Welcome to Bugsnax, a charming action-adventure where you explore a mysterious island and capture delightful, yet dangerous, creatures. This guide boasts 69 sections, covering everything from getting started and mastering advanced catching techniques to finding all Bugsnax and tackling legendary variants. You'll discover walkthroughs for every area, strategies for tricky bosses like Mama Mewon and Daddy Cakelegs, and tips for completing all Grumpus side quests.
Controls
Learn the PC and PlayStation controls for Bugsnax, including how to move, jump, and use tools like the SnaxScope.
PC Controls:
Use the mouse to look around. Left-click to talk or perform actions, and right-click to go back or put away items. WASD keys control movement, Spacebar makes you jump, and Shift allows you to run. Press C to stand up or crouch, F to open the SnaxScope (a tool for scanning), and Q to select a tool.
PlayStation (PS4/PS5) Controls:
The left stick moves your character, while the right stick controls the camera. Press X to jump, Square to interact or talk, and Circle to crouch. Triangle is used to feed Bugsnax to Grumps. L3 makes you sprint, and R3 equips the SnaxScope. The touchpad opens your journal, and L1/R1 are used to turn pages within it. L2 is for aiming with certain equipment, and R2 is used to take a picture with the SnaxScope or use other equipment.
- Familiarize yourself with both PC and PlayStation controls to play Bugsnax on your preferred platform.
- The SnaxScope is a key tool for scanning Bugsnax and the environment.
- Experiment with different buttons to understand their functions in various situations.
Grumpuses
Get to know all the Grumpuses in Bugsnax! Learn about Filbo, Wambus, Lizbert, and all the other quirky residents of Snaktooth Island.
Alright, so you've landed on Snaktooth Island and are ready to dive into the wild world of Bugsnax. Before you start wrangling any of those critters, let's get you acquainted with the folks who call this place home – the Grumpuses! They're a pretty unique bunch, and knowing who's who will definitely help you out as you explore.
Here's a rundown of the main Grumpuses you'll meet:
- Filbo Fiddlepie — This guy is your first new pal and ends up being the Mayor of Snaxburg. He's pretty central to the whole adventure!
- Wambus Troubleham — A farmer Grumpus who's a long-time resident of Snaxburg. You'll probably find him out on his farm.
- Beffica Winklesnoot — Another Snaxburg resident who's part of Elizabert's expedition. She's got some quests for you, so keep an eye out for her.
- Elizabert Megafig — The explorer who kicked off this whole expedition! She invites you to join, but surprise, surprise, she goes missing right when you arrive.
- Gramble Gigglefunny — Gramble's more interested in Bugsnax as creatures than as snacks. He's all about taking care of them and even keeps a Strabby as a pet.
- Wiggle Wigglebottom — An entertainer who's all about fashion and fame. Her star might have faded a bit, but she's still got that flair.
- Cromo Face — A salesman who's a bit shifty and definitely pragmatic. He seems to be into making a profit through complex schemes.
- Triffany Lottablog — An archaeologist with a bit of a cynical streak. She enjoys historical fiction and making bone puns, apparently.
- Chandlo Funkbun — A builder who's all about being a 'bro.' He loves the outdoors and, well, rager parties.
- Snorpy Fizzlebean — An inventor who's also a bit of a conspiracy theorist. He's an introvert who likes staying indoors with his charts and metallurgy.
- Floofty Fizzlebean — A scientist who's super dedicated but also kind of rude. They're all about empirical evidence and dark humor.
- Clumby Clumbernut — Your editor! He used to love his job but now seems pretty jaded. He likes getting the 'scoop' and making dramatic exits.
- Shelda — A prophet who's a bit mysterious and doesn't actually eat Bugsnax. She's into riddles and keeping her back properly supported.
- Eggabell Batternugget — She's generally well-rounded but can get a bit flustered. She enjoys sunny days and good stories.
Getting to know these characters is key to progressing in Bugsnax. Each of them has their own story and can offer you quests, information, or even just some good ol' Grumpus company. So, chat them up, help them out, and see where their stories take you!
Main Quest
Follow our comprehensive Bugsnax main quest walkthrough to guide Filbo, Wambus, Gramble, Beffica, and Wiggle back to Snaxburg, detailing every objective and catch.
- 1Getting Started! (Giver: Filbo)
- Scan a bugsnak using the SnaxScope.
- 2Talk to Filbo.
- 3My first Bugsnak! (Giver: Filbo)
- Catch one Bugsnak using the Snak Trap.
- 4Feed one Strabby to Filbo.
- 5More Bugsnax! (Giver: Filbo)
- Catch 3 bugsnax (Strabby and Rooties are available).
- 6Gone Home! (Giver: Filbo)
- Follow Filbo to Snaxburg.
- 7Wambus Goes To Seed (Giver: Wambus)
- Bull Pen!
- Lure a Bunger into the pen using ketchup with the Sauce Slinger.
- Bull Pen!
- 8That had to hurt!
- Go to the lower path to find and talk to Filbo.
- 9The Chips are Down!
- Catch one Fryder (loves ketchup; use Snak Trap and ketchup).
- 10Feed one Fryder to Wambus.
- 11Pest Control!
- Catch two Shishkabugs (shoot with ketchup to stun them with a Bunger, then use Snak Trap).
- 12Burger Time
- Catch one Bunger (lure one with ketchup, then stun it with another Bunger).
- 13Feed one Bunger to Wambus.
- 14Get Wambus Back to Snaxburg!
- Convince Wambus to go home by finishing his quests.
- 15Gramble Loses Sleep (Giver: Gramble)
- Find Gramble!
- Go south of Snaxburg to Simmering Springs to find Gramble.
- Find Gramble!
- 16Have a Ball
- Guide the Buggy Ball through the course to the 'Finish' point.
- 17Pick up the Buggy Ball.
- 18Return to Gramble.
- 19Roll out
- Catch 3 lost Peelbugs (they emerge from holes; use Snak Trap and Buggy Ball to lure them out).
- 20Talk with Gramble.
- 21Bug Wrangler!
- Sauce the Buggy Ball with chocolate (obtained from a flower) and lure two Kweebles to Gramble. Beware of Crapples that may interfere; catch them first.
- 22Return to Gramble.
- 23Get Gramble Back to Snaxburg!
- Convince Gramble to go home by talking to him.
- 24Beffica Gets Bored (Giver: Beffica)
- Return to Beffica!
- Go back to Garden Grove and talk with Beffica.
- Return to Beffica!
- 25Higher Learning!
- Pick up the Journal from the stand.
- 26Talk to Beffica.
- 27Open the Journal.
- 28Scope the Grove!
- Scan six types of Bugsnax in Garden Grove at night (SweetieFly, White Strabby, Weenyworm appear at night; you should have scanned Bunger, Fryder, Shishkabug already).
- 29Return with Beffica.
- 30Pop Quiz!
- Scan and catch Beffica's favorite Bugsnak, the Weenyworm (appears at night).
- 31Feed Beffica the Weenyworm.
- 32Dig that dirt!
- Sleep in Beffica's bed until midnight.
- 33Go to Snaxburg and locate Wambus's house near his farm to observe his activities between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m.
- 34Get Beffica back to Snaxburg!
- Convince Beffica to go home by talking to her.
- 35Wiggle Rocks The Beach (Giver: Wiggle)
- Pen Pineapple!
- Catch a Pineantula on the beach.
- Pen Pineapple!
Side Quest
Complete all side quests in Bugsnax with this comprehensive guide. Learn how to find, catch, and feed Bugsnax to complete objectives for Wambus, Gramble, Beffica, and more.
- 1Wambus Digs Deeper
- Roots and Fruits!
Giver: Wambus
Objective: Plant a root Bugsnak (Rootle or White Rootle from Flavor Falls) and a fruit Bugsnak (Strabby from Flavor Falls) in the garden at Wambus' farm.
- Roots and Fruits!
- 2Soiled!
Giver: Wambus
Objective: Catch a Spuddy in Scorched Gorge. - 3Daily Fiber!
Giver: Wambus
Objective: Catch one Spuddy in Scorched Gorge and feed it to Filbo. - 4Soiled!
Giver: Wambus
Objective: Gather fertilizer from the bathroom. - 5Undergrowth!
Giver: Wambus
Objective: Plant a Snaquiri (Simmering Springs), an Incherrito (Sizzlin Sands), and a Sherbie (Boiling Bay) in the garden. - 6Harvest Time!
Giver: Wambus
Objective: Sleep until noon and visit Wambus.
- Empty Nest!
Giver: Gramble
Objective: Donate six Bugsnax to Gramble's ranch. - Training Day!
Giver: Gramble
Objective: Use the Buggy Ball with chocolate to guide a Charwee to the finish, avoiding Wiigle. - More to Love!
Giver: Gramble
Objective: Donate a Preying Picantis (Sizzlin Sands) and a Scoopy Banoopy (Frosted Peak) to Gramble. - Love is Patient!
Giver: Gramble
Objective: Sleep for a while and visit Gramble.
- Rumor Mill
Giver: Beffica
Objective: Sleep until midnight, find Wiggle, and follow her to get information. - Rumor Mill Part 2!
Giver: Beffica
Objective: Catch and feed one Crispy Snakpod (Garden Grove) to Beffica. - The Big Snoop!
Giver: Beffica
Objective: Sleep until midnight, find Cromdo, and follow him to get information. - The Big Snoop Part 2!
Giver: Beffica
Objective: Find three Grumpy Snakpods in Simmering Springs (one floating, one in the training camp with the Buggy Ball, one on the beach walls near palms). - Imitation Beef!
Giver: Beffica
Objective: Sleep until midnight, find Chandlo, and observe him to get information. - Imitation Beef Part 2!
Giver: Beffica
Objective: Turn Beffica's arms green by feeding her green Bugsnax (like a Green Crapple from Boiling Bay) and using the snaxperiment. Get the truth out of Snorpy by observing and following him. Talk to Beffica.
- Volunteers Needed!
Giver: Floofty
Objective: Ask eight Grumps for help. - Last Meal!
Giver: Floofty
Objective: Fully transform Floofty using the snaxperiment. - Head Games!
Giver: Floofty
Objective: Load Bugsnax into the funnel, activate the device, observe, and talk to Floofty.
- Yellow Submarine!
Giver: Wiggle
Objective: Catch and feed two Sandopedes (Flavor Falls) to Wiggle. - Fly Me to the Moon!
Giver: Wiggle
Objective: Catch and feed one White Cheepoof (Scorched Gorge) to Wiggle. - Dance with the Dragon!
Giver: Wiggle
Objective: Meet Wiggle in Boiling Bay. Scan and catch one Megamaki by using the Trip Shot between metal poles to separate it into Minimaki, then catch four Minimaki. Feed Wiggle one Megamaki.
- That's a Relief!
Giver: Triffany
Objective: Meet Triffany in Flavor Fall. Scan a stone Grumpus statue in a cave near Triffany. Catch a Pinkle using the snakgrappler to steal its jar and catch it with the same jar. Feed Triffany a Pinkle. - Dead Man's Chest!
Giver: Triffany
Objective: Meet Triffany in Boiling Bay. Scan a treasure chest in the boat ruins in the sea. Catch a Paletoss by luring a Paletoss Grande to hot lava and using the bugnet. Feed Triffany a Paletoss. - A Peak to Remember!
Giver: Triffany
Objective: Meet Triffany in Frosted Peak and climb the mountain.
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