If you were willing to get to grips with its intricate crafting and survival mechanics (as well as get over the terror of absolute huge arachnids!) then the original Grounded was an absolute blast to play.
In a Honey, I Shrunk the Kids fashion, you and a bunch of co-op buddies were transported into an everyday household garden with just one twist – you were smaller than the ants!
Grounded 2 looks to expand on this core concept, making the world bigger, adding in more threats to contend with, and once again making Mother Nature spite you at every turn.
All Park, No Play
Now available on Xbox and PC via the Game Preview programme (as well as Game Pass and Play Anywhere), Grounded 2 expands the world from your humble backyard, to a sprawling park. What once was a world that was navigable by foot, the park requires you to get creative with your transportation, with the introduction of Buggy mounts, including rideable spiders!
As well as these, there’s brand-new weapons to craft, armour to produce, and multiple new ways of building bases; the key to any survival title.
Whether you take to things as a solo player, or invite up to three online co-op friends into the mix, you’ll most definitely need your wits about you as you overcome the many, many threats the park has to offer. Of course, smaller foes like mites won’t pose too much of a risk, but throw in spiders, scorpions and more, and you’ll have a lot on your plate to contend with!
Game Preview, Explained
It’s certainly worth noting that, as Grounded 2 is released under the moniker of ‘Game Preview’, that the game is technically still in an unfinished state. Whilst players can expect to be able to take in a good chunk of the game, developers Obsidian Entertainment are keen to point out that the game may contain some bugs (not that kind!) that will be ironed out ahead of the game’s full release.
A large amount of content is also set to release in the future, as it’s just the first act of the game’s story present currently. The same can be said for those over on Steam, where Grounded 2 releases into Early Access.
Grounded 2 Key Features
- Survive, Adapt, Overcome – The world is relentless, but so are you. Shape your adventure with unique archetypes, each offering distinct abilities to match your playstyle. Whether you rely on precision, cunning, or sheer strength, you’ll need every advantage to survive against the threats lurking in the park.
- Stronger Together – The perils of the park are daunting alone, but with friends, every challenge becomes an adventure. Work together to build, fight, and uncover the secrets buried beneath the grass. Whether you’re facing danger side by side or continuing your journey in a shared world, survival is always better with allies.
- Walking is Bogus – Introducing Buggies – They scurry, they fight, and now—they help you survive. Hatch, raise, and ride your own insect friends – buggies! Saddle up and ride through the park, command them in battle, or have them help gather resources. The right partner could mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.
- A Shadow That Follows You – The threat is always there—watching, learning, waiting. You don’t know where it’s coming from, only that it never leaves. The deeper you dig, the closer it gets. Some mysteries should stay buried, but it’s too late now. It knows you’re looking. And it’s ready. Every answer drags you deeper, every step invites something closer. You were never alone. You thought you were in control. You were wrong.
Play Today!
Grounded 2 can now be purchased on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with a day-one release onto Game Pass for both platforms allowing for many players to get their hands on this one for free. Otherwise, the Xbox Store will have you sorted for £24.99
Grounded 2 also benefits from the Xbox Play Anywhere feature: your saves will be conserved between Xbox and PC, allowing for seamless cross-progression.
Stay tuned for some initial thoughts from us soon.
Grounded 2 Description
Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. Survive a sprawling open world alone or in co-op with friends. Craft weapons, forge armor, and build bases while exploring the park on your trusty Buggy mounts. Unravel hidden mysteries and face unexpected threats. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.
Shrunk to the size of an ant, you’ll find once-familiar spaces turned into a sprawling, uncharted frontier. Survive alone or in co-op with friends, crafting weapons, forging armor, and building bases as you explore manmade playgrounds overgrown by nature. Traverse this new realm on trusty Buggy mounts—your capable allies—and uncover the mysteries lurking beneath bright colors and towering structures. But stay wary: something else is out there, and it hasn’t forgotten you.
