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. All the available platforms can play together, but to do so every player must create and login using a Microsoft account. However, cross-progression is not available at this time.

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.

Available Platforms

Grounded 2 is available on the following platforms:

Xbox Series X/S
PC

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.

Grounded 2 Local Co-Op & Split Screen

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

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.