Case 06. 3D Asset Development for Grounded
Grounded is a survival video game created by Obsidian Entertainment and distributed by Xbox Game Studios. It was initially delivered for Microsoft Windows and Xbox One on July 30th, 2020 as an early access title, before getting a full release on September 27th, 2022.
Project
Obsidian Entertainment contacted Devoted Studios to develop a collection of game assets for the Grounded project.
Outcomes
Grounded has been critically acclaimed, with a "generally favorable" rating on Metacritic. It was nominated for Innovation in Accessibility at The Game Awards 2020 and won the Xbox Game of the Year award at the Golden Joystick Awards. The game has received praise for its exploration and world-building elements, providing an immersive experience.