Obsidian has officially released Patch 0.1.2 for Grounded 2 Early Access, and it brings a wide range of updates aimed at improving the overall player experience. This latest patch includes critical bug fixes, quality-of-life improvements, and key performance and stability enhancements designed to make your backyard survival journey more seamless and enjoyable. Whether you’re just jumping into Grounded 2 or returning after some time away, Patch 0.1.2 delivers meaningful updates that polish gameplay and respond directly to community feedback.
Grounded 2 0.1.2. Patch Notes
What’s New: Quality-of-Life Upgrades
- Acorn tops now always drop, making one of the game’s key crafting materials more reliable.
- Steam users get a smoother path to enable cross-play.
- Character icons in the HUD and map have been refined.
- “Explore” and “Go to Entry” prompts have been removed where they didn’t work.
- You can now hot-deposit haulable items directly onto your buggy.
- Plus, Wolf Spider Fur now looks polished.
Stability & Performance Improvements
Obsidian reports serious strides in performance, estimating overall game stability has improved by 40% to 60% compared to the previous patch. These updates may not fix every performance issue immediately, but internal optimizations are underway for the long haul.
Bug Fix Highlights
- The ORC Bee near the blueberry bush now appears in the correct spot and is hittable.
- ORC creatures now correctly return to their positions, though you may need to revisit your last death spot to trigger their return.
- Shared Worlds are more stable meaning no crashing after prolonged gameplay, and save files no longer disappear.
- Opening Photo Mode no longer breaks client functionality in multiplayer.
- Other fixes resolve sticky save/load combos, prevent players from falling through the map, and patch a range of visual and progression blockers.
With this patch, Grounded 2 feels more stable, playable, and player-friendly, thanks largely to community feedback. Whether you’re skipping through acorn collection or navigating multiplayer zones, this update has your back. Check out our Grounded 2 hub for helpful guides like Grounded 2 ORC Transmitter Locations.
