update · October 6, 2026
Grounded Rot and Ruin Public Test Build 0.6.0 Introduces Centipede Boss and Potato Beetle Buggy
The Rot and Ruin Public Test Build 0.6.0 is live for Grounded, bringing a new termite-infested biome, a centipede boss, a drivable potato beetle buggy, and base painting features.
The Rot and Ruin Public Test Build 0.6.0 is live for Grounded, adding a new threat to the Woodpile alongside a centipede boss, mountable vehicles, and expanded crafting options. Player progress on the test server may not carry over to the live game.
Centipede Boss and Equipment
Termites have invaded the Woodpile, introducing a new centipede boss encounter. Defeating threats yields materials for a centipede armor set, staff weapon, new trinket, mutation, and various furniture pieces including a cauldron, candle, apothecary, and wall mounts.
Potato Beetle Buggy and Abyss Updates
Players can pilot the Potato Beetle Buggy, equipped with a shotgun-like turret and a charge projectile that clears groups of insects. Players can also harvest resources from insect corpses to reload. The Abyss area receives bismuth additions, diggable chests, warming geysers, and navigation improvements.
Crafting, Base Painting, and Collectibles
The Yoking Press allows gear upgrades through tiers using new bismuth resources and spew spores. Base painting arrives via the Splotcher with six color options. Additionally, eight SCA.B color schemes and five collectible figurines are scattered across the park for base statues.
Why this patch matters
Public Test Build 0.6.0 delivers substantial new content headed by the centipede boss, beetle vehicle, and base painting tools, giving testers plenty of features to trial.