BFBBMix/Releases
< BFBBMix
Full game[edit]
These downloads are for full game versions of BFBBMix.
Version 5.06[edit]
Released 4 March 2022
Changelog
- Xbox: Fixes softlock when disconnecting the controller.
- Fixes potential softlock when trading socks in the menu by calling Hans.
- Adds a clam near the start of each world which offers sock hints.
- There is now at least one purple shiny object in every sub-area of every world.
- A prompt now asks if you want to make a save file at the start of the game.
- Reselecting the currently playing Krusty Deluxe stage will now simply respawn the player.
- Adds a new purpose to the spongeball pickup in Rock Bottom.
- Makes the effect of a button more visible and persistent in Rock Bottom.
- Earlier checkpoints can no longer be accidentally retriggered after progressing in Jellyfish Volcano, Squidward's Dream, and the Robo-SpongeBob fight.
- Fixes an issue where you couldn't unpause with the Start button.
- Various minor fixes and adjustments throughout the game.
Version 5.05[edit]
Released 25 September 2021
Changelog
- Makes the objective of a sock in Flounder Hill more clear.
- Makes the exit leaving Sandy's Dream more apparent.
- Makes it clear which roses you can stand on in Sandy's Dream.
- Adds a cutscene revealing the solution to opening a path in Sandy's Dream.
- Trampolines in the Robo-Plankton boss fight bounce you higher so you no longer need to spin-stall before hitting him.
- Changes the behavior of a task warp in Jellyfish Fields.
- Adds the complete credits to the main menu.
- Fixes the collision of rocks around the fountain outside Jellyfish Caves.
- Improves the appearance of scenery in Downtown Bikini Bottom and Rock Bottom.
- Fixes an issue in the hub where objects and enemies were visible on the ceiling.
- Fixes major instances of z-fighting in Downtown Bikini Bottom.
Version 5.04[edit]
Released 14 March 2021
Changelog
- Adds checkpoints to the Robo-Sandy fight.
- Robo-Sandy now reverts back to her previous phase if the player takes too long during the acorn phase.
- Adds transparency to the waterfall in Jellyfish Fields.
- Adds a purple shiny object to Jellyfish Fields.
- Changes bungee objectives in Sand Mountain and Rock Bottom.
- Repairs camera collision with most walls in Jellyfish Fields and Downtown Bikini Bottom.
- Fixes a bug where trading socks for a spatula would lower the menu sock count for the current level.
- Fixes a bug where players could see the 100% ending with 99 spatulas.
- Fixes a bug where the camera would get stuck when talking to Mr. Krabs or Patrick for the first time.
- Fixes severe z-fighting in Downtown Bikini Bottom and Sand Mountain.
- Xbox-specific fixes:
- Adds a warning to the New Game menu about unplugging the controller.
- Adds a warning to the Load Game menu about the inability to return to the main menu.
- The floating button above NPCs now matches the Xbox trigger.
- Updates the main menu credits.
- The button cages in the hub world no longer appear in Quick Play.
Version 5.03[edit]
Released 12 January 2021
Changelog
- Fixed a bug with out-of-bounds detection in Jellyfish Volcano.
- Xbox: Added timer sound for Kelp Vines.
- Modified some visuals in the King Jellyfish boss area.
- Added background visuals to Rock Bottom.
- Added ability to refight Robo-Plankton after completing the boss fight (even on already existing save files).
- Added exit textbox to Patrick's Mind when Patrick runs out of things to say.
- Added exit boat to the Flying Dutchman boss fight.
- Added exit boat to Dutchman's Ship after completing the challenge.
Version 5.02[edit]
Released 5 October 2020
Changelog
- Shows Krusty Deluxe stages in the main Quick Play menu.
- Fixes an issue where boss fights could be unlocked in the hub rather than the menu while playing in Quick Play mode.
- Adds an option to the main menu to check if the game is installed correctly. (If it crashes, the game was not installed correctly.)
- Adjusts placement of some platforms and adds hint text to phase one of the Robo-SpongeBob fight.
- Adds checkpoints to phase two of the Robo-SpongeBob fight.
- Adjusts out-of-bounds detection at the top of Jellyfish Volcano.
- Attempted fix for a rare crash when loading into Poseidome.
- Fixes a typo in Sand Mountain.
- Fixes an issue in Kelp Vines where Gary would talk to the player at unnecessary times.
- Fixes an issue in the Quit Game menu where options would become unselectable.
Version 5.01[edit]
Released 14 September 2020
Changelog
- Fixes an issue that prevented Patrick from trading with the player.
- Fixes an issue in Goo Lagoon where two G-Loves would respawn after being defeated.
- Fixes an issue in the Hub where falling back into the attic would re-trigger the fight music despite lacking any robots.
- Fixes an issue where some players wouldn't get the 100% ending.
- Fixes an issue where the final boss spatula was visible on Xbox.
- Fixes an issue where the player had control of SpongeBob during the ending sequence.
Version 5.0[edit]
Released 28 August 2020
Changelog
- General:
- Chapter 3: Adds Bikini Bottom, Kelp Forest, Flying Dutchman's Graveyard, SpongeBob's Dream, and Chum Bucket Lab.
- Adds three bonus levels: Hole in Sponge!, Switchy Business, and Not Until Four.
- Various bug fixes and quality-of-life improvements in previous levels.
- Adds saving and loading feature.
- Jellyfish Fields:
- Adjusts spawn angles.
- Downtown Bikini Bottom:
- Fixes a crash when transforming into a spongeball near the perimeter of the ring challenge.
- Sand Mountain:
- Adjusts spawn angles.
- Improves collision with a fence in Guppy Mound.
- Xbox:
- Reconverts most levels to be 100% accurate to the GameCube version.
- Adds looping tick sound to timed challenges.
- Fixes an issue with spikes in Jellyfish Caves.
- Fixes wooden tiki shrapnel in Boating School.
- Fixes a bus stop in Rock Bottom Chasm.
Legacy versions[edit]
These downloads are for versions of BFBBMix released before the full game. Many aspects of these builds are now outdated.
GameCube instructions[edit]
Step 1. Extract Battle for Bikini Bottom's data files[edit]
- Download and open Gamecube Rebuilder.
- Click Image > Open and open your Battle for Bikini Bottom ISO.
- On the right side of the window, right-click Root and click Export, which will make a
root
folder. Click Image > Close.
Step 2. Extract BFBBMix into the data files[edit]
- Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract BFBBMix into the
root
folder.
Step 3. Build an ISO file for BFBBMix[edit]
- In GameCube Rebuiler, in Options, ensure the "Do not use 'game.toc'" option is checked. (This is important.)
- Click Root > Open and open the
root
folder. - Click Root > Save. Click Root > Rebuild.
Step 4. Verify the installation[edit]
- Run the game in Nintendont or Dolphin, and press Y at the main menu to check the installation. If the game crashes, go back to a previous step and try again.
Xbox instructions[edit]
To play BFBBMix on Xbox, you will need a softmodded Xbox with a dashboard such as UnleashX or a JTAG/RGH Xbox 360.
- Rip Battle for Bikini Bottom to your Xbox.
- Drag and drop the ripped folder to your PC and extract BFBBMix into the folder.
- Rename the folder something different and drag and drop it back onto your Xbox.
- On your Xbox, use File Explorer to navigate to the BFBBMix folder to run the default.xbe file.
Version 4.0[edit]
Released 14 June 2020
Patches
- Download Version 4.0-Triton Patch for GameCube
- Reverts textbox style back to vanilla for a potential fix for a crash when loading into Poseidome.
- Download Version 4.0-Cocktail Patch for Xbox
- Fix for a crash loading into Prawn.
Changelog
- General:
- Revamps the Prawn boss fight, both visually and in gameplay.
- Adds two bonus levels: Cabin Fever and Mount Don't-Fall-Off.
- Changes the style of textboxes to fit the aesthetic of the menus.
- Rock Bottom:
- Modifies the objectives of a spatula and a sock.
- Mermalair:
- Enlarges the housing of the computer button so that it is easier to hit.
- Downtown Bikini Bottom:
- Moves a "No Spongeball" sign for clarity.
- Xbox:
- Fixes robot death sound in all areas.
Version 3.0[edit]
Released 6 June 2020
Patches
- Download Version 3.0-Jun 7 Patch for Xbox
- Safe area fix in Quick Play menu for visual improvement on displays with overscan.
- Fixes a transparent texture in Jellyfish Volcano.
- Adds a cheat to the Options menu to unlock the boss gates.
- Download Version 3.0-Jun 7 Patch for GameCube
- Adds a cheat to the Options menu to unlock the boss gates.
Changelog
- General:
- Chapter 2: Adds Rock Bottom, Mermalair, Sand Mountain, and Industrial Park.
- Implements chapter boss gates.
- Reorganizes various pause menu items.
- Improves camera collision in certain areas.
- Transparent goo now remains transparent through deaths.
- Player now starts with 4 health in Quick Play.
- Xbox:
- Restores most sound effects.
- Some levels have been re-converted to be accurate to the GameCube version.
- Music has been re-formatted in order to drastically decrease the chances of crashing.
Version 2.1[edit]
Released 15 April 2020
Changelog
- Adds three Chapter 1 Bonus Levels: Rooftop Rumble, Jellyfish Jam, and Patrick's Puzzle.
Version 2.0[edit]
Released 30 March 2020
Patches
- Download Version X1-Apr 9 Patch for Xbox
- Fix for a crash when stunning any enemy in Goo Lagoon or Poseidome.
- Fix for a crash when visiting Goo Lagoon Beach after seeing a Monsoon in the same session.
Changelog
- Jellyfish Fields:
- Fixed camera collision with some walls in the jellyfish cage area.
- Downtown Bikini Bottom:
- Fixed collision with some fences that SpongeBob could walk through.
- Fixed camera collision with the exterior of the Boating School.
- Adjusted the zone where SpongeBob can press R to enter the Boating School.
- Changed the location of one of the spatula warps to make its objective more clear.
- Fix for an issue where Larry would sometimes not give you the spatula for collecting all 11 Steering Wheels.
- Goo Lagoon:
- Fix for an issue where a Ham-Mer could hit you through a wall in Goo Lagoon Caves.
- Fixed camera collision inside the Muscle Bar.
- Xbox:
- Lacks a few enemy sound effects and Poseidome sound effects to essentially eliminate chance of crashes. Sound effects are being worked on for a future version.
Version 1.0[edit]
Released 14 March 2020
Changelog
- Added Jellyfish Fields, Downtown Bikini Bottom, Goo Lagoon, and Poseidome.