The latest update for Grounded 2, version 0.1.3, focuses on resolving significant issues and improving the overall player experience rather than introducing new content. This patch brings crucial enhancements for the Buggy, introduces save-repair functionalities, and prevents natural resources from respawning within player-built structures. However, it`s worth noting that some players continue to report frequent game crashes.
Obsidian, the developer, describes these additions as `quick fixes` preceding more substantial future changes. Grounded 2 now features several game-repair options designed to mitigate common frustrations. Players can now utilize a `Creature Reset` option to return all creatures to their initial spawn points, and a `Buggy Reset` option to send all Buggies back to their nest, irrespective of their current location or condition.
The game now ensures that all Snail Shells automatically despawn after 24 hours. A separate fix addresses the persistent problem of resources spawning in the middle of player-built structures. Obsidian clarifies that any resources currently obstructing player bases will need to be cleared manually once after the update, but they will not reappear thereafter.
Several Buggy-related bugs have been resolved, including a duplication exploit that involved the Buggy`s inventory. Obsidian also estimates that this new update delivers a notable 30% improvement in game performance and addresses several known glitches that previously caused game crashes. However, the studio reminds players that Grounded 2 is still in early access, and ongoing performance and stability enhancements are to be expected throughout its development.
The Grounded sequel launched in early access at the end of July, quickly attracting over 3 million players.
Grounded 2 Patch 0.1.3 Notes
Quality of Life Updates
- Snail Shells will now automatically despawn after 24 hours.
- Added various “Game Repair Options” for fixing saves:
- Creature Reset option: Moves all creatures back to their intended locations.
- Reset Buggy option: Sends all Buggies back to the nest, regardless of their current state or location.
- UI now displays information about Save Data limits being capped to 10. Players with more saves from before the 0.1.2 update may experience performance issues and are recommended to delete unneeded saves.
Major Bug Fixes
- Significant improvements to game stability, with an estimated 30% performance gain compared to version 0.1.2.1. (Performance and stability will continue to improve throughout development as the game is in Early Access).
- Crash Fixes:
- Resolved a crash triggered when fleeing from the ORC Wave.
- Fixed crashes occurring when accessing various UI menus.
- Addressed several other crash scenarios.
- General performance improvements were made when opening UI.
- Fixed various backend issues with not being able to log in to Microsoft accounts on all platforms.
- Resolved an issue where certain players could not start the Mysterious Stranger Fight in specific scenarios.
- Fixed a progression break where the passage to the Ice Sickles arena would become blocked after a save and load.
- Resolved an issue where some creatures appeared without textures.
- Patched several duplication exploits involving Buggy inventory.
- Fixed an issue where consumables used on Buggies had infinite duration.
Story/Quests
- Players who complete the MIX.R before doing the ORC Receivers quests will now have all quests up to `Wait There`s More` be auto-completed upon completion of the MIX.R.
The Park
- Resources will no longer respawn through player-built structures. (Players will need to manually chop down resources already growing through their base once after the update, but they should not return.)
- ORC creatures will now remain stationed at their intended guard posts instead of roaming.
- Fixed an issue where players were prompted to repurchase pebblet foundations.
- Players should no longer spawn on top of the skybox.
Buggies
- Removed unused Torch UI from the buggy (users can still equip a torch on their buggy).
Combat
- Fixed a bug where only two mutations were equipped after saving and loading.
- Addressed multiple bugs related to losing equipment.
- The mantis should no longer freeze mid-air during its jump attack.
- Fixed a bug where certain ORC Creature cards could not be retrieved after defeating them. (This fix is retroactive to save files).
Audio
- Corrected various robotic voice issues from teenagers.
UI
- Rust will now display correctly instead of showing as an “Invalid Harvest Node.”
- Fixed the issue where changing the Omni-Tool Key Bind in the Settings does not update the UI Prompt for the `Repair` Action.
- Resolved conflicting Omni-Tool and Interact key binds.