Release Timeline
Catch Bugs Launch
February 2, 2026Initial release of Catch Bugs! by Catch Bugs! (abzent). The game launched with the following features:
- 6 starting biomes: Grasslands, Forest, River, Jungle, Caves, Desert
- 100+ insect species across Common to Legendary rarities
- Vivarium passive income system
- 20+ net types from Flimsy to Dark Matter
- Mutation system with 8 mutation types
- Weather events (45-minute cycles, 5-minute durations)
- Potion crafting system
- Gamepass system (Sell Anywhere, VIP, Double XP, Extra Luck)
Major Updates
Crawlwood & Moon Hollow Update
March 2026Added two new biomes with unique mechanics:
- Crawlwood - Mysterious forest requiring potions to access fully
- Moon Hollow - Magical zone where bugs glow at night
- New nets: Nature Net, Toadstool Net, Royal Net
- New secret: The Hollow (time-gated access)
Deeproot Caves Expansion
April 2026Added subterranean content:
- Deeproot Caves - Ancient depths with rare Cave Mother bug
- New nets: Demon Net, Nuclear Net, Frosty Net
- New mutation: Crystalized (requires Crystal Lure)
- New lure types: Quasar, Dark Matter
Desert & Dune Burrow
Late April 2026Major expansion to desert content:
- Dune Burrow - Subterranean desert caves
- New nets: Lightning Net, Hellfire Net, Steampunk Net, Scorpion Net
- Colossal Worm Supreme bug added
- New mutations: Barren (Sandstorm), Solar Lure added
- New potion ingredients from desert biome
Jewel Jungle & Secret Tomb
May 2026End-game biomes with maximum difficulty:
- Jewel Jungle - Gem-encrusted mystical jungle
- Secret Tomb - Ancient ruins requiring quest completion
- New nets: Dreamcatcher Net, Bone Net, Bamboo Net, Blossom Net
- Canopy Fly Dragon Supreme bug added (819k/min Vivarium)
- Ancient Relic Net added (requires obby completion)
- Blossomwing biome added with Cherry Blossom Lure
Rarity System Evolution
| Rarity | Added | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Common | Launch | Base rarity, most frequent spawns |
| Uncommon | Launch | Moderate rarity, good starter value |
| Rare | Launch | Valuable catches, good Vivarium candidates |
| Legendary | Launch | Glow at night for easier spotting |
| Celestial | March 2026 | Cave Mother and similar high-value bugs |
| Zenith | May 2026 | Blossomwing and similar ultra-rare species |
| Supreme | May 2026 | 1 in 20,000,000 - Ant God, Sand Worm, etc. |
Balance Changes
Net Adjustments
- Flimsy Net - Max weight reduced from 100g to 80g (Early April 2026)
- Royal Net - Strength increased from 14 to 15 to gate Moon Hollow properly (Late April 2026)
- Black Hole Net - Luck reduced from 10,000% to 9,421% for balance (May 2026)
Mutation Rate Adjustments
- Base mutation chance - Remained at 1 in 90 throughout
- Weather override - Changed from 1 in 4 to 1 in 3 during weather events (April 2026)
- Evil mutation - Probability reduced from 3% to 2.44% (May 2026)
Rune System & Desert Lure Wave Added 2026-06-26
What changed since launch
- Rune system introduced with the April 2026 Desert update — a consumable multiplier layer that stacks with your net's luck stat, the active lure's spawn-pressure bonus, and the active 5-minute weather event. Best saved for Sandstorm, Solar, or Area 51 event windows. Exact Rune multiplier values are not published by the developer — see the Rune System guide for setup details and stacking tips.
- New lures (April 2026 Desert update): Sandstorm Lure (1-in-20 Barren Mutation, pairs with Sandstorm event), Solar Lure (+15% Net Strength daytime, pairs with Solar Event), Area 51 Lure (1-in-20 Extraterrestrial Mutation, added with Desert update). Full S/A/B/C/D ranking on the Lure Tier List page.
- Endgame nets added (April 2026): Dark Matter Net, Nuclear Net, Black Hole Net, and Demon Net — all detailed on the Net Tier List page.
Verified against catch-bugs.com update log (last checked 2026-05-18) and Fandom wiki. Added to this page 2026-06-26 by the wiki maintainer.
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