A player's first base is likely to be located where they begin the game in the backyard, and as players unlock more resources and explore more locations, they are likely to improve upon this first spot. Often, players will choose to make a main base and several smaller sub-bases so they are never caught too far from a spot where they can go to find sanctuary and regroup before the next story mission. In survival games like Grounded, base building is by far one of the most important things a player can do to make sure they have a place to replenish their resources and protect themselves from attacks.