To unlock the secret ending in Chapter 5 (Bro Sponge) of the Roblox survival game Kitty by GabStudio, you must craft the Magnifying Glass at the second-floor workbench inside Squidward's house and keep it in your inventory when completing the stage. Finishing the escape with this crafted item triggers an alternate cutscene and awards the official Roblox badge "Chapter 5 Secret Ending" with the description "What a crazy ending."
Completing this alternate escape requires finishing the standard vault puzzles alongside a multi-step scavenger hunt across the map to locate the three Magnifying Glass components.
Magnifying Glass Parts and Key Locations
Crafting the Magnifying Glass requires finding three distinct parts stored across the Bro Sponge map. Each component is locked behind specific keys or interaction tools:
| Component | Container / Spot | Unlocking Tool Needed | Tool Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frame | Chest on the 2nd floor of SpongeBob's house | Blue Key | Behind a door opened with the Crowbar |
| Handle | Locker inside Sandy's rocket | Lockpick | Next to Sandy's rocket (or picnic table / SpongeBob's 2nd floor) |
| Lens (Glass) | Red chest inside the Krusty Krab | Red Key | Near the green boat / lifeguard stand |
Step-by-Step Walkthrough for the Secret Ending
Follow these steps to gather the components, craft the tool, and complete the escape sequence:
- Collect the Crowbar and Blue Key: Retrieve the Crowbar from its spawn location (documented inside the red house / Chum Bucket area). Use the Crowbar to open the barred door, which allows you to pick up the Blue Key.
- Retrieve the Frame: Take the Blue Key to the second floor of SpongeBob's house. Unlock the chest on the upper floor to obtain the frame piece. Carry it to the second floor of Squidward's house and place it on the workbench.
- Unlock the Rocket Locker for the Handle: Pick up the Lockpick located near Sandy's rocket. Enter the rocket, use the Lockpick on the locker, and collect the handle. Return to Squidward's house and place the handle onto the workbench.
- Grab the Red Key and Lens: Head toward the green sailboat near the lifeguard stand to find the Red Key. Take the Red Key into the Krusty Krab and open the red chest to collect the glass lens. Bring the lens up to the workbench on the second floor of Squidward's house to assemble the Magnifying Glass.
- Add the Magnifying Glass to Inventory: Pick up the finished Magnifying Glass from the workbench. Player testing in recorded playthroughs confirms you only need the tool in your inventory slots rather than actively held out in your hand.
- Solve the Main Vault Puzzles: Complete the standard chapter puzzle by placing five specific items into the vault to obtain the Secret Recipe:
- Wood Cube: Chopped from Sandy's tree using the Axe.
- Pineapple Cube: Mined from behind SpongeBob's house using the Pickaxe.
- Seaweed Cube: Cut from seaweed near the cell using the Scissors found in Patrick's house.
- Coal: Dug up from the wheelbarrow near the stairs using the Shovel.
- Jellyfish: Caught with the Net found near the garbage dumpsters by the restaurant entrance.
- Trigger the Final Cutscene: Take the Secret Recipe from the unlocked vault and deliver it to Plankton to initiate the ending cutscene.
Secret Ending vs. Normal Ending Cutscene Differences
In the normal ending of Bro Sponge, Plankton betrays the player after receiving the secret formula and calls Bro Sponge and the hostile townspeople to corner Kitty and the player. Kitty and the player run into Sandy's rocket to escape, blasting off toward The Amazing World of Gumbomb.
When escaping with the Magnifying Glass in your inventory:
- When Plankton attempts his betrayal, the mouse uses the Magnifying Glass to burn Plankton (and the screen behind him) underwater.
- The player and Kitty threaten Bro Sponge and the remaining cast with the magnifying glass, frightening them into running away while Kitty laughs.
- During the rocket flight cutscene through space, cameos from The Amazing World of Gumball, Gravity Falls, and Steven Universe can be seen before docking at the space station, unlike the standard ending sequence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need to equip the Magnifying Glass in your hand to escape?
No. In video walkthroughs of the Bro Sponge update, players confirmed that simply possessing the Magnifying Glass in an inventory slot is sufficient to trigger the secret ending upon interacting with the exit sequence.
Where is the crafting workbench located in Chapter 5?
The workbench is located on the second floor of Squidward's house. All three parts (frame, handle, and lens) must be brought there to assemble the Magnifying Glass.
Can you get the secret ending in single-player mode?
Yes, though community documentation notes that single-player mode can be slightly more challenging due to limited inventory management compared to having additional slots or cooperative teammates carrying the standard puzzle cubes.
What badge do you receive for completing this ending?
Escaping while holding the crafted item unlocks the official Roblox badge "Chapter 5 Secret Ending" under the Kitty place page, which carries the description "What a crazy ending."
