The shrunken multiplayer survival gameGroundedhas been very successful so far, soaring to thetop of Steam’s bestseller listin the first day of release. Getting started in Obsidian’s new survival game may seem daunting at first, but if a player knows what to look for they can get established within minutes.
The first step for every seasoned survival gamer is a very good one for this occasion as well: pick up everything. GivenGroundedtakes place in an ordinary suburban backyard with characters who have gone throughsome sort ofHoney, I Shrunk the Kidstransformation, the suite of materials available is limited to the very, very small. Right away players will have access to pebbles and plant fibers, but one of the most important materials in any crafting project is the binding that holds everything else together.
Updated April 19th, 2024 by Russ Boswell: Sap is vital to survival in Grounded. Players will need to get their hands on Sap for a number of different things but its main use lies in creating lighting sources, including torches, to help players explore caves and navigate the darkest corners of the Backyard. Thankfully, Sap can be found all over the multiple biomes of the Backyard, clinging to sticks and other objects. Players can even find large Sap chunks that they can break apart. To better help playersfind Sap in Grounded, the following guide has been updated with a companion video.
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Where to Find Sap
The play area forGroundedconsists largely of infrequently mowed grass with a few trees and decorative shrubbery. Players should be on alert, because ants and spiders roam the area in search of food (don’t worry,the spiders can be customized with Arachnophobia Mode). Fallen twigs can be found among the grass blades, with round honey-gold globs of precious sap clinging to various places.
Each twig, which is the size of a large leafless tree branch to the player, can have multiple globs of sap along its length, so it is vital that explorers crawl all over it to check for hidden treasures before moving on to the next step.
The most vital tool available toGroundedplayers is the Resource Analyzer. Fortunately, the moment players get into the game they detect a mysterious signal, so by simply following the signal, they will find the Field Station landmark. By activating the computer, they gain access to the Resource Analyzer, which can unlock new crafting recipes depending on the material analyzed. It has a limited amount of charges which replenish over time.
Sap Recipes
Groundedis still in early access, so the list of crafting recipes is not final. So far, sap is most useful in the following early game crafting recipes:
Eyepatch
Pirates wore eye patches to protect night vision in one eye. It won’t do that inGrounded, but it looks cool. This is just one of many cosmetic items that can be unlocked in the game.
Torch
When players encounter dark areas, torches are essential for navigation.
Requires: Dry Grass Chunks x3, Sap x1, Sprig x2, Woven Fiber x2
Groundedis available now for PC and Xbox One.
