Key foods
- Terrestrial patch 1.4.5 removes the Microsoft account requirement for Steam multiplayer.
- Steam users no longer need a Microsoft account for regular multiplayer, but it is still required for cross-play and shared worlds.
- Patch 1.4.5 introduces a new cross migration and the ability to separate Microsoft accounts from Steam.
Published by Obsidian Entertainment firm Patch 1.4.5 brings native Steam support and updates to the game's multiplayer options. The patch is now available and firm The developer asks players to update their game to get the latest improvements.
firm is a survival game from Obsidian Entertainment where players are reduced to the size of bugs and must survive in a suburban backyard full of giant bugs. The game combines survival, crafting, exploration, and base building as players try to figure out why they've shrunk, all while dealing with dangerous creatures like spiders and ants. Since its release in July 2020, firm It is regularly updated and has been praised for its interesting twist on the survival genre.
One of the main changes in this update is that players no longer need a Microsoft account to play multiplayer on Steam. Now, they can host or join firm multiplayer games directly from their Steam friends list, making things easier for Steam users. However, the developers noted that a Microsoft account is still required for features such as crossplay, shared worlds, and playgrounds. The update also adds a new crossplay key in the main menu that allows players to switch between “Crossplay State” (for playing with people on other platforms) and “Steam Native State” (for playing on Steam only). If players want to separate their Microsoft account from their Steam account, they can now do so by going to the options menu under the game tab. At the bottom of the page, they will find the option to unlink their accounts.
This patch comes after the previous one firm An update was released in August that added gyroscope support for Switch users. By allowing players to use motion controls, this feature makes board fights more precise and makes the game feel smoother.
Although the game still receives patches like 1.4.5, firmThe Fully Yoked update was the last scheduled content update. Released earlier this year, it brought cool new features like New Game+ mode and new weapons and gadgets that can be unlocked after multiple plays. The update also introduced crossplay, allowing Xbox, PC, PlayStation, and Switch players to join multiplayer sessions together, opening up more ways to play with others.
Since the game is no longer releasing new content, it remains to be seen if a firm The sequel will be developed in the future. Meanwhile, with patch 1.4.5, Steam players will have an easier way to join multiplayer games.
Grounded Update 1.4.5 Patch Notes
Native Steam support
- Steam players no longer need a Microsoft account to play multiplayer
- While not signed in to a Microsoft account, you can host and join standard global multiplayer sessions with players from your Steam friends list.
- Note: A Microsoft account is still required for Crossplay, Shared Worlds, and Playgrounds
Changes:
- A Crossplay Toggle has been added to the main menu to quickly switch between “Crossplay State” and “Steam Native State”.
- Friends must be in the same “state” to see and join each other online
- Players can now separate their Microsoft account from their Steam account
- By going to Options – Game Tab – you will see “Unlink Microsoft Account” at the bottom of the screen.
