Xbox and PC currently to host Grounded 2, while Obsidian subtly suggests possible future launches for PS5 and Switch 2.
In an exclusive interview with Eurogamer, Marcus Morgan, Executive Producer for Grounded 2 at Obsidian, has confirmed that the anticipated sequel to the survival-adventure game will be making its debut on Xbox Series and PC on July 29, 2025, through Xbox Game Pass during the early access period.
However, an official release date for Grounded 2 on PS5 and Nintendo Switch remains uncertain, with Morgan hinting that these versions could be some time in the future.
Early Access and Shaping the Game
With the early access phase approaching, players will soon have the opportunity to delve into the first build of Grounded 2. This phase is crucial for the game's development, as feedback from players on various platforms will help shape Grounded 2 into its final form.
Cross-Platform Decisions and the Original Grounded
Obsidian's commitment to taking its time to ensure Grounded 2 is developed properly is evident, with the decisions to go cross-platform for the game being made earlier in the development cycle. This approach is a departure from the original Grounded, which was released on Sony and Nintendo platforms after being one of the first wave of Xbox IP to break free of Microsoft's console exclusivity, around 18 months after its 1.0 release.
A Tease for PS5 and Nintendo Switch
When asked about the plans for Grounded 2 on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, Morgan provided a subtle tease, suggesting that while the PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions are plausible due to the original game's availability on those platforms, they cannot speak about it definitively at this time.
Anticipated Release Dates
While no official release date has been announced for Grounded 2 on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, it is expected that a game like Grounded 2 would eventually join the PS5 and Nintendo Switch library, potentially in 2027 or 2028, depending on how long the game remains in early access.
In summary, Grounded 2 is set to launch on Xbox Series and PC on July 29, 2025, with plans for PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions likely underway, although a release date for these versions has yet to be confirmed. Players can look forward to shaping the game during its early access phase, with the final product expected to be a testament to their collective input.
| Platform | Release Info | |--------------------|--------------------------------------------------| | Xbox Series & PC | Early Access: July 29, 2025 | | PS5 & Nintendo Switch | No confirmed release date; expected after full release and likely well into the future |
- Obsidian's decision to make Grounded 2 available on cross-platforms was made earlier in the development cycle, contrasting with the original Grounded that was initially exclusive to Xbox.
- Marcus Morgan, the Executive Producer for Grounded 2, subtly hinted at potential plans for the PS5 and Nintendo Switch versions, but no official release date has been announced yet.
- The final release of Grounded 2 is expected to be a reflection of player feedback gathered during its early access phase on Xbox Series and PC, starting on July 29, 2025.
- Despite the absence of an official release date, it is anticipated that Grounded 2 will eventually become available on PS5 and Nintendo Switch, possibly in the years 2027 or 2028, after leaving the early access period.
