What to know
- Grubblers do not appear on the in-game map at all
- You must explore forests manually to locate them
- Yellow-tinted trees indicate an active Grubbler
- Tree clusters often contain more than one Grubbler
StarRupture encourages hands-on exploration, and Grubblers are a good example of that design. Instead of relying on map icons or quest markers, you need to read the environment carefully to track them down.
Below is a complete, step-by-step breakdown of how to find and collect Grubblers efficiently.
How Grubblers spawn in the world
Grubblers spawn directly inside trees scattered across the world. These trees are not marked in any way on your map, which means wandering and visual scanning are required. You are not looking for a specific biome icon or waypoint—only natural-looking tree groups.
The key detail is coloration. Trees containing Grubblers have a noticeable yellow tint compared to surrounding foliage. This color difference is subtle at a distance but becomes obvious once you are nearby.
How to find Grubblers step by step
Since Grubblers never appear on the map, relying on navigation tools will slow you down. Move through open terrain and head toward visible forests or wooded patches instead.
Step 1: Search for groups of trees
Single, isolated trees rarely pay off. Focus on clusters of trees, as these areas are far more likely to contain at least one Grubbler spawn.
Step 2: Watch for yellow-tinted trees
As you move through a forested area, scan the tree colors carefully. Trees that look more yellow than green are strong indicators of a Grubbler inside.
Step 3: Check every yellow tree in the cluster
Once you find one yellow tree, do not leave immediately. Clusters often spawn multiple Grubblers, sometimes spread across several nearby trees.
Step 4: Move to the next forest patch
After clearing a cluster, continue exploring rather than waiting in the same spot. Grubbler hunting is most efficient when you keep moving between tree groups.
Grubbler uses in StarRupture
1. Consumable healing item
- Eating a Grubbler restores 30 HP
- Useful as an emergency heal during exploration or combat
2. Grants toxicity
- Consuming a Grubbler applies +10 Toxicity
- Best used when your toxicity tolerance can handle it
3. Resource gathered from plants
- Classified as a plant-based consumable
- Found specifically inside yellow-tinted trees
4. Used in the analyzing station
- Grubblers can be processed at the Analyzing Station
- Likely required for crafting, research, or progression systems tied to plant materials
5. Inventory value item
- Displays a +15 value, making it useful as a tradable or stockpiled resource
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About StarRupture
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Title | StarRupture |
| Developer | Creepy Jar |
| Publisher | Creepy Jar |
| Release Stage | Early Access |
| Launch Date | January 6, 2026 |
| Platform | Steam (PC) |
| Genre | First-person open-world survival, base building, exploration |
| Game Modes | Single-player, Online Co-op (up to 4 players) |
| Core Focus | Base building, automation, resource management, combat vs alien creatures |
| Setting | Hostile alien planet with dynamic environmental hazards |
| Early Access Note | Active development; content and mechanics may change |
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