Obsidian’s pint-sized garden survival adventure Grounded is back with its big 1.2 update, this time adding the likes of wasps, a construction gnat (exactly what it sounds like), and Steam Deck verification, fixing some previously troublesome issues on Valve’s handheld.
Starting with Steam Deck verification, 1.2 remedies a range of problems, meaning initial loading and log-in should now function properly, prompts should no longer flicker between gamepad and mouse/keyboard controls, and the virtual keyboard should now correctly appear as needed. Obsidian has also optimised and tuned Grounded’s default graphics settings on Steam Deck for a more “enjoyable experience”.
Elsewhere, Grounded’s 1.2 update introduces new foes in the form of wasps, which can be found guarding their mini-hives around the yard or situated in more challenging Wasp Nests, where players can also encounter the new Wasp Queen boss. Defeating Grounded’s latest enemies will unlock new items to craft, including armour.
Other additions include corner stairs – fashioned from various materials and in different configurations – plus overhauled turrets, and a new Base Coziness system, featuring over 100 new crafting items. It also brings mutation loadouts, giving players the option to configure and quickly recall up to four loadouts, using right on the d-pad to call up a new radial menu.