Grounded 2 update 0.4.2 is available to download on PC and Xbox. According to the official Grounded 0.4.2 patch notes, the latest update focuses on smoother gameplay by reducing Park hitching and base stutters, adds a one-hit Omni-Tool solution for regrown resources inside structures, and fixes roughly 35% of crashes from 0.4.1. Apart from this, today’s Grounded 2 version 0.4.2 also resolves the AXL softlock and Half Int. Corner Stairs rotation issues.
Grounded 2 Patch 0.4.2 Notes – June 18, 2026
Performance Improvements
- Lowered the player streaming range so fewer objects load at once, significantly reducing hitching around the Park.
- Resources will re-grow throughout player bases as a result of the streaming changes.
- Optimized performance around player bases and the Park to reduce stutters and hitching.
Omni-Tool Changes
- Updated the Omni-Tool to destroy regrown resources in a single hit when they appear through player-built structures.
- The same behavior will return with the 0.5 “Into the Abyss” update on August 11.
Crash Fixes and Stability
- Resolved multiple crash issues present in version 0.4.2.
- Fixed approximately 35% of the crashes reported in version 0.4.1.
Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue that could cause AXL to become softlocked during combat and roar indefinitely.
- Fixed a bug causing Half Int. Corner Stairs to change orientation and rotate into an incorrect position.
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 0.4.2 will address a few of these errors.
Download free Grounded 2 version 0.4.2 on PC.
