Grounded 2 News

[p]Public Test Patch 0.3.1

General Changes:[/p]

• [p]AXL can now be summoned in the Park in Playgrounds[/p]
• [p]Added various Grounded 2 props[/p]
  • [p]More props from Grounded 2 will be added throughout development with each update.[/p]
• [p]Trigger Volume and Hazard Volume now have access to the scale axis[/p][p][/p]

[p]Bug Fixes:[/p]

• [p]Fixed an issue where holograms would appear “black”[/p]
• [p]Fixed various crash scenarios throughout Playgrounds[/p]
• [p]Addressed inconsistencies when attempting to link things with a controller[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the snake did not attack the player in “Play Mode”[/p]
• [p]Improved placement of creatures on the Wooden Deck in the Park[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the player could get stuck in the wooden turret[/p]
• [p]Handy Gnat textures should now appear correctly instead of dark[/p]
• [p]When switching the 1st and 2nd key bindings of “Handy Gnat,” the second assigned key mapping should no longer trigger the ghost mode toggle[/p]

[p]Playgrounds Mode makes its return from the original Grounded and can now be launched from the Main Menu, giving creators instant access to build, experiment, and share.[/p][p][/p][p]Two Maps Available[/p]

• [p]The Grassbox: The fan-favorite returns from Grounded.[/p]
• [p]Brookhollow Park: The park you know and love from Survival Mode.[/p]

[p]Classic Tools, New Possibilities[/p]

• [p]The Handy Gnat is back in action to help you build with precision and includes a new feature to help players get to hard-to-reach areas.[/p]
• [p]Familiar Gizmos and Gadgets return alongside new additions, like the O.R.C. Transmission Device[/p]

[p]Playgrounds will also include the following from Grounded 2:[/p]

• [p]Buildings, utilities, decorations, resources, and consumables[/p]
• [p]Creatures and their variants[/p]
• [p]Resources and materials[/p]
• [p]Weapons, tools, and equipment[/p]

[p]Please note that this is just the first round of Playground features and items available in this mode, more will continue to be added throughout development.[/p][p]Please note that this is just the first round of Playground features and items available in this mode; more will continue to be added throughout development. 
 
Community Playgrounds [/p]

• [p]Brand new Community Playgrounds menu added, with an updated UI and voting system. [/p]

[p]General Changes: [/p]

• [p]Removed the Skybox Barrier from Survival and Playgrounds. Players can now build as high as they want.  [/p]

• [p]Please note that at a certain height, certain creature behaviors will stop working properly.  [/p]

• [p]You can now “Place Many” on Half and Quarter Walls. [/p]

• [p]Added Building support to various areas in the Entrance Region [/p]

[p]Bug Fixes: [/p]

• [p]Various Quest Flow fixes between both the Garden and Picnic Area [/p]

• [p]Addressed a memory leak that caused players to fall through the floor/ground [/p]

• [p]Fixed various St. Patrick’s Event issues [/p]

• [p]Resolved an issue where O.R.C. Waves would still attack after finishing both MIX.R’s [/p]

• [p]Continued Performance improvements have been made to the scorpion’s animation set, thus improving performance significantly in the Ice Cream Cart [/p]

• [p]Greenhouse “Vent” should now appear open for clients [/p]

• [p]Various Stability fixes have been made on the handheld platforms [/p]

• [p]Updated various Localization texts [/p]

[p] [/p][p]Stay safe, and stay Grounded![/p]

• [p]How to Access the Public Test[/p]
• [p]How to Report a Bug[/p]
• [p]Saving Your Game Save File[/p]

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[p]Hello, everyone!

Patch 0.3.0.3 is now available for all players. Please update your game once the patch appears. If the update doesn’t show up right away, try verifying your game files or restarting your console.[/p][p] [/p][p]As always, thank you for your continued patience and support. Your feedback, bug reports, and suggestions play a huge role in helping us improve Grounded 2. If you encounter any additional issues, please reach out to Obsidian Support.

Report Grounded 2 Issue[/p][p][/p][h2]General Changes:[/h2]

• [p]Quartzite and Marble are now on a 1-week respawn timer[/p]
• [p]Added St. Patrick’s resources and items[/p]
• [p]Earwig attacks have been changed to now allow perfect blocking on certain attacks[/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes:[/h2]

• [p]Resolved an issue where Cactus Flowers had trouble spawning on older saves[/p]
• [p]Addressed a problem that caused UI keybinds to become unusable when rebound[/p]
• [p]Corrected an issue where talking to Sloane would display “Text Block” and lock players out of future progression[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue preventing clients from sleeping[/p]
• [p]Corrected ORC Waves so they now spawn in the correct scenarios[/p]
• [p]Resolved an issue where Corn Hog did not drop Corn Hog Chunks[/p]
• [p]Improved Lint and Pinecone pieces so they are now bigger and easier to pick up[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the ladybug could deal significantly more damage than intended[/p]
• [p]Implemented various crash and stability fixes[/p]
  • [p]Resolved a crash that could occur when typing on Xbox with a mouse and keyboard[/p]
  • [p]Fixed a crash when navigating to the chat box in a multiplayer pre-game lobby[/p]
  • [p]Addressed various other scenarios[/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the croquet mallet would not fall for a client[/p]
• [p]Improved quest flow around Save/Loads and loading autosaves[/p]

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Thanks![/p]

[h2]Bug Fixes:[/h2][p][/p]

• [p]Fixed various crashes and improved the stability of the game by 20%.[/p]
• [p]The scanner to start the fight with the Mysterious Stranger should now spawn normally in all instances.[/p]
• [p]The Archives quest should no longer disappear after a save/load. [/p]
• [p]Fixed an issue where the Sour Seed being planted wasn't counted toward quest progression. [/p]
• [p]Various quest flow issues that were caused by autosave have been resolved. [/p]

[p][/p][p]Please verify that your game is updated to receive these fixes.
If these are still not resolved or if you run into any other issues, please feel free to submit a support request:[/p][p] [/p][p]Report Grounded 2 Issue[/p][p] [/p][p]Thanks![/p]

[p][dynamiclink][/dynamiclink]Welcome back, Ranger. Ominent Practical Technologies has officially expanded operations into the Garden Patch, and with it comes new tools, new threats, and several things Corporate insists are “completely under control.”[/p][p]In this Developer Vlog, Lead Community Scientist Employee 347 walks you through what’s arriving with this new update — from quality-of-life upgrades to unsettling new discoveries lurking among the leaves.[/p][p]Learn about:
🌱 The Garden Patch — a brand-new area featuring three new labs as Ominent expands its operational footprint
🔍 PEEP.R 2K — upgraded SCA.B technology for scanning insects, gathering data, tracking materials, and zooming in on distant discoveries
🏠 Coziness — decorate offices, labs, and field outposts to earn morale-boosting perks, with multiple reward tiers planned
🐞 Ladybug Buggy — ongoing research into insect domestication and mounted utilities
🧪 New Status Effect: Tang — research into corrosion and acid exposure (results may vary by intern)
🐜 New Creatures — including Black Ants, Fireflies, Wasps, Rust Beetles, Potato Beetles, Earwigs, Crickets, Wooly Aphids… and something much bigger[/p][p]From upgraded research tools to cozy base incentives and unsettling new wildlife, The Toxic Tangle brings fresh challenges and discoveries to Brookhollow Park. Ominent thanks you for your continued service and reminds you to complete your self-evaluation forms in a timely manner.[/p][p]Good luck out there, Ranger. And please remember: Ominent is not liable for injuries involving acid, corrosion, stingers, or unpaid interns.[/p][p] [/p]