New update for Windows version Bugsnax released on November 12, 2024 and adds SteamVR support to the game. This Bugsnax The VR update launched exactly four years after the game was first released and is freely available to anyone who owns the title via Steam.
Bugsnax developer Young Horses suggests that the game's VR mode began as a “fun side project” pursued by one of its programmers. The development of this project was made available on the beta branch of Steam in October 2024, giving players the first chance to experience Bugsnax in VR. However, it seems that not much player testing was needed, as the VR update was sent to the retail branch only a month after the beta release.
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Really, Bugsnax The VR update is now available to all players on Steam, allowing them to enjoy the game on SteamVR. In particular, the developer states that the VR game mode has been tested with Meta Quest 2 and 3, Valve Index and PSVR2, and fans using one of these headsets should therefore expect a smooth experience (provided they have a “high-end” ). Windows Gaming Desktop with NVIDIA 3000 Series Graphics). In addition, the developer has confirmed that the mode has gamepad support, which will please players who prefer to play without motion controls.
Bugsnax VR is now available
Young Horses also provided some information on the possibility Bugsnax VR is coming to more platforms. Specifically, the developer indicates that there are currently no plans to bring the mode to other platforms, be it PSVR2, Meta Quest standalone, or Apple Vision Pro. However, there are plans to bring SteamVR support to the Windows version of the game on the Epic Games Store, making it easier for players who primarily use the launcher to enjoy the update.
Considering why Bugsnax VR is not planned for platforms other than SteamVR, the developer states that the game was built with a proprietary engine that makes a full port prohibitively time consuming. While this may be disappointing for players who own the game on other platforms such as the PlayStation 5, at the time of writing there is an option to get it at a discount on Steam. Really, Bugsnax is currently 60% off on Steam to celebrate the game's four-year anniversary, and fans interested in the VR mode may want to take advantage of this promotion before it ends.
VR updates and Steam promotions aren't the only ways Young Horses is celebrating the game's anniversary, as they've also announced the launch of an online store where fans can purchase Bugsnax: The Card Game. For the uninitiated, this physical card game was funded through Kickstarter in April 2024, and the new store will give players who haven't committed to the campaign the chance to bring some card-sized Bugsnax into their homes.
- Released
- November 12, 2020
