Open Steam > Steam > Settings > Downloads > Clear Download Cache. However you join other people cross-platform, make sure the host has shared their world properly so you can all continue to access it (if that's what you want to happen), otherwise everyone else in your Grounded player count will be kicked when the host leaves and you'll lose your progress. Navigate to your Steam library > right-click Grounded > Properties > Enable the Steam Overlay while in-game > Disable. To access Grounded cross play on the Steam version of the game there is an additional step to take, as you'll need to use the Xbox companion app to connect with your friends instead, due to it not being directly connected to the Xbox Live Network.

Those playing on Xbox consoles and through the Microsoft Store on PC can just follow the standard Grounded multiplayer process by selecting the option from the main menu, then as long as your Xbox Live accounts are linked as friends you'll see their hosted world available to join. The good news is that Grounded cross play is fully supported across Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC, so you can connect with your friends no matter what platform they're all using. If you need to get your friends up to speed then these Grounded tips and tricks should help them master the backyard faster!

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