Key takeaways
- Grounded patch 1.4.5 removes the Microsoft account requirement for multiplayer on Steam.
- Steam users no longer need a Microsoft account to play regular multiplayer, but it is still required for crossplay and shared worlds.
- Patch 1.4.5 introduces a new crossplay toggle and the ability to unlink Microsoft accounts from Steam.
Published by Obsidian Entertainment Grounded Patch 1.4.5, bringing native Steam support and making updates to the game's multiplayer options. The patch is now available, and Grounded The developer is urging players to update their game to get the new improvements.
Grounded is a survival game from Obsidian Entertainment where players shrink into the size of insects and must survive in a suburban backyard infested with giant bugs. The game mixes survival, crafting, exploration and base building as players deal with dangerous creatures like spiders and ants and try to figure out why they were made small. Since its release in July 2020, Grounded has been receiving regular updates and has been praised for its interesting twist on the survival genre.
One of the key changes in this update is that players no longer need a Microsoft account to play multiplayer on Steam. Now, they can host or join Grounded Multiplayer games directly from their Steam friends list, which makes things easier for Steam users. However, the developers note that a Microsoft account is still required for features such as crossplay, shared worlds, and playgrounds. The update also adds a new crossplay toggle to the main menu, letting players switch between “Crossplay State” (for playing with people on other platforms) and “Steam Native State” (for Steam-only play). If players want to unlink their Microsoft account from their Steam account, they can now do so by going to the Options menu under the Games tab. At the bottom of the page, they will find an option to unlink their accounts.
This patch comes after the previous one Grounded An update released in August, which added gyro-targeting support for Switch users. This feature makes ranged combat more precise by allowing players to use motion controls, making gameplay feel smoother.
Although the game is still receiving patches like 1.4.5, GroundedThe fully yoked update was the last planned content update. Released earlier this year, it brought new features like a new Game+ mode and new weapons and equipment that can be unlocked after multiple playthroughs. The update also introduced crossplay, letting Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Switch players join multiplayer sessions together, opening up more ways to play with others.
The game is no longer releasing new content, it remains to be seen whether a Grounded A sequel will be developed in the future. Meanwhile, with patch 1.4.5, Steam players will have an easier way to join multiplayer games.
Grounded Update 1.4.5 Patch Notes
Steam native support
- Steam players no longer need a Microsoft account to play multiplayer
- When not logged in to a Microsoft account, you can host and join standard world multiplayer sessions with players from your Steam friends list.
- Note: A Microsoft account is still required for crossplay, shared worlds and playgrounds
Changes:
- Added crossplay toggle to main menu to quickly switch between “crossplay state” and “steam native state”.
- Friends need to be in the same “state” to see and join each other online
- Players can now unlink their Microsoft account from their Steam account
- Navigate to Options – Games Tab – Below you will see “Unlink Microsoft Account”.
