Obsidian Entertainment’s backyard survival titleGroundedhas been available in early access since July 28th. In an effort to constantly improve the game, the first patch has been released that will address various bugs and fixes.
Groundedis currently available on PC and Xbox One and has already surpassedone million players in the first 48 hours. Players can explore the backyard solo or team up with friends to conquer the massive backyard environment. Although many players are not having major issues with servers, some in-game multiplayer functions have caused crashes. As an early access game,Groundedstill has room to grow and patches will help keep in-game problems to a minimum.
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The 0.1.2 patch fixes many issues with crashing including scenarios whereGroundedwould crash upon approaching juice drops, or crash if an insect is being damaged by a base trap. A profile selection bug has also been addressed that caused loss of saved data. The patch also addresses the excess larva and fixes spawning issues with crafting materials. Although seemingly small issues, these bugs have prevented certain in-game actions and have been solved so the game runs smoothly.
Groundedwill also have monthly updatesthat will look to improve gameplay and introduce new exciting features. The patch may not add anything exciting toGrounded, but it does set the stage for a smooth transition into the first update, which could be packed full of new content. Many believe that the first update could feature new insects, materials, crafting and possibly new locations. Since monthly updates are expected,Groundedwill go through many changes and updates before its full release, which is scheduled for 2021.
Groundedis very different than Obsidian Entertainment’s usual RPG games, however, many are seeing the similarities in survival aspects inGroundedand Obsidian’s other titles.Groundedis a uniquely fresh take on survival games and has been heavily praised for its immersive world and attention to detail. These elements ofGroundedhave been heavily praised and said to succeed where games likeFallout 76came up short.
Groundedthrows players into the challenging backyard environment and quickly must figure out how to survive. Learning every action can be tricky butbeginner’s guidescan help figure out how to get started. As players learn to survive and thrive in the backyard, updates and patches will change gameplay and keep the game fresh for the 2021 release.
The fullGrounded0.1.2 patch notes can beviewed here.
Groundedis available on PC and Xbox One, and will release on Xbox Series X later.
