Is Grounded 2 Crossplay?

Yes, Grounded 2 fully supports crossplay.

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Quick Answer: Does Grounded 2 have Crossplay & Cross-Progression?

Yes, Grounded 2 supports full crossplay across Xbox Series X/S, PC. This means you can play with friends regardless of their platform. Cross-progression is not supported, so your saves stay tied to the platform you play on.

Note: While crossplay is full between Xbox and PC, cross-progression is strictly limited to the Xbox/Microsoft Store ecosystem and does not include Steam.
Last verified: November 19, 2025

How to Play Cross-Platform

  1. Log in to your Microsoft Account on both platforms.
  2. Ensure the 'Cross-play' toggle in the main menu settings is set to 'On'.
  3. Host an 'Online Game' and set it to 'Friends Only'.
  4. Your friend can find your lobby in the 'Join Online Game' list through the shared Microsoft friends list.

Platform Compatibility

Grounded 2 is available on the following platforms:

Xbox Series X/SPC
Feature Supported Details
Crossplay Yes All listed platforms can play together.
Cross-Progression No Saves and unlocks stay tied to each platform.
Split Screen / Couch Co-op No Online multiplayer only — no shared-screen play.

Does Grounded 2 Have Cross-Progression?

No — Grounded 2 does not support cross-progression. Saves and unlocks stay tied to the platform where you earned them.

Does Grounded 2 Have Split Screen / Couch Co-op?

No — Grounded 2 does not offer split screen or couch co-op. To play together, each player needs their own system running the game.

Grounded 2 does not support local split-screen co-op. All multiplayer is online through Microsoft Account.

Technical Details

How Grounded 2 Online Play Works

Grounded 2 supports full crossplay between Xbox Series X/S and PC (Steam, Microsoft Store) through Microsoft Account integration. Up to 4 players in co-op survival. Voice chat through Xbox Party or Discord.

Grounded 2 Solo & Offline Play

Grounded 2 fully supports solo offline play. You can explore, build, and survive alone without an internet connection.

Known Issues & Features

The game is currently in early access and subject to bugs or performance issues. Cross-progression only works between Xbox and Microsoft Store versions, not Steam. Microsoft Account required for all platforms.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grounded 2 have cross-progression?

Partially. Grounded 2 allows players that possess both a Microsoft Store and an Xbox Series X/S version of the game to bring their progress with them on both platforms. This is however not possible for Steam users, even after linking their Microsoft account to the game.

Is there crossplay between Steam and Xbox in Grounded 2?

Yes, crossplay is available for every platform on which the game is available by simply linking a Microsoft account to the game and adding friends in-game. The same can't be said for cross-progression, which is only available between the Xbox and the Microsoft Store versions of the game.

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