.
- VR: Preliminary support for additional controller types (Vive wands, WMR). For now, please press enter on your keyboard at title screen to move to main menu, then use primary hand shoulder button to click UI buttons.
- VR: Assorted control fixes and changes with regards to UI navigation.
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Announcing Free Bugsnax VR Update & Sale!
To celebrate 4 years since Bugsnax’s launch, we’re releasing VR on SteamVR for Windows as a free update for all of you. For those who own the game on other platforms or have never given Bugsnax a shot, we hope 60% off until 11/15 will mean you join us on Snaktooth Island! What be
Original postTo celebrate 4 years since Bugsnax’s launch, we’re releasing VR on SteamVR for Windows as a free update for all of you.
For those who own the game on other platforms or have never given Bugsnax a shot, we hope 60% off until 11/15 will mean you join us on Snaktooth Island!
What began as a fun side project by one of our programmers has evolved into a free update for Bugsnax fans! Converting the game from flatscreen to VR felt like a natural fit, especially with the hands-on use of tools and traps that make catching Bugsnax so engaging. Plus, you can now compare your height with all the Grumpus characters. Hint: they’re taller than you think!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our open beta and gave feedback and feature requests! It’s been awesome getting to hear from the VR community and introduce more of you to our goofy game. Fans have been asking for Bugsnax in VR since it launched, and at long last, you can now pet a Bunger up close and personal, in virtual reality.
While you’re here, we’ve also just opened shop for Bugsnax: The Card Game. If you’re a Bugsnax fan (or your kids are), you can now buy a physical copy of the game and have it shipped pretty much anywhere in the world. Show me the cards.
Thanks for 4 incredible years and for loving our games as much as we love to make them
-The Young Horses
For the full FAQ and other useful information on Bugsnax VR, check our pinned thread in the Discussions tab of the Community Hub!
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Update 2.0.7033X (11/11/2024)
Update 2.0.70336/7 (11/11/2024) Fix for timing issue introduced from previous update when Uncapped and Vsync settings on and at certain framerates. Update 2.0.70332 (11/11/2024) Windows: Full support for SteamVR. Windows: Full touchscreen-based control scheme support. Windows: Im
Original postUpdate 2.0.70336/7 (11/11/2024)
- Fix for timing issue introduced from previous update when Uncapped and Vsync settings on and at certain framerates.
Update 2.0.70332 (11/11/2024)
- Windows: Full support for SteamVR.
- Windows: Full touchscreen-based control scheme support.
- Windows: Improved performance for DirectX 11.
- Windows: Improved support for non-QWERTY keyboard layouts.
Update 2.0.70331 (11/11/2024)
- Improved performance for OpenGL.
- Show tool UI even when tool select wheel is unavailable.
- Performance optimizations for Snaxburg and end game sequence.
- Allow skipping the opening projector scene and ending credits sequence.
- Improve object pool respawn order to prioritize objects furthest away.
- Button requirements for object interactions are now always displayed in the UI.
- Assorted font rendering and emoji spacing fixes.
- Fix visual glitches associated with Trip Shot.
- Tutorial Lollive correctly flies away after grabbing Snak Trap.
- Sweetiefly definitions reference correct weather.
- Minimakis no longer spawn when sleeping after completing Wiggle’s sidequest.
- Gramble no longer levitates into position at the end of the quake scene.
- Shelda is no longer stuck in the ground during Chandlo scenes.
- Filbo no longer sits backwards at the campfire after sleeping.
- Fix for Chandlo positioning for hut quests during other Snaxburg-related sidequests.
- Fix for infinite lights added when feeding Grumpuses in Snaxburg at night.
New Public branch "previous - 2022" added to beta branches if you'd like to rollback for speed running or other issues.
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13th Studio Anniversary, a Daily Deal, and Bugsnax VR Beta!
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US! Young Horses has been around 13 years, so to celebrate, we’re doing a Daily Deal on Bugsnax and Octodad, giving you access to Bugsnax VR in beta , and streaming Bugsnax on the Steam page for the first time!! Bugsnax VR is now available through a FREE beta
Original postHAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO US!
Young Horses has been around 13 years, so to celebrate, we’re doing a Daily Deal on Bugsnax and Octodad, giving you access to Bugsnax VR in beta, and streaming Bugsnax on the Steam page for the first time!!
Bugsnax VR is now available through a FREE beta update on the Steam Windows version. If you own the game, you get free access! If you don’t own the game, you get a massive discount on it and then free VR. We have been working on this as a side project for a while, which has been no easy feat since Bugsnax exists in a custom engine. All porting and small details have to be done from scratch.
But we’ve reached the point we think it merits a public release. Before we officially do that on the Steam store page, we want to check for any major omissions and give our fans a chance to get their hands on it!
Joining the Beta
To access it: install Bugsnax, right-click it within the library, and select Properties. Go to the Betas tab and enter the code “virtualreality”. Select **vrtest** from the dropdown and update the game. Launch SteamVR before opening Bugsnax to play in VR.
IMPORTANT: Please go to SteamVR Settings, select to Show Advanced Settings, and change the option Dashboard > “Present Non-VR Applications on Theater Screen Upon Launch” to “Off”.
Because this test is being done on a beta, Steam does not know this is a VR game and will otherwise erroneously display screen transitions during loading periods.
FAQ
For the full FAQ and other useful information, check our pinned thread in the Discussions tab of the Community Hub!
What is supported by Bugsnax VR?
The game was primarily tested using Quest 2/3, Valve Index, and PSVR2 along with their respective controllers. Vive wands are not supported. Gamepad support is available for those who prefer to play without motion controllers.The game offers both teleport and continuous movement options, as well as snap camera rotation with customizable degree settings. It can be played seated or standing, in room-scale or stationary setups. Left-handed mode is also available.
Will Bugsnax VR be coming to other platforms?
There are currently no plans for other platforms, including PSVR2, Meta Quest standalone, or Apple Vision Pro. Bugsnax was created using a custom game engine, making full porting time-consuming. We intend to update the Windows version of Bugsnax on Epic Games Store to include SteamVR support if our soft launch concludes successfully.Which VR platform are you using?
We developed this off and on for a few years using OpenVR, which is the API developed for SteamVR. We have not switched to OpenXR, so running SteamVR is a requirement.I have a Meta Quest, how can I play the game through SteamVR?
You can connect to SteamVR through Steam Link, Oculus Link, or Virtual Desktop.What are the system requirements?
A high-end Windows gaming desktop PC with an NVIDIA 3000 series graphics card is recommended for best performance.Where should I leave feedback about the VR update?
Please post issues in the Bugsnax Vr Beta thread in the Discussions tab. Keep in mind that this release is mostly feature-complete, and that we do not intend on doing any large-scale additions. - Developer post
Bugsnax Featured in The Crush House Launch Bundle!
Part of a Balanced* Breakfast**, you can now spot ads for Filb-o’s in the latest game published by Devolver- The Crush House! Produce your own reality TV show in this thirst-person shooter, and don’t forget to run the Filb-o’s ads as often as possible. It’s everyone’s favorite ce
Original postPart of a Balanced* Breakfast**, you can now spot ads for Filb-o’s in the latest game published by Devolver- The Crush House!
Produce your own reality TV show in this thirst-person shooter, and don’t forget to run the Filb-o’s ads as often as possible. It’s everyone’s favorite cereal.*** Everything else about the game is very normal and completely fine. Don’t worry about it.
To celebrate their launch, we’ve joined a bundle of some incredible games…
- IMMORTALITY
- Inscryption
- Content Warning
- The Crush House (This one was probably obvious)
- Bugsnax (you probably also guessed this one)
You can also pick up the Little Guys in Weird Worlds Bundle, which features Octodad!
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Update 2.0.65949 (10/5/2022)
Update 2.0.65949 (10/5/2022) Resolve Mama Mewon crash, Buggy Ball maze disappearing, and trap placement clipping issues when playing at Uncapped framerate setting above 60fps. Resolve issue with input button instructions rapidly switching when using mouse emulation on Steam Deck
Original postUpdate 2.0.65949 (10/5/2022)
- Resolve Mama Mewon crash, Buggy Ball maze disappearing, and trap placement clipping issues when playing at Uncapped framerate setting above 60fps.
- Resolve issue with input button instructions rapidly switching when using mouse emulation on Steam Deck or with Steam Controller.
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Update 2.0.65788 (9/19/2022)
Windows: Enhanced DualSense™ / DUALSHOCK®4 feature support. Fix for physics issue on uncapped fps setting where Buggy Ball could get stuck in mazes. Fix for Filbo returning to walking behavior after being interrupted in tutorial. Fix an issue where Buggy Ball can navigate outside
Original post- Windows: Enhanced DualSense™ / DUALSHOCK®4 feature support.
- Fix for physics issue on uncapped fps setting where Buggy Ball could get stuck in mazes.
- Fix for Filbo returning to walking behavior after being interrupted in tutorial.
- Fix an issue where Buggy Ball can navigate outside of the maze in Simmering Springs.
- Fix an issue where Cheezer is incorrectly using Kwookie's normal and specular map in Sizzling Sands.
- Maintain 'feed' requirement line in HUD once any bugsnak has been fed.
- A change to the multipaneled maze geometry in Broken Tooth to reduce Buggy Ball collision issues.
- Disable hut editing during story scenes and ensure envelope appears when mailbox can actually be interacted with.
- Detect when player is holding to sprint on keyboard and release to walk as an alternative to tap toggle sprint.
- Avoid switching away from joystick button instructions when using emulated mouse movement on Steam Controller and Steam Deck.
- macOS: Fix for timer precision issue.
- Minor polish fixes for some art assets and collisions.
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Update 2.0.64758 (6/2/2022)
Restored missing Find Lizbert quest in journal. Enabled save backup archive folders for Steam. Fixed emissive lighting bug in OpenGL. Changed journal lighting to reduce graphical glitches.
Original post- Restored missing Find Lizbert quest in journal.
- Enabled save backup archive folders for Steam.
- Fixed emissive lighting bug in OpenGL.
- Changed journal lighting to reduce graphical glitches.
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Update 2.0.64716 (5/31/2022)
Added seismometer in Snaxburg to track progress unlocking Bigsnax DLC area. New scannable Snakpod remnants detailing respawn conditions. Fixed issues with several hut items not showing outlines. Added missing Shelda line near Snaxburg campfire.
Original post- Added seismometer in Snaxburg to track progress unlocking Bigsnax DLC area.
- New scannable Snakpod remnants detailing respawn conditions.
- Fixed issues with several hut items not showing outlines.
- Added missing Shelda line near Snaxburg campfire.
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Update 2.0.64623 (5/23/2022)
Indicate bugs that have been donated to Gramble's barn. Fix save blocking issues that can occur in Frosted Peak. Add reminder indicator billboard to Mothza Supreme replay. Fix an issue where sleeping can cause Bugsnax with unique spawn conditions to respawn. Fix an issue where so
Original post- Indicate bugs that have been donated to Gramble's barn.
- Fix save blocking issues that can occur in Frosted Peak.
- Add reminder indicator billboard to Mothza Supreme replay.
- Fix an issue where sleeping can cause Bugsnax with unique spawn conditions to respawn.
- Fix an issue where some Bugsnax would additionally like sauces they shouldn't.