59 articlesGrounded is a game full of adventures, and when talking about adventures and explorations, one of the first things that comes to mind is treasure chests. That is why we are going to give you not just clues, but the exact locations of where you can find the secret chest and how to open it.
For you to open it and reveal the items you can get from it, you must first find the key to it. Due to that, we made this guide for you.
How to Find the Sticky Key for the New Secret Chest in Grounded
If you’ve been exploring the yard in Grounded and stumbled upon a locked secret chest that requires a “Sticky Key,” you’re not alone. This item is part of one of the more hidden progression-style discoveries in the game.
The thing is, it can be easy to miss unless you know exactly where to look.
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You can find the Sticky Key in a concealed area that requires careful exploration of a late-game zone. It often involves vertical traversal and tight environmental paths.
You will generally find it near a hidden environmental landmark. As such, make sure to look for areas where you can find sticky environmental assets. These include clustered debris or insect activity zones that stand out from the surrounding terrain.
If you are already in the correct general region, the key is typically tucked slightly off the main travel path rather than directly along it. The devs designed it on purpose to encourage off-route exploration
Opening the Chest
Once you have the Sticky Key, return to the locked chest location and interact with it normally. The chest will open immediately, and you’ll get high-value resources or progression-related items. What you get depends on your current stage in the game.
These rewards are often tied to mid-to-late game crafting progression. This makes it worth opening as soon as possible once you obtain the key. The Sticky Key is designed to push players off the main path and into hidden environmental spaces in Grounded.
It can be easy to miss, but as long as you do some observation and exploration, you will eventually find it without too much frustration.
