Grounded 2 update 0.4.1 is available to download on PC and Xbox. According to the official Grounded 0.4.1 patch notes, the latest update introduces the Win64 executable, enables Microsoft account linking and crossplay on Steam Deck, adds the Buggy Racing mode with Lakeside Loop and new race-building tools. Apart from this, today’s Grounded 2 version 0.4.1 also resolves numerous multiplayer, Playgrounds, buggy, mutation, crash, and Steam Deck issues.
Grounded 2 Patch 0.4.1 Notes – May 28, 2026
Grounded 2 Update Summary
- Game executable changed from WinGRTS to Win64.
- Steam Deck players can now link a Microsoft account for online play and cross-platform support.
- Playgrounds adds Buggy Racing mode and the new Lakeside Loop starter map.
- New racing objects added, including checkpoints, boost pads, and slowdown traps.
- Multiple gameplay, multiplayer, Playgrounds, Steam Deck, and crash fixes implemented.
Executable Update
- Game executable changed from WinGRTS to Win64.
- Steam Deck players can now link a Microsoft account.
- Crossplay and online multiplayer support is now available on Steam Deck.
- All player settings have been reset due to the executable transition.
- This settings reset is intended as a one-time occurrence.
Playgrounds
- Added Buggy Racing mode.
- Added the new Lakeside Loop starting map.
- Supports 1–4 player buggy races.
- Players can create point-to-point races.
- Players can create lap-based races.
New Playground Racing Objects
- Race Start object added.
- Race Waypoint checkpoint added.
- Race Waypoint Gate checkpoint added.
- Sticky Sap obstacle added to slow racers.
- Speed Boost Pad added to provide temporary speed increases.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed perfect blocks incorrectly stunning the attacker during PvP.
- Fixed Handy Gnat not having unlimited range.
- Fixed hanging stuffed creatures falling after mode changes.
- Fixed incorrect death messages caused by gizmos.
- Fixed knocked-over Mallets returning to previous positions after updates.
- Fixed crashes when opening Building Grid or crafting menus on lower-end PCs.
- Fixed Steam Deck players joining the wrong multiplayer lobby.
- Fixed hosted games sometimes not appearing for Steam players.
- Fixed gizmo sizzle effects increasing indefinitely.
- Fixed game freezes when sorting mixed and unstacked smoothies.
- Fixed Web Master mutation progression exploit involving Web Throw and Snails.
- Fixed Wooly Whoppers not being available in Playgrounds.
- Fixed Arachnophobia Safe Mode not affecting the O.G.R.R. Wolf Spider Creature Card preview.
- Fixed certain resources not counting toward Rock Cracker mutation progress.
- Fixed players being able to attack their own Black Ant Buggy.
- Fixed an arena location that made players nearly immune to King Dozer attacks.
- Fixed inability to delete save files linked to repeatedly published Playgrounds maps.
- Fixed players disappearing and losing movement control after being AFK in Handy Gnat.
- Fixed Shared World logout saves being deleted after renaming a save and restarting.
- Fixed crashes caused by removing or recycling ladders.
- Fixed Steam Deck crashes when using Read to Me with subtitles set to All.
- Fixed Customize keybind functionality persisting after remapping or removal.
- Fixed incorrect error messages when publishing Playgrounds while offline.
- Fixed Ladybug ram attacks dealing multiple hits around King Dozer hitboxes.
- Fixed image overlap issues in the Playgrounds creation screen.
- Fixed Creator and Download Code information not updating after selecting a new map.
- Fixed upgraded Buggy storage items being lost after player death.
- Fixed Orb Weaver Buggy taking twice as long to hatch.
- Fixed Steam Deck hard locks in certain menus.
- Fixed Xbox Network Login screen remaining visible on the main menu on Steam Deck.
Previously, a major Grounded 2 update 0.1.1.2 added quality-of-life improvements. Unfortunately, players are still experiencing issues with the game. Today’s Grounded 2 patch 0.4.1 will address a few of these errors.
Download free Grounded 2 version 0.4.1 on PC.
