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Path of Penitence Bug Buster Request: Hidden Bug Locations

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Bug Buster is one of the requests put out by the Merchant in the Separate Ways DLC of Resident Evil 4 Remake. Read on to learn the locations of the Hidden Bugs in the Path of Penitence and the nearby cliff!

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Bug Buster Request

The Bug Buster request can be seen on top of a crate just beside the Merchant near the Path of Penitence.

Objective Kill 3 Hidden Novistadors
Reward x8 Spinels

How to Find Hidden Novistadors

Equip the Bioscope Sensor

Equip the Biosensor

Unlike regular Novistadors that will ambush you when you get too close, these three bugs will stay hidden even if you get too close. Use the Bioscope Sensor to check whether they are within shooting range.

Hidden Bug Locations

Bug No. 1

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This bug can be seen near the pounding rocks after you first activate them with the lever.

Bug No. 2

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This bug can be seen just as you exit the Path of Penitence. Just as you are walking up the stairs, turn around and use your Biosensor Scope to determine its location.

Bug No. 3

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The last bag can be seen after exiting the Path of Penitence. Go near the stairs and aim your biosensor scope at the wall of the tall structure. The bug will be hiding there high up the wall.

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