"Obsidian's Game 'Grounded 2' Reaches 3 Million Players in Two Weeks - Examining the Achievements of the Developers"
In the vibrant world of Grounded 2, players can expect a series of exciting content updates over the next year. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, a studio under Xbox Game Studios, the game was released in July 2025 and has already surpassed the player count peaks of the original game on Steam.
The upcoming content drops for Grounded 2 focus on major new features such as a water-themed biome, new boss battles, new vehicles, and numerous gameplay improvements. Here's a breakdown of what's in store:
Fall 2025
The fall update will introduce the AXL Tarantula boss, an AXL Arena boss fight, and related AXL-themed recipes, armor, weapons, and furniture. Players can also look forward to the introduction of a new buggy called the "Ladybug Buggy".
Winter 2025
Winter will bring the introduction of the Community Gardens biome, new bug variants including Cricket and Earwig, and a “Mushroom Set 2.0” with new furniture and base defenses. Additionally, players can expect gear tier upgrades (Tier 3 Gear) and enhancements to the cozy/bases mechanics.
Other features spanning the 2025-2026 roadmap include zip-lines, buggy mutations and customization, omni-tool upgrades, new archetypes, Steam Deck and ROG Ally platform support, new watery equipment, and new base-building options. These updates aim to significantly expand the world and complexity of the game.
The full roadmap extends roughly through summer 2026 with multiple story acts planned beyond the current initial offerings, but the official full release (1.0) is expected much later, possibly around 2027 according to the early access development timeline.
Exploring the World
Grounded 2 offers a wider variety of bugs, environments, and biomes to explore. The Brookhollow Park map in Grounded 2 is five times larger than the Backyard map in the original game, making it a vast and immersive world to delve into.
Availability and Pricing
Grounded 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, Steam, and Xbox Game Pass. Players can buy the game directly for $29.99, or they can use Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. For those interested in Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, it's currently available for $16.19 at CDKeys, providing access to Microsoft's service at an amazing discount.
With its expansive world, engaging gameplay, and exciting updates, Grounded 2 is a must-play for fans of survival games and adventure enthusiasts alike. Stay tuned for more updates as we delve deeper into the world of Grounded 2.
- The upcoming content for Grounded 2, developed by Obsidian Entertainment under Xbox Game Studios, will release on Xbox Series X and PC, and players can expect updates such as a water-themed biome and new boss battles.
- Grounded 2, available on Steam, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Game Pass, offers a larger map and more bugs to explore compared to the original game.
- The fall update for Grounded 2 includes the introduction of the AXL Tarantula boss, a new buggy called the "Ladybug Buggy", and various improvements like Tier 3 Gear and cozy/base mechanics enhancements.
- In the winter update of Grounded 2, players can anticipate the introduction of Cricket and Earwig bug variants, a new furniture set, and numerous other updates like zip-lines, buggy mutations, and new base-building options in the 2025-2026 roadmap.
