Playing Grounded & Grounded 2 on Apple iPad (Xbox Cloud Gaming)
5Playing Grounded & Grounded 2 on Apple iPad (Xbox Cloud Gaming)
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Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to play Xbox games on an iPad using Xbox Cloud Gaming (formerly xCloud, part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate):
What You Need
1. iPad running iPadOS 14.4 or later (newer recommended).
2. Stable internet connection:
• Minimum: 10 Mbps (Wi-Fi or 5G/LTE).
• Recommended: 20 Mbps+ with 5 GHz Wi-Fi for smooth gameplay.
3. Bluetooth controller (Xbox Wireless Controller, PlayStation DualShock/DualSense, or any MFi controller).
4. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription (required for Cloud Gaming).
5. Microsoft account linked to your Game Pass.
Step 1. Subscribe to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate
1. Go to xbox.com/gamepass.
2. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
3. Subscribe to Game Pass Ultimate (Cloud Gaming is included).
Step 2. Open Xbox Cloud Gaming on iPad
Apple doesn’t allow Xbox Cloud Gaming as an App Store app. Instead, you use Safari (or another browser).
1. Open Safari on your iPad.
2. Go to xbox.com/play.
3. Sign in with your Microsoft account.
4. You’ll now see the Xbox Cloud Gaming library.
Step 3. Add Xbox Cloud Gaming to Home Screen
For a more “app-like” experience:
1. In Safari, tap the Share button (square with arrow).
2. Select Add to Home Screen.
3. Name it something like Xbox Cloud Gaming.
4. Now you can launch Cloud Gaming like an app.
Step 4. Connect a Controller
1. On your iPad, open Settings - Bluetooth.
2. Put your controller in pairing mode:
• Xbox Controller: Hold the pairing button on top until the Xbox button flashes.
• PS5/PS4 Controller: Hold Share + PS button until the light blinks.
3. Select your controller in iPad Bluetooth settings.
4. Once connected, it’s ready for cloud play.
Step 5. Start Playing
1. Open the Xbox Cloud Gaming web app from your Home Screen.
2. Browse or search for a game in the library.
3. Tap Play.
4. The game streams directly to your iPad from Microsoft’s servers.
Tips for Best Experience
• Use 5 GHz Wi-Fi instead of 2.4 GHz.
• Sit closer to your router for lower latency.
• Close background apps on your iPad.
• If possible, use a wired Ethernet adapter for even more stability.
• Some games support touch controls, but a controller gives the best experience.
00:00 Grounded 1 & Grounded 2 Games on iPad (Xbox Cloud Gaming)
00:28 Grounded on iPad
12:24 Grounded 2 on iPad
Grounded is a survival action-adventure video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by Xbox Game Studios. It was released for Windows and Xbox One in early access on July 28, 2020. It was fully released on September 27, 2022. The Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions were released on April 16, 2024.
A small team of 13 Obsidian employees began working in Grounded following the completion of Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire, while the rest of the team began working on The Outer Worlds. In the game, the four protagonists are shrunk in size following a science experiment and must survive in a backyard, combating against various bugs and insects. The core premise of the game was inspired by the films Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and A Bug's Life. The game received generally positive reviews from critics and attracted more than 20 million players upon launch. The sequel, Grounded 2, has been released in early access on July 29, 2025, and an animated series adaptation is currently in development.
Grounded 2 is an upcoming survival action-adventure video game developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos-Montréal and published by Xbox Game Studios. It is the sequel to Grounded and was announced during the Xbox Games Showcase on June 8, 2025. It was released in early access on July 29, 2025, for Windows and Xbox Series X/S.
Continuing the core gameplay mechanics of Grounded, the game features players controlling miniaturized characters who must survive in an oversized natural environment. The sequel is set in Brookhollow Park, a fictional suburban park with a visual design inspired by the early 1990s.
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