Bugsnax And Snaktooth Island, Explained
Bugsnax is a game about mysteries, with each new revelation prompting further questions. Whether you're interested in Bugsnak physiology, grumpus psychology, or the history of Snaktooth Island, the game has plenty of content to keep you guessing.
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The biggest source of questions is probably a post-credits cutscene that reveals that there's far more to the game than some light horror revelations that occur at the end of the game. And then came the Bigsnax update and the Triplicate Space. Let's dive in and explore the lore of Bugsnax.
There will major spoilers for Bugsnax, the Bigsnax update, and the secret area found in Boiling Bay.
When you first meet them, Bugsnax appear to be adorable creatures that simply inhabit Snaktooth Island. They're viewed with awe thanks to the effects of Snakification (turning grumpuses into Bugsnax gradually) and how tasty they are.
It's revealed at the end of the game that Bugsnax are, in fact, parasites. Their appearance and their tastiness are an evolutionary adaptation to make them attractive to grumpuses. This is because the process of Snakification is how Bugsnax reproduce, and this can be witnessed in-game during the Escape from Snaktooth quest. If a grumpus eats too many Bugsnax during this quest, they will become entirely Snakified and dissolve into the ground.
This is similar to many real-life plants, such as strawberries, that are brightly colored and tasty to get birds and other animals to eat them. Their indigestible seeds are then excreted and the plant has managed to spread. This may be why the humble Strabby is the first Bugsnak you encounter - it's a clue as to the Bugsnax true forms.
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