Bug Fixes / Changes

Major Fixes:

• Network code improvements that reduce random client disconnects and lag.
• Designer placed foliage objects properly show up for clients when joining a Playground that was loaded from a save.

Crash Fixes:

• Fixed random crash that could occur loading a save or returning back to Design mode.
• Fixed crash that could occur with creatures that use ranged attacks.
• Fixed crash that could occur loading a save from version 1.1.3 or before.
• Fixed crash that could occur after closing the Inventory screen or one of the radial menus.
• Fixed crash that could occur when a building was destroyed that had other buildings attached to it.

Other Bug Fixes:

• Fixed items collected during Play mode sometimes not showing back up after returning to Design mode.
• Downloading a Standard Save Copy of a Shared World Design Playground works properly.
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We have released Patch 1.3.1 for everyone to download and install. Please update your game and let us know if you continue to experience any further issues. We appreciate your patience! :)

Bug Fixes / Changes

Major Fixes:

• Weapons will equip after your attack animation completes if you trigger an equip action mid-attack.
• You can build on the Baseball again.
• Sizzle rate in the BBQ Spill is no longer being applied multiple times causing the rate to increase extremely fast.
• Fixed issue where the client would not be allowed to build in locations that had a building that was removed.
• You can eat off of the Campfire again.
• The Fan in Playgrounds works more reliably when placed on the ground.

Changes:

• Lowered Sour Battle Axe damage by 10%.
• Health and Safety Badge only life steals on Combo Finishers.
• Creature Spawner Gizmo for Playgrounds changes it's spawn radius ...

We have released Patch 1.3.1 for everyone to download and install. Please update your game and let us know if you continue to experience any further issues. We appreciate your patience! :)

Bug Fixes / Changes

Major Fixes:

• Weapons will equip after your attack animation completes if you trigger an equip action mid-attack.
• You can build on the Baseball again.
• Sizzle rate in the BBQ Spill is no longer being applied multiple times causing the rate to increase extremely fast.
• Fixed issue where the client would not be allowed to build in locations that had a building that was removed.
• You can eat off of the Campfire again.
• The Fan in Playgrounds works more reliably when placed on the ground.

Changes:

• Lowered Sour Battle Axe damage by 10%.
• Health and Safety Badge only life steals on Combo Finishers.
• Creature Spawner Gizmo for Playgrounds changes it's spawn radius ...

The Grounded team is pleased to present the next update to Grounded with a new experience called Playgrounds. This new mode allows you to create, share, and play an endless amount of new content where only your imagination is the limit.

That’s not all, this update adds many quality-of-life changes, 40+ new building pieces, a revamped BURG.L quest system, and even a way to throw some hoops with the all-new basketball item. But first, let’s dive into Playgrounds… a new way to play and experience Grounded!

The Make It and Break It Update

Playgrounds

Introducing Playgrounds, our ambitious new game mode that allows you to cr...

Come help us Make It and Break It with the new 1.3 Update!

The test is optional, but we always appreciate the extra help! Please keep in mind that this is the development phase of this update, and there is always a risk when testing out new features. Any progress you make on the test server may or may not carry over, so please keep this in mind when you join. We love having you all help us and appreciate it greatly.

After joining the test server, be sure to join our Discord server if you haven't yet so that you can chat with others who are testing! Not only that, you'll have an easy way to share your feedback and suggestions with the community and directl...

We have released Patch 1.2.6 for everyone to download and install. Please update your game and let us know if you continue to experience any further issues. We appreciate your patience! :)

Bug Fixes / Changes

Major Fixes:

• Fixed a memory leak crash that could happen while the game is paused.
• Reduced memory usage on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S to reduce out of memory crashes.

Bug Fixes:

• Clients will no longer randomly have a very dark exterior or a very bright interior after respawning.

Ever dream of having your art in a video game? Then your dream can become reality! Introducing the Grounded Sign Art Contest!

This contest will give you the opportunity to get your art into Grounded! Your art will be accessible to all players to make their bases even cozier! Create a 1200x1200 art piece that is Grounded themed and best represents the game art style and win a chance to have your art be put into the game for all to see!

To learn how to submit your beautiful works of art, check out the information below!

Timeline:

• Aug 31st - Sept 20th 11:59 PM Pacific
• Judging Sept 22nd - 26th
• Winners will be announced on September 27th, 2023, live on stream.
  • Twitch.tv/obsidian

Judges:

Grounded Team

• The Grounded team will judge each entry based on originality, creativity, and Grounded-related themes.

Regions:

Contestants limited to Xbox sup...

We are currently releasing patch 1.2.5 to everyone. Please update your game as soon as you can and let us know if you continue to experience any further issues.

Bug Fixes / Changes

Major Fixes:

• Fixed issue where sometimes for clients, crossbows would not show their display name or load correctly.
• Fixed item duplication glitch that could be done using storage chests.
• Reduced memory usage notably to reduce Out of Memory crashes.

Bug Fixes:

• Additional Infected Broodmother Lair adjustments to prevent cheesing.
• Players can remove completed items from production buildings individually.
• Relocating a ladder multiple times no longer increases the resources dropped when destroyed.
• Dug up treasure at the sandbox properly restores to the correct location after load.
• Reduced CPU usage after loading into the game.