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Grow A Colony Gamepasses

Every live Roblox store pass, Robux prices, and whether free play is enough after Update 5.3.

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Gamepasses and Shop

Grow A Colony is free to play on Roblox. You can hatch Workers, Majors, and Drones, dig a nest, spend Skill Tree points from Update 5.2, and fight bugs or rival colonies without spending Robux. The official Store still sells five gamepasses from creator sebcaddy1. This page lists every pass we verified on the universe catalog, what the store text claims, and how each one fits a legitimate colony plan — not a pay-to-win shopping list.

Buy only from the in-experience Store or the official Grow A Colony Roblox page Store tab. Never purchase “cheap passes” from Discord DMs. VIP / private servers are not enabled for this experience (createVipServersAllowed is false), so you cannot buy a locked lobby to skip 12-player wars.

Live gamepass list (verified catalog)

Prices are Robux as listed on the creator catalog. sebcaddy1 can change them; re-check in-game before you spend.

PassRobuxStore claimFirst listed
2X Points39Double skill / progression points forever1 Aug 2026
2X Food99Double food forever1 Aug 2026
Queen Bee (Perm)199Grants the bee inside Grow A Colony5 Aug 2026
Hornet (perm)299Grants the hornet inside Grow A Colony8 Aug 2026
Upgrade All Stats399Maxes all stats23 Aug 2026

Upgrade All Stats is the newest store item (created 23 August 2026). That is after Update 5.3 fairness notes landed on the description, so treat it as a late convenience pass, not a required unlock for new queens.

2X Points — cheapest skill-tree helper

Update 5.2 added the skill tree. Points are the long-term currency that makes Workers forage better and Majors hit harder. 2X Points is the cheapest pass and the one that most clearly multiplies a system the free game already gives you. If you already follow the Skill Tree route and the Skills tier list, doubling points shortens the grind; it does not replace choosing the right nodes.

Skip this pass on day one. Claim Daily Rewards, stabilize Food and Water, then decide. New-player fairness in 5.3 already softens early progression — stacking a points pass on a starving nest wastes Robux.

2X Food — economy multiplier

Food is the real bottleneck: Majors and Drones eat, eggs cost calories, and wars burn replacements. 2X Food claims a permanent double on food. That helps Scavenge loops described in How to Get Food and Worker-first builds on the Ant Roles tier list.

It does not replace troop orders. If Follow / Scavenge / Attack are wrong, extra food still leaks. Read Troop Orders before you buy. Players who only want a smoother mid-game often pick 2X Food after 2X Points, not before a safe nest exists — see Nest Layout.

Queen Bee (Perm) vs Queen Bee raids

The store pass Queen Bee (Perm) “grants the bee” inside the experience. That is separate from the PvE Queen Bee Raid loop where colonies fight a hive for ants and food. Do not confuse a cosmetic or unlockable bee unit with beating the raid boss for free loot.

If you enjoy bee-themed combat, this pass is optional flavor. Free players still raid, still hatch eggs, and still use Creatures knowledge for spiders, wasps, mantises, and termites tagged on the Roblox page. Spend here only after food and a vault exist.

Hornet (perm)

Hornet (perm) is the highest-priced creature unlock besides the all-stats pass. Store text says it grants the hornet in Grow A Colony. Treat it like Queen Bee Perm: a paid unit/unlock, not a substitute for Beat Bugs and Bosses or War and PvP. A hornet does not dig your choke or hatch Workers.

Priority if you buy any creature pass: Hornet after Queen Bee only if you already like the bee and still have spare Robux. Most colonies should fund Eggs and Ants with gameplay first.

Upgrade All Stats — late convenience, not a tutorial skip

Upgrade All Stats (399 Robux, 23 Aug 2026) claims fully maxed stats. That can flatten the skill-tree journey the wiki teaches in How to Play and Getting Started. We list it honestly because it is in the live catalog, but it is the worst first purchase: you skip learning which stats matter, and 5.3 already tries to make new queens competitive without a wallet.

If you still buy it, keep practicing nest geometry and troop modes. Max stats on an open surface nest still lose wars on a 12-player server.

Who should spend nothing

Free play is the intended loop. Promo codes are currently empty. Daily rewards, Scavenge, bug kills, and colony fights all grant ants and food. Gamepasses are optional multipliers and unlocks. Beginners should finish the Colony Checklist for several sessions before opening the Store.

How to buy safely

  1. Launch from the official experience URL, not a search ad.
  2. Open the in-game Shop / Store or the Roblox Store tab on the same place.
  3. Confirm the pass name matches this table (especially Queen Bee (Perm) vs raid UI).
  4. Complete the Roblox purchase prompt — never a third-party “Robux generator.”
  5. Rejoin if the unlock does not appear; then check Updates in case a patch delayed entitlements.
  • How to Play — free core loop
  • Skill Tree — what 2X Points actually multiplies
  • Creatures — bees, hornets, spiders, wasps, mantises
  • Trello — no official board; Store is the catalog source
  • Links hub — canonical Roblox URL

Gamepasses change. We will revise this table when sebcaddy1 adds, retires, or reprices passes. Until then, treat the five rows above as the complete live shop.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Grow A Colony on Roblox.

Does Grow A Colony have gamepasses?

Yes. The live catalog lists 2X Points (39 Robux), 2X Food (99), Queen Bee Perm (199), Hornet Perm (299), and Upgrade All Stats (399). Buy only from the official Roblox Store.

Do I need gamepasses to enjoy Grow A Colony?

No. The game is free-to-play. Update 5.3 improved fairness for new players. Passes speed points, food, or unlock bee/hornet units — they are optional.

What is the cheapest useful Grow A Colony pass?

2X Points at 39 Robux is the cheapest and ties directly to the Update 5.2 skill tree. Buy it only after food is stable.

Is Upgrade All Stats worth it?

It is the most expensive convenience pass (399 Robux, added 23 Aug 2026). It skips learning the skill tree. Most players should use the Skill Tree guide instead.

Can I buy a VIP server?

No. Private / VIP servers are disabled for this experience. You play on public servers up to 12 players. See War and PvP for lobby politics.