Grounded
Grounded first look
Grounded is a survival craft from Obsidian Entertainment. This page covers how a normal session feels on backyard biomes, burrows, and MIX.R events.
How a session starts
Open with one job, not five. Grounded punishes players who sprint into MIX.R before they know the route.
Easy Anti-Cheat and live patches change the feel of a night. Keep the first hour simple: spawn, learn one loop, leave with something useful.
What to watch on the map
Burrows and smoothies decide most early deaths. Mark those spots before you chase a fight.
The map is built around backyard biomes, burrows, and MIX.R events. If you cannot name the next extract or safe room, you are not ready to third-party.
A simple close
End the session when the loop is clean. One good run around boss bugs beats three messy wipes.
Write down what failed. Grounded repeats the same mistake until you change the plan.
When you finish this checklist, you can also explore these notes.