Grounded 2 multiplayer explained: How to play with friends?
Grounded 2 is the Prophecy continuation of Obsidian Entertainment's survival game. The game brings players back into the thrill of surviving the backyard, but this time with better ways to play and perform together.
If you are dodging giant bugs, goofing around in the game, or building a comfortable base, multiplayer is a huge part of the fun. Even though it makes the co-op experience game even more advanced, it induces a lower burden to be linked and explore with the squad. In case you don't know how to get to the multiplayer mode in Grounded 2, here is what you should know to go to the land of survival in the wild backyard hand in hand.
How to play with friends in Grounded 2
Multiplayer - How to Host and Join Friends - Grounded 2
Joining or hosting multiplayer in Grounded 2
Grounded 2 supports both online and local multiplayer, where you can play with up to three players, whether you are on Xbox or PC:
Host a game:
From the main menu, select
Multiplayer
.
Choose
Host Online Game
.
Create a new world or select an existing one.
Send an invite to friends via your platform's friend system (Xbox Live or Steam).
Once connected, your friends will join you in your world.
Join a friend's game:
Head to the Join Online Game option from the menu.
Look for your friend's hosted session under the list of availability, or join directly through an invitation.
Your progress is saved within the host's world. The character progression might not be carried over depending on the settings.
Shared worlds
vs. hosted sessions
Grounded 2 introduces Shared Worlds, a new feature that offers flexibility between sessions:
Shared world:
The data is saved in the cloud and is easily accessible even when the host is not online.
Anyone with permission can host or join in at any time.
Ideal for persistent playthroughs across varying time zones or schedules.
Hosted session:
This session is only accessible when the original host is online.
Offers more control but less flexibility.
Cross-platform and communication support:
Grounded 2 is fully supported for cross-play between PC and Xbox platforms.
Built-in voice chat helps with good in-game coordination, or third-party services like Discord also work; it's just your preference.
Just make sure everyone has a stable internet connection to avoid any lag or disconnections, which may mess up the game.
The Grounded 2 multiplayer will reinforce the co-operation aspect of exploration and survival. Regardless of hosting a game, joining another participant's game, or a debut into a shared world, it is easy and simple to do. Featuring cross-platform functionality, cloud-based world,s and making sure that you and your friends will always find time to enjoy the adventure together, Grounded 2 has something of value to offer to everyone.
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