It's unfortunate when you and your friends are excited to play a game, only to run into issues that prevent you from playing. Grounded 2, despite boasting impressive graphics and entertaining survival elements, isn't immune to these problems.
There are multiple reasons why Grounded 2's multiplayer servers may not work for you. From a minor crossplay issue to potentially game-breaking errors, we're here to dive deeper into potential fixes so you and your friends can jump back into the action and beat up some insects.
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How to fix Grounded 2 multiplayer not working
Multiple factors can cause Grounded 2's multiplayer mode to not work for you. Here are some potential causes and solutions you can try right now:
- Make sure your internet connection is stable.
- Double-check to make sure you're both playing Grounded 2's latest version.
- Enable crossplay through the game's main menu.
- Add each other as friends if you're on the same platform.
The exact solution you choose will largely depend on which platform you and your friends are on. In some cases, it may also be a server overload issue on Obsidian Entertainment's end, which can impact server availability and cause crashing.
At the time of writing, Grounded 2 is still in its Early Access edition. Because of this, the game is more susceptible to stability issues, crashing, and other server-related problems that can prevent you from playing in multiplayer. If this is the case, we'll have to wait for more details from Obsidian.
If it is a client-side problem, it can stem from not having updated the game recently, especially if you're attempting this months after its initial release. If you're trying to join someone's server but can't find it, you may also not have them added on your chosen platform, and doing so will often resolve this issue. You or one of your friends may also not have crossplay enabled, which will prevent you from joining each other's servers if you're on separate platforms.
How to enable crossplay in Grounded 2
If you're attempting to play Grounded 2 with someone who is on a different platform than you, there's some good and bad news. The good news is that the game supports crossplay, letting you play with friends, regardless of their platform. The bad news is that you have to enable this manually by heading to your main menu, selecting Enable Crossplay, and logging into your Microsoft Xbox account.
If you're on PC, you can access this by pressing F1 and following the game's steps to log in to your account. Otherwise, you can hover over the button to enable it, letting you log in and have access to this feature. That way, once you go through the steps to making a multiplayer server in Grounded 2, your odds of running into any subsequent issues will be much lower.
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