VR: Allow jumping with the right analog stick up direction while walking.
VR: Fix OpenGL issue with Snaxscope UI rendering upside down.

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[bugsnaxcardgame.com].

Thanks for 4 incredible years and for loving our games as much as we love to make them

-The Young Horses

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: 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.

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!

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.


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.


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[www.uploadvr.com], or Virtual Desktop[www.vrdesktop.net].

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.