Earlier this year, Microsoft announced that certain first-party Xbox titles would be going multiplatform, including Obsidian’s charming “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” style co-op survival game Grounded. Well, today Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition officially hits PS4, PS5, and Switch. That said, there’s no reason for you Xbox owners to feel left out – the Fully Yoked edition comes with a number of new features, which you’ll be getting right alongside folks on the new platforms. These features include New Game+, queen ants, extra goodies to collect, and more. Sadly, this will be the last major update for Grounded, but it sounds like a meaty one at least. You can check out a trailer for Grounded: Fully Yoked Edition, below.
Here’s a bit more detail on the new features included in the latest Grounded update (ver. 1.4)…
New Neighbors: Ant Queens and your decisions
The royal Ant Queens have arrived! These regal creatures are more than just a new face; they bring a new vibe to the backyard. When meeting them, it won’t be about ‘flexing your muscles’ in combat but more about flexing your decision-making skills; it’s about choices and consequences – ally with them and gain powerful friends, betray them and brace for some severe ant-itude, or you can do the third option, which is [REDACTED]! These decisions echo across your entire experience, so choose your path wisely and watch your journey unfold with these new influential neighbors.
Backyard Adventures: Remixed!
Get ready to ‘lift’ your adventure to new heights with our ‘New Game+’ mode. After you conquer the mightiest of foes like the Broodmother and the Wasp Queen, you’ll unlock the REMIX.R, leading you to alternate dimensions with remixed challenges. Every playthrough is a unique experience with creatures appearing in new spots, more demanding bosses, and hidden secrets.
Quality Of Life: It’s all about the experience
This update brings quality-of-life improvements that make the backyard more enjoyable. Multiplayer fans, rejoice! Hosts can now switch saves without a hitch, keeping the adventure flowing. Lost a pet? Our ‘Recover Pets’ feature ensures they’ll find their way back home. For our builders and creators, the new object capacity meter is a godsend for optimizing performance and sharing your world creations. Speaking of creation, the Playground mode now offers even more control and options for crafting your unique backyard. Report rule-violating Playgrounds, quickly identify trinkets, and delve into a trove of new content – it’s all part of enhancing your Grounded experience.
Hulking Content: More items, more fun!
“Fully Yoked” is not holding back. The update is packed with over 20 new items and equipment, from the Termite King Pipe Organ to decorative rugs. Achievement hunters prepare for new challenges and the game-changing ‘Antbassador’ mutation. And we didn’t forget about Playgrounds as they received fresh news props to add more possibilities for creativity.
Of course, this latest Grounded update also includes the usual array of smaller tweaks and bug fixes. If you desperately need to know about those, you can check out the full, unabridged patch notes here.
Grounded can now be played on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, and Switch.
