If you’ve typed this exact string into a search bar, you’re likely stuck at a specific screen, staring at a pixelated ocean, or trying to solve a cryptic puzzle involving aquatic predators and green-eyed monsters. You are not alone.

A green glow will illuminate the tablet. The ghost will scream and vanish. The exit gate (previously blocked by coral) will now open.

You have solved the Sharks Lagoon jealousy puzzle. Part 6: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q: I typed "ENVY" and nothing happened. What went wrong? A: Two possibilities. First, ensure you are at the correct altar (the one with the weeping eye, not the shark tooth shrine). Second, reboot the game. A known glitch in v2.4.1 causes the jealousy trigger to fail if you entered any other word first.

The ghost pirate will spawn behind you. Listen to his monologue. He will say the trigger phrase: "She feeds on the bitter fruit of comparison."

Open your chat box (press / on PC or tap the chat bubble on mobile).

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Do not type it in all caps unless you want to. The game accepts envy , Envy , or ENVY .

A: Yes. In Sharks Lagoon Nightmare difficulty, the hint word changes to "INVIDIOUS" (meaning tending to provoke envy). This catches many players off guard.