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Obsidian Entertainment, Eidos-Montréal · Xbox Game Studios·¥ 3,990
Mar 4, 2026 · 5mo ago

Playgrounds PTB Patch 0.3.1

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Playgrounds PTB 0.3.1 adds AXL summon in Park, expands Grounded 2 props, tweaks volumes scaling, and includes extensive bug fixes and asset updates across Playgrounds and Creatures Menu.

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  • AXL summon in ParkAXL:AXL can now be summoned in the Park in Playgrounds, enabling new interaction and utility within the Playground space.Park (Playgrounds)
  • Bug Fixes (General 0.3.1)Fixed issue where the snake did not attack the player in Play Mode.Snake attacks player in Play Mode reliably

Bug fixes12

  • Bug Fixes (General 0.3.1)
    • Holograms no longer render as black; visuals corrected.Fixed appearing black
    • Addressed multiple crash scenarios throughout Playgrounds to improve stability.Various crash scenarios fixed in Playgrounds
    • Fixed inconsistencies when attempting to link items using a controller.Consistency improved when linking things with a controller
    • Improved placement of creatures on the Wooden Deck in the Park.Creatures placement on Wooden Deck improved
    • Fixed issue where the player could get stuck in the wooden turret.Player cannot get stuck in wooden turret
    • Handy Gnat textures now render correctly rather than appearing dark.Now appear correctly instead of dark
    • Corrected key-binding behavior to prevent unintended ghost mode toggling.Second key mapping no longer triggers ghost mode toggle when switching 1st/2nd key bindings
  • Bug Fixes – Update 2 (0.3.1.2476) Stability
    • Stability improvements across Playgrounds including crashes when swapping modes, downloading community playgrounds, and map edge cases.Various stability issues addressed; crashes fixed for design/play mode swap, community playgrounds, and high item map scenarios
    • Milk Molars collected are now updated on the Map for previous save files.Collected Milk Molars update on Map for previous saves
    • Fixed issue where Bring a Hose to Water questline would not complete after installing all misting heads.Quest completes after installing all misting heads
  • Various crash fixes (Update 3)Focused stability patches to reduce crashes during common workloads in Playgrounds.Fixed crashes across design/play mode swap, community playground downloads, and high item map after 30 minutes
  • Undo and map sync improvementsMilk Molars collected are updated on the Map for previous save files.Milk Molars updated on the Map for previous saves

Other changes12

  • AXL summon in ParkAXL:Introduced the ability to summon AXL in Playgrounds.Added
  • Grounded 2 props expansionA broad addition of Grounded 2 themed props has been added to Playgrounds, expanding decoration and play possibilities.Added various Grounded 2 props
  • Trigger Volume and Hazard Volume scalingTrigger Volumes and Hazard Volumes now support scaling along the scale axis, enabling more flexible level design and testing.Accessible on all axes
  • General Changes (0.3.1) – Steam Deck Icons, Grid Snapping, Creatures Menu
    • SteamDeck-specific icons added for easier identification on Steam Deck devices.Added
    • Grid snapping improvements implemented for more precise placement and editing.Improvements
    • Added Director Schemector and Assistant Manager entries to the Creatures Menu in Playgrounds.Director Schemector and Assistant Manager added
  • Creatures customizationVarious Grounded 2 creatures have had customization added to their appearance in Playgrounds.Added/updated various creatures
  • Grounded 2 props (Creatures/Decor) – extensive listA broad set of Grounded 2 props were added to Playgrounds, expanding playground games and scenery.Many new Grounded 2 props added (e.g., Croquet Mallet A..D, Croquet Ball A..D, Playing Card set, Park Flyers, etc.)
  • Director Schemector and Assistant Manager in Creatures MenuNew creature entries available in the Creatures Menu for Playgrounds customization.Director Schemector and Assistant Manager added to Creatures Menu
  • Bug Fixes – Update 2 (0.3.1.2476) StabilityUsers can undo some Park Placed items after deletion, improving editing flexibility.Possible to Undo certain Park Placed items after deletion
  • Update 3 – Additional Grounded 2 PropsAdditional Grounded 2 props added to Playgrounds to broaden interactive possibilities.Playing Card Box, Ketchup/Mustard Sachets, Park Flyers, Shlapz Groovedisk, multiple Logs, Croquet set, etc.
  • Undo and map sync improvementsUsers can undo some Park Placed items after deletion for easier editing.Undo certain Park Placed items after deletion

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