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Brookhollow Park: A World of Bugs, New and Old
Brookhollow Park is alive with a mix of familiar and entirely new insect inhabitants. All the residents you remember from the original Backyard—like ants, stinkbugs, weevils, mites, and spiders—have been reworked and are making a return. Joining them are exciting new species.
One notable newcomer is the graceful cockroach, a durable Tier-4 foe that can effectively block your attacks. Executive Producer Marcus Morgan has also confirmed brand-new creatures such as a large Scorpion, a blue butterfly, caterpillars, and snails, each adding unique challenges to the environment. For instance, the scorpion will likely be a fast, venomous predator, while caterpillars and snails might introduce new early-game hazards. Classic hostile bugs like wolf spiders, spiderlings, and bombardiers will still patrol the park, but many now have updated behaviors, including the ability to dash, making combat much more dynamic.
Tameable Bug Mounts
You'll also be able to befriend and ride certain bugs, turning them into valuable allies! The Red Ant Buggy allows for quick traversal and lets you gather and build while on the move. The Orb Weaver Buggy is a spider mount that uses web attacks to stun enemies. (All rideable spiders can be used as mounts, and for those with arachnophobia, a safe mode allows you to disable or tone down spiders.) Other buggies will also exist, each with their own special perks.
While a full list of creatures isn't yet available, confirmed new and returning types include (among others):
- Cockroaches
- Spiders (Orb Weaver, Wolf Spider)
- Ants (Soldier and Carpenter types)
- Beetles (Bombardier, etc.)
- Flying insects (Bees, Dragonflies, Butterflies)
- The new Scorpion, Caterpillar, Snail, and Blue Butterfly
The table below summarizes key confirmed creatures and roles:
| Creature (Type) | Notes / Behavior / Weakness |
| Cockroach (Tier 4) | New armored insect – blocks heavy attacks; likely vulnerable to flanking. |
| Red Ant Buggy | Friendly mount and ally – rideable, helps carry resources, even smash/build with it. |
| Orb Weaver Spider | Rideable mount – web-slinging attacks that stun enemies. |
| Scorpion (New) | Large predator – likely venomous sting (shown in previews); presumed high-damage melee. |
| Blue Butterfly (New) | Aerial insect – possibly peaceful or a collectible (behavior not fully revealed). |
| Caterpillar (New) | Ground critter – nature of attacks unknown (previewed). |
| Snail (New) | Slow-moving creature – possibly shoots projectiles/slime (previewed). |
| Spiderling / Wolf Spider | Fast melee attackers; common from original (dodging needed). |
| Bombardier Beetle | Spits poison; returning enemy from Grounded 1. |
| Stinkbug / Ladybug | Ranged (acid spit) and passive buffs respectively; returning insects. |
(Behavior details for new bugs are limited; expect Grounded 1-like roles with novel twists)