The latest patch for Grounded 2, version 0.1.3, aims to enhance the game's stability and performance. However, in tests conducted by PCGamesN, results did not meet the advertised 30% performance boost. Evaluated on a system equipped with an RTX 4070 using Medium graphics settings, frame-rate improvements were recorded at 9%, 13%, and 26% across various resolutions. Notably, the most significant gains appeared at higher resolutions, with a 9% enhancement observed at 1080p.
Current Limitations
While the update does offer noticeable improvements, certain limitations persist. Users continue to experience texture pop-ins and frame drops, particularly during transitions across large areas, during combat, and item interactions. Additionally, graphics customization options in the game remain limited. Only graphical presets, depth of field adjustments, and a generic upscaling slider are available for players to tweak. This restricts the extent to which users can optimize the game's performance on their specific hardware configurations.
Developer's Response
Obsidian, the developer behind Grounded 2, has acknowledged these issues, emphasizing that further optimizations are on the horizon. They have committed to continuing their efforts to boost performance throughout the game's early access phase. This reassures players that the developers are responsive to feedback and are proactively working to refine the gaming experience.
The Path Forward
Moving forward, players can anticipate more updates aimed at improving performance and stability. The ongoing early access period offers a window for Obsidian to implement player feedback and enhance the overall gaming experience. As these updates roll out, players are hopeful that the improvements will align more closely with the developers' performance promises.
