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Buggin' Out!

Buggin’ Out! is a multiplayer bug-catching game where you interact, compete with and care for bugs in a whimsical and colourful environment. Explore the island, meet characters and discover new bug species, all based on real life examples!

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About the Game

Buggin’ Out! is a multiplayer bug-catching game where you interact, compete with and care for bugs in a whimsical and colourful environment.

Features:

  • 1-12 Player Lobbies!

  • Currently ~40 Unique Critters to Catch!

  • Player Customisation and Hats

  • Bug-Focused Minigames and Competitions

  • Tons of Quests, NPCs and Little Stories to Uncover!

Catch Bugs!

The island is filled with all sorts of critters! Every bug is based on it's real life counterpart with unique visuals, behaviours and stats! Explore various biomes such as the Fields, Forest or Swamp and capture the bugs that lurk within!

Compete with (or against) your friends!

The island is filled with various competitions and minigames! Catch the fastest snail and beat your friends in a race or battle it out in a game of rock, paper, scissors with your favourite beetle!

Care for your Bugs and Complete Quests!

Decorate a home for your bugs in the terrarium! Play, feed and pet them for precious resources, such as spider webs or food scraps. You can use these resources to trade with NPCs for unique cosmetics, bug bucks and items!

Collect, Customise and Explore!

Customise yourself, collect hats, complete quests, fill up your scrapbook and be the worlds best bug photographer... or just walk around and annoy everyone by scaring their bugs! There are lots of unique items to upgrade, bugs to see and puzzles to complete!