That Grounded team and Obsidian Entertainment are thrilled to announce that over 15 million players have entered the Backyard. When Grounded fully released just a few months ago, the backyard was inundated with gamers wanting to see what life was like on a micro level. Whether you’ve been with us since the beginning or just recently accepted your first mite, we want to thank you for being part of this amazing community.
Since the Early Access launch Grounded was a game developed by the community and its full release hasn’t changed that. Thanks to feedback from newcomers and old friends, the team has a special update ready just in time for the holidays. A Holiday Treat brings with it a variety of quality of life features, as well as some exciting new gameplay features and content to help those exploring the b ackyard.
One of the new gameplay features that will make a lot of people happy is the possibility of the ZIP.R lines going up. Players can no longer just descend on their zip lines scattered around the courtyard, but also ascend to get even faster to places they want to explore. There is also a new trap that will help protect your base from invading creatures. When it comes to the base, this update also brings a ton of new base decoration and cosmetic items like new chairs, dressers, half stairs, and even a holiday “tree” to display in December.
The really big changes come in the Quality of Life updates that the community has been asking for. The big one is an additional row of slots in the player inventory. This will be useful for those who want to carry multiple weapon types and armor sets depending on the situation, but also want to harvest and gather whatever they can find. Speaking of carrying weapons for different situations, there are now multiple hot pouches that can be scrolled through, giving players even more access to items in their inventory without having to open the menu.
For those who don’t want to wake up in the middle of the night, we’ve changed the way sleeping works so you can wake up after sunrise. Edged weapon fans can pre-cook their meals, as creatures now drop cooked meat instead of raw. Toasty! And players can now turn off their own nametags for everyone else, so hide and seek can begin now. But that’s not all! Anyone can now name follower markers, build from nearby chests and pallets, and labs have gained a new “Water Cooler” building to quench thirst on those long lab trips.
Grounded is available now on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 and Steam for $39.99. It’s also available with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta). learn more about it Grounded and for all the details on the Holiday Treat update check out the latest developer vlogs on the Obsidian YouTube Channel
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The world is a huge, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you’ve shrunk to the size of an ant. Explore, build and survive together in this cooperative survival adventure. Can you thrive alongside hordes of giant insects and fight to survive the dangers of the backyard? Unravel the mysteries as you play through the story! how did you get so small who did this to you How do you get home? These are all answers that you will discover as you play through the story. Solo or with friends – anytime! You can face the backyard alone or online with up to three friends. Not only that, the Shared Worlds feature allows you to keep playing in your shared world even if the original host isn’t turned on, saving your progress! (Online console multiplayer requires Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or Xbox Live Gold, sold separately.) Nowhere is safe—not even your base. Creatures can roam the garden in a variety of environments, such as: B. in the depths of the pond, in the burrows of the termite den and even in the sweltering heat of the sandpit. You can even lure them to different spots in the garden by activating the MIX.R devices. However, the more you meddle with the creatures in the yard, the higher the chances of them knocking on your own door, so better prepare. Play true to your playstyle! Use the in-game customization systems like mutations and milk teeth to activate desired bonuses and perks for your character. Not only that, but craft and upgrade your armor and weapons to give your character the stats and perks you need to conquer the dangers of the backyard. It’s time to make it big or never go home!
