Grounded - shrunken kids first-person co-op survival game from Obsidian

[Latelistener]

I'm kinda interested but they didn't make any discounts. I hope someone will honk if there will be a price cut OR if they'll be ready to release 1.0 and increase the price.

If anything, MS buyout brought some good regional pricing. That includes Grounded and recent Wasteland 3 Expansion Pass.

 

[IHaveHugeNick]

They were totally expecting it to be finished by now.

In fairness they were probably caught off guard by it being successful, it's higher rated and has more reviews than anything they've done since the Stick of Truth.

 

[Infinitron]

Build mushroom castles, tame an aphid and make it your pet, take on the terrifying Broodmother, and much more in the upcoming Shroom and Doom update for Grounded!

The Shroom and Doom update for Grounded will launch on June 30th, 2021 through Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC, and is available for purchase through Xbox Game Preview, the Microsoft Store, and Steam Early Access for $29.99! See you in the backyard!

 

[BlackGoat]

These Obsidian trailers are hyper cringe

 

[d1r]

These Obsidian trailers are hyper cringe

For people over 18? Yes.

 

[Infinitron]

 

[Infinitron]

Join Shyla, Obsidian's Social Media Manager, as we find out where the shrooms and impeding DOOM are that give this update its name! From new building materials, Photo Mode additions, SITTING, pets, and more, you'll want to check out this vlog to give you a proper head start into the update!

To view the Patch Notes for this update in order to see everything that was included, visit our website here: https://grounded.obsidian.net/news/grounded/shroom-and-doom-update-out-now

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Shroom and Doom Update - 0:00
Let's Talk Buildings - 0:23
Things to be Excited About - 2:36
Here Comes the DOOM!! - 4:05
Creature Update - 4:56
Where to Find Out More - 6:03

 

[J_C]

Does anyone know how singleplayer friendly this game is?

 

[Zombra]

Does anyone know how singleplayer friendly this game is?

I imagine very. Gameplay wise it seems almost a 1:1 with The Forest which I played a lot of. The only problem in single player The Forest was the brutal non-scaling combat difficulty, meaning the enemies came at you in relentless large groups whether you were a solo player or a team of 8. Grounded doubtless has difficulty settings that make soloing doable, so the base building and exploration should be excellent if you enjoy the aesthetic here.

 

[Latelistener]

The Forest was the brutal non-scaling combat difficulty

Was it always like that or did they balance it for 8 people and forget about solo?

I remember similar problem in Don't Starve Together, except bosses had much more HP compared to the single player game and it didn't scale if you've played alone. Not sure if they've changed anything.

 

[Infinitron]

It's been one year since you found yourself shrunken down to the size of an ant and left to fend for yourself in an insect-infested backyard. Can you believe it?!?

So at this time, we wish to say, HAPPY ANNIVERSARY, EVERYONE!

We are grateful for everything we have done with you, and we can't wait to continue to develop the game we ALL want to play! So from all of us here at Obsidian Entertainment, thank you!

And as always, stay safe, and stay Grounded!

 

[ADL]

 

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[vonAchdorf]

Why is the video about a kids' game age restricted?

 

[ADL]

That update looks crazy good.
https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/962130/view/3067507228809461494
Seethe all you want over muh obsidian making a game light on RPG mechanics but you're missing out on a good time

 

[Belegarsson]

Why is the video about a kids' game age restricted?

To keep the adults a.k.a not Obsidian fans from getting traumatized.

 

[Perkel]

Tried it with friend seems like good game for co-op. There is some progression to what you do, base building is simplistic but there is something to it. Imho the best part of it is just exploration. Suddenly mundane things transform into gameplay oriented environments or tools.

Also it is well optimized. I get 120fps locked with 1080 at 1440p with max whistles. Granted game doesn't have huge whistles but it is still fairly impressive.

 

[Infinitron]

The Obsidian muppets are back!

Welcome to Ominent Practical Training, a video series by Ominent Practical Technologies. Join Shela Schoeland, an OMT Scientist, as she takes you behind the scenes of the next species to enter the backyard.

Ominent Practical Training is a series where we delve deeper into life in the backyard and further examine its inhabitants, take a close look at the different environments you will traverse through, and dive into what makes this backyard so special. Be on the lookout for future volumes, and as always, remember to be kind and please rewind for the next viewer.

 

[Infinitron]

Join Shyla, Obsidian's Social Media Manager, as she takes you on a journey into an uncharted area of the backyard: the Upper Yard. Explore new areas that have opened up, take a peep(.r) at some new features and changes, and get ready to meet your ten new neighbors, plus a royal guest!

To view the Patch Notes for this update in order to see everything that was included, visit our website here: https://grounded.obsidian.net/news/gr...

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Into the Wood Update - 0:00
New Areas - 0:18
Crafting and Building Updates - 1:36
New and Updated Features - 3:25
New Creatures - 5:08
Closing Thoughts - 6:10

 

[rusty_shackleford]

wait, they're marketing a game about chemical warfare to children?

 

[Roguey]

Custom Game Options
Custom Game Options are a new way to fully customize your yard experience. If you select the custom game option from the lobby screen, you can adjust settings and make the yard your own:

• Difficulty
  
• All Recipes Unlocked and Free
  
• Bugs Spawn
  
• Bugs Ignore Players
  
• Building Integrity
  
• Quests
  
• Player Damage
  
• Friendly Fire
  
• Pet Invincibility
  
• Hunger/Thirst Drain
  
• Stamina Drain
  
• Equipment Durability
  
• Food Spoiling
  
• Menus Pause Game
  
• Backpack Items on Death

rusty_shackleford no doubt seething that they've made the notarget cheat a difficulty option.

 

[rusty_shackleford]

honestly, good on Obsidian. They finally realized all their games are full of bugs so they made some lemonade out of those lemons.

 

[Alienman]

Bug lemonade sounds pretty dystopian.

 

[vonAchdorf]

Bug lemonade sounds pretty dystopian.

Bugsnax cross-over:

 

[rusty_shackleford]

Bug lemonade sounds pretty dystopian.

meh I'll just make it out of seabugs, will sell fast