Obsidian Entertainment has rolled out a new update for Grounded 2, addressing various glitches and enhancing the game’s overall performance. Though not major, Patch 0.1.3 significantly contributes to a more stable gaming experience.
Announced in June at the Xbox Games Showcase 2025, Grounded 2 launched in early access last month, set in Brookhollow Park. The sequel retains familiar mechanics from the original while introducing new features such as the ability to ride bugs, additional weapons, and new building tools.
With Patch 0.1.3, Grounded 2 focuses on fixing bugs, particularly in combat and UI, alongside adding new “game repair options” to assist players. Updates also include quality-of-life adjustments like Snail Shells that automatically despawn after 24 hours and a cap on save files to mitigate performance issues.
The game has been praised for its enhancements, improving performance by approximately 30% over its previous version. As it remains in early access, further content is on the way, including more recipes, monsters, and customization options set for future updates.
Patch Notes (August 25, 2025)
Quality of Life Updates
- Snail Shells will now automatically despawn after 24 hours.
- Added various ‘Game Repair’ options to help fix saves.
Major Bug Fixes
- Improvements to game stability, yielding up to a 30% performance increase.
- General fixes to UI and combat mechanics.
Overall, the reception to Grounded 2 has been overwhelmingly positive, with many players relishing their adventures in Brookhollow Park. Following its addition to Xbox Game Pass, it quickly became one of the top 10 most-played Xbox games shortly after its launch.
