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Nekopi
for those experiencing crashes when the game is logging in, you can try setting the bCrossPlayEnabled to False

C:\Users{User}\AppData\Local\Augusta\Saved\Config\WinGRTS
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
NOTE- if you do the above method, you can not play online as far as i can tell.
however, you can undo this if you decide to use some online fix later on.

This is miles easier than what i shared/was actually doing.

yes, it worked.. or enabling gaming service works. but id way rather leave that garbage off lol..
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nhuquocbao
the game stuck in logging and after that it crash
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rygyou
you need login into xbox live first
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
not log in, just have the service running.
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Kain Yusanagi
Since it seems no one else is doing it...
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Varyn
thanks. saves me time.
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Chronobrrj
Yea. Now that I know that this is in Early Access, I might await for the 1.0 version. Thanks, Kain Yusanagi.
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TrustedVIPHelperDazed.N.Confused
Yesterday was a crazy, long, busy day for me having to create or reference & re-use and then post the language support notifications in 37 different game pages as well as create and then post a few "Full release 1.0" notices in some of those game pages (Some game pages were posted by IGG late at night on Monday with a post date of "July 28, 2025" while other pages were posted yesterday [Tues] early morning with a post date of "July 29, 2025", with all of those pages being posted before I still wasn't logged in yet yesterday until at this same period of time now as I write this)!

It's possible that in all of the rush, I forgot to post this one "EA" notification.
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It's all good though, as you have now posted it in your comment, my friend. Thanks for all of your help!
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Grave_Gamer
1.3 patch please
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
request for an update on the updates page..
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Ezio
Grounded 2 RX 6600XT + RYZEN 5 3600 Benchmark @ 1080p ALL SETTINGS
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Dabz420
ty to the mods updating this
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roosevelt2362
We just updated v0.1.2, enjoy ;')

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TrustedVIPHelperDazed.N.Confused
For those who don't already know, this game's supported languages notification is posted below in my previous comment!
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CrowGhost
Tested with GTX 1660 super , intel i3 12100f CPU: https://youtu.be/VuBlAPyDQws?si=p2LfFq9Zqv00tlBi

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Son of Earth
look fun
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TrustedVIPHelperDazed.N.Confused
For those who don't already know, this game's supported languages notification is posted below in my previous comment!
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The "Early Access" notification has already been posted by my friend, "Kain Yusanagi" below.
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FarTooKing
Do you guys have the files for the new update yet
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
make a request in the "Updates/Requests" section.
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TrustedProCo
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▪️Visit my 🔗Discord if you need any help with [Request Guides] [Get 1on1 Help With Anything] [Check more Detailed FAQ] [Easy Access To Information (No Direct Downloads)] [Find Players To Play With] [Get Updates On Online-Fix Patchs] [PC Geek Squard Help]

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▪️PLEASE STOP ASKING IGG Mods Or Game Sites For Help With Online-Fix Patch Questions. Visit my 🔗Discord or the official online-fix patch discord FOR ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS!
▪️Please only comment on the "Messages" tab on my IGG profile, NOT the "Profile Comments" tab UNLESS it's about broke links then mention the game in question and I will fix it! Otherwise.
▪️Do not repackage or reupload these links without permission from online-fix.me discord! (they want to keep it safe, As well as prevent misleading information understood!)

⚠️ If you're still having issues using the standalone method please use the pre patch version and just disable your antivirus software or add an exclusion folder
I can confirm it does work as of 8/4/25 25 at 2:44AM
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1️⃣ Click on the link 👉🏾🔗Guides Hub Link
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3️⃣ Click View All or Load More button
4️⃣ Click the CTRL + F and (Search for any game) or copy/paste or type the "✨Grounded 2 - Online Fix Patch Guide",
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TrustedProCo
For anyone experiencing issuse try doing this! (not my find)
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nhuquocbao
thank you guy , Sorry for the post before , but you are Respond quickly and resolve issues. Now I just followed the instructions and got into the game successfully. Good job ProCo Uploaded Image
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TrustedProCo
Thank you and sorry for the late response i've been busy with personal stuff but yes I'm always trying to monitor everything but if anybody experiences anything just let me know and I will update the guide to accompany the new found information
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TrustedProCo
Checkout Craxton Post for post installation fixs!
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
did you test this out to by chance?? i tried all kinds of stuff to get around the xbox app needing to be "running" but couldnt find a way around it. (this is with the version currently shared on IGG however) as i never checked comments for another version, and rarely use online fixes unless its a borderlands game (i dont own) or something like that... Just curious to if someone else (trust worthy enough) has attempted to test this themselves. or if im a "one off" in this instance.

to be clear, the app itself isnt what i can tell that's needed (at least running?) only the "gaming service" (service itself) needs running. if you stop that single service by renaming the folder, or 3rd party software, or taking ownership of that single folder in windows if you wish it kills all aspect of playing this game. note- none of my xbox crap (at the bottom of services) are running. thus it appears only this service needs ran? ill stop my rambling now, but i am curious if someone else tested this.
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TrustedProCo
You download the pre patch version It's all set and ready to grow just extract it properly if you need any hope you can visit my Discord I can give you personal one on one help
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TrustedProCo
Do testing with this game I created a video as well showing proof of the test The only thing I didn't do was test the multiplayer but I know that it should work as it was communicating with the game already in every way that it should
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
I meant "did you test what i shared" about the xbox bullshit lol.. but, another user shared "you can try setting the bCrossPlayEnabled to False C:\Users{User}\AppData\Local\Augusta\Saved\Config\WinGRTS

which worked way better than enabling xbox's bullshit or the services microsoft needs for it to run.
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
ATTENTION
!!For those that cant play this, possible solution below!!
If this game does not work for you, ensure the XBOX app is installed, (and running) on your computer! I get the same crash everyone else is getting. I (reinstalled) the xbox app, it worked, i killed all the "gaming services" and xbox nonsense, the game no longer launches.

EDIT- this doesnt fix "it crashes after 3 hours of playing" that's a game bug and likely due to a memory leak somewhere in the code!

If your unsure how to get the app working, just go to the microsoft store and reinstall it. if you do not have the micorosoft store (you really debloated your computer huh) then run this power shell script (open power shell in admin mode)
(this is to reinstall the store to get the app back) or you can search around for someone with the files, if possible?
again, run as admin!

Get-AppXPackage WindowsStore -AllUsers | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}

restart your computer, next youll need to run

Get-AppxPackage -allusers xbox | Foreach {Add-AppxPackage -DisableDevelopmentMode -Register "$($_.InstallLocation)\AppXManifest.xml"}z

you can alternatively use the store after reinstalling it to get the xbox app back. (you may need to re-enable the xbox nonsense if you disable it like i do when its not in use).

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second image showing "gaming service" (xbox core service) being shut off which makes the game not launch
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resolved the "gaming service" (restarting xbox nonsense) and switching its name back in its windows folder bc it ALWAYS RUNS OTHERWISE!?!?! makes the game launch again

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p.s. 5800x, 4070ti, 32gb ram, (30fps)
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Yami1607
how to fix
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
What are you saying lol? how to fix what? i showed (for the most part) how to get this working, if it still doesnt launch your missing something. rather your antivirus stepped in, VC redist not up-to-date, or you didn follow directions somewhere? just go to "microsoft store" (in your windows 10-11-12) computer and search XBOX APP, then hit install if its not installed... then open services and check for "GAMING SERVICE" (that's its name) enable it.
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nhuquocbao
confirm can not play , still stuck in logging in and after that it crash , Hope IGGgame can find another crack group for this game.

ProCo is new and i dout this site not safe
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
re-edit- go to C\user\yourpcname\AppData\Local\Augusta\Saved\Config\WinGRTS open the "game user settings ini" and hit ctrl+f search for bCrossPlayEnabled change its value to False. bCrossPlayEnabled=False is what it would look like. credit to nekopi

EDIT- just enable "gaming service" and or re-add the xbox app to your system. that should resolve the issue as long as your vc redist drivers and other stuff are proper. (it wont launch without the xbox app at all) at this time anyways.

Rename the "game" folder to Grounded 2, you should also allow it through your firewall (usually this is backwards idk why, ill double check shortly). however, if you dont have the XBOX app (yep that bullshit) installed and running, for some reason this shit wouldnt work on my pc. kept crashing and crashing right when it went to "log in". however, after (re-installing) the xbox app and the stuff it needs, the game worked finally. ima retrack my steps to make sure. but im around 90% sure the xbox app is a must have in order for this to work. since this is a "game pass" crack if im not mistaken. (if obtained where i believe it was obtained from).
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TrustedProCo
WAIT WHAT! Correction I'm only new because I've only recently decided want to help a community but in terms of visiting the site and or being in this type of world it's been like 10 to 12 years or more.
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
If they're that hard pressed to check CRC that's on them. but, in case they're unaware of "how-to".. ill post enough proof for em either way.

downloaded proco's shared link for the (online fix only file)
i also went to the source and downloaded the online fix only file.

both have the same 32 and 256bit hash i.e. proco's upload is UNMOLESTED!
take note- the names are the same outside of one saying "2" bc the name wasnt even changed its that original.

edited images after posting, and to add 32bit hash sum.
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Neo_O
the game don't run like a charm cos prety bad optimization but runs since day 1 when i downloaded from here.
i just unzip de file and double click in the grounded2.exe
do you have some antivirus active? the 100% of time "aftermarket" and windows antivirus detect cracks and launcher modifications like virus and block the use with or without warning of the program/app
if you don't trust or have important things in your pc, run it with a instance program (goodluck) or buy it xD
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TrustedVIPHelperDazed.N.Confused
For those who don't already know, this game's supported languages notification is posted below in my previous comment!
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The "Early Access" notification has already been posted by my friend, "Kain Yusanagi" below.
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karakr16
nice game , thx igg
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𝙈ØNA ♀️
Survival horror??
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Trustedtacobellnow
yeah. thats what the 1st one was about. fun shit.
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EmmettPlayz
facts brotherrrr
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TrustedVIPHelperDazed.N.Confused
There is full English support via the English interface, English audio and English subtitles!
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karakr16
what , Horror ?? :)
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CrowGhost
It's here!
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TrustedVIPHelperDazed.N.Confused
But where is your gameplay video?
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TrustedProCo
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⚠️USE PREPATCH VERSION for now

✅ Helpful Guidelines Information
▪️If this guide was helpful/easy to follow, please give a 💖. ▪️Purchase the game🎮if you enjoy it. (Support the developers)
▪️Keep sources alive by keeping them to yourself 🫷 or closed group
▪️Reference to the FAQ's on my "Profile Comments" for any questions
▪️Visit my 🔗Discord if you need any help with [Request Guides] [Get 1on1 Help With Anything] [Check more Detailed FAQ] [Easy Access To Information (No Direct Downloads)] [Find Players To Play With] [Get Updates On Online-Fix Patchs] [PC Geek Squard Help]

⁉️Please Be Aware: From Mods & Host
▪️PLEASE STOP ASKING IGG Mods Or Game Sites For Help With Online-Fix Patch Questions. Visit my 🔗Discord or the official online-fix patch discord FOR ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS!
▪️Please only comment on the "Messages" tab on my IGG profile, NOT the "Profile Comments" tab UNLESS it's about broke links then mention the game in question and I will fix it! Otherwise.
▪️Do not repackage or reupload these links without permission from online-fix.me discord! (they want to keep it safe, As well as prevent misleading information understood!)

📜How To Find The Download Guides [Online-fix Patch & Game Info]
1️⃣ Click on the link 👉🏾🔗Guides Hub Link
2️⃣ Scroll down to the very bottom of the page
3️⃣ Click View All or Load More button
4️⃣ Click the CTRL + F and (Search for any game) or copy/paste or type the "✨Grounded 2 - Online Fix Patch Guide",
5️⃣Follow that 📜guides Instructions.
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
PSA to (anyone that needs to know) you do not have access to the Founders pack cosmetics without online shit attached to it. i tried every version not just IGG's shared version but those on other sites too. it came down to me needing OFME and being signed in, allowing xbox to run, enabling services i shut off forever ago, just to use a skin. did not check if these skins still worked (applied skin stays) after removing online access either way, just something im sure not many are aware of. -skins are found in OPTIONS while in game which say "founders something something" (idk what it says).

in other words, if you used the pinned comment above, you gotta revert that change if you want the skins.. and have online access... GSE fork, or none other work! -steam must be running for it to work, maybe not xbox. not sure on the OFME project for this title. i just know the DLC doesnt work without being online for this game. *yes, i also tried changing the ini. using RUNE, and other things. all would launch and play the game but nothing showed the dlc in options.

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Neo_O
any way to get first version?
this trash update dont stop giving me all kind of bugs, when i barely fix them it start to freeze windows forcing reset button...
crap early accesss....
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
idk how you can complain, its free (cracked) however, the first version is the base download. its up-to you if you update. unless your talking about the press version if there is such a thing.
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Neo_O
i complain because i can, its free and im sharing my experience, not blaming anyone here. im pretty sure you know what i mean.
i just ask if its posible for the person who created the post to give acces or a link of the first version because works better than the actual one (at least for me). if its you im sorry but you need to think a bit more before asnwer or get some spiritual electronic disconection hollidays...
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
the first version is available (just dont update) lol. the first download is the first version, under those main links are separate links)
base game link (megaup) from above, no update applied.

update link (megaup) from above. just dont download this one and your on the first version. means update is applied bc you download, and install it

underlined words are links to the download's above.

sorry common sense isnt something you seem to have.. dont insult those who literally tell you "its YOU who keep complaining over something that's not happening". dont want the update, DONT UPDATE!
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m300
patch doesn't work keep getting stuck after this message:

[OK! Valid hash for: "F:\Grounded.2\game\Augusta\Content\Paks\Augusta-WinGRTS_0_P.pak"]
am i doing something wrong?
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
You used the online fix didn you? patch worked just fine, but i never used any mods, or online fix stuff. just the game as it came. i modified one thing. which is now pinned at the top.
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m300
i didn't use any online fix i installed the game and than i tried to use the update but it keeps getting stuck
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
I used this update and had no issues. Idk if i need to say this since your badge is 2 years here. but you do have an exclusion on your AV software dont you?

try downloading the base game again, then running the patcher and ensuring its directed at the proper directory.

also, try removing that period in "Grounded.2" (its at the end of your d next to 2)
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this where i gets stuck for me or is it suppose to take so much time?
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roosevelt2362
It shouldn't take too long, unless you're using a slow hard drive. Are you using HDD? If so, try waiting 30 minutes.
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m300
i removed the [.] from the name, it didn't help.

"but you do have an exclusion on your AV software dont you" i don't know about that i have microsoft antivirus is that the issue?

i can't even exit it i have to use the task manager to end the process

can't i just copy paste the patch data instead of using the app?
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
i went ahead and had Gemini write up something, which is what i wuda wrote myself if i wasnt being lazy.

1 - Open Windows Security: You can do this by clicking the shield icon in your taskbar (it might be in the hidden icons menu, represented by a small upward-pointing arrow). Alternatively, you can go to the Windows Start Menu, type "Windows Security," and open the app.

2 - Go to Virus & threat protection: In the Windows Security window, click on the "Virus & threat protection" tile.

3 - Find the exclusions settings: Under the "Virus & threat protection settings" section, click on "Manage settings." Then, scroll down to the "Exclusions" section and click on "Add or remove exclusions."

4 - Add the folder: Click the "+ Add an exclusion" button. A dropdown menu will appear.

5 - Select "Folder": Choose "Folder" from the list of options.

6 - Navigate to the folder: A file explorer window will open. You'll need to navigate to the location of your game. Since you mentioned it's on the F: drive, click on "This PC" and then select the "F:" drive. From there, find the folder where you installed "Grounded 2," click on it, and then click "Select Folder."
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
No, you cant copy the info. I have MS antivirus too, i still have an exclusion setup for where i download and install my cracked games too.

google "how to add an exclusion for where i install a game" or ask AI to tell you in short phrases. (yes, ai indeed will assist with cracked/pirated software lol).

EDIT- your isntall location prior was different, or at least "where you were trying to patch too" anyways.

however, did you reinstall the game again, then try to update? once failed, it wont go thru as you dont have backup turned on. -install takes 5 minutes or so on a game this small during the update process. your doing something way off key.

  • reinstall- after making exclusion using AI post above,

  • make sure base game works

  • update (ensuring your update directory is correct) i.e. mine is F\Games\Grounded2 so when i hit "browse" in the updater, i would select "F\Games\Grounded2".

  • wait for update to finish. you dont have any options ticked for "verify, backup, etc" so it wont take long unless your on a slower HDD *im using a gen 4 NVME. so its quite a bit faster.

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EmmettPlayz
how do i update with just the patch
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
download base game, run base game to make sure it works, close base game, download patch, extract (use winrar) run updater, direct to base game folder by hitting "browse" then update.
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TrustedProCo
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⚠️IT WORKS NOW! WITH IGG VERSION V2 Is Out! I TESTED IT

✅ Helpful Guidelines Information
▪️If this guide was helpful/easy to follow, please give a 💖. ▪️Purchase the game🎮if you enjoy it. (Support the developers)
▪️Keep sources alive by keeping them to yourself 🫷 or closed group
▪️Reference to the FAQ's on my "Profile Comments" for any questions
▪️Visit my 🔗Discord if you need any help with [Request Guides] [Get 1on1 Help With Anything] [Check more Detailed FAQ] [Easy Access To Information (No Direct Downloads)] [Find Players To Play With] [Get Updates On Online-Fix Patchs] [PC Geek Squard Help]

⁉️Please Be Aware: From Mods & Host
▪️PLEASE STOP ASKING IGG Mods Or Game Sites For Help With Online-Fix Patch Questions. Visit my 🔗Discord or the official online-fix patch discord FOR ANY AND ALL QUESTIONS!
▪️Please only comment on the "Messages" tab on my IGG profile, NOT the "Profile Comments" tab UNLESS it's about broke links then mention the game in question and I will fix it! Otherwise.
▪️Do not repackage or reupload these links without permission from online-fix.me discord! (they want to keep it safe, As well as prevent misleading information understood!)

⚠️ If you're still having issues using the standalone method please use the pre patch version and just disable your antivirus software or add an exclusion folder Uploaded Image

📜How To Find The Download Guides [Online-fix Patch & Game Info]
1️⃣ Click on the link 👉🏾🔗Guides Hub Link
2️⃣ Scroll down to the very bottom of the page
3️⃣ Click View All or Load More button
4️⃣ Click the CTRL + F and (Search for any game) or copy/paste or type the "✨Grounded 2 - Online Fix Patch Guide",
5️⃣Follow that 📜guides Instructions.
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hoaxzera
TY IGG for update the game 💕💕
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Isael.Issei
Multiplayer work?
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KeTsuii62
how to play online ?
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Isael.Issei
I wondered too?
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EmmettPlayz
you cant its cracked
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
online-fix me, use google. dont download their shit from "third parties".
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codezero
does it work? i look but they're not same version so im thinking it's not compatible
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
i dont use online fix stuff, so i cant say if it does. most the time it will though. pro-co has a pretty good "how-to" above if you wanna read it..
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EmmettPlayz
Well nevermind it keeps failing to download no matter what
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Gos
30GB Somewhere Else 14GB Only Here Thats Great
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TrustedHelperVIPCraxton
still 30gb, just compressed..
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EmmettPlayz
Already uploaded, Peak
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TrustedBlue Bomber
as always, so fast lol
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FaceofGod
freak yheah
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AjWolf
ty i love you <3
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Hornet556
Is it still buggy or is it okay ?
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EmmettPlayz
yeah theres alot of bugs in this game (pun intended)