Grounded 2

Screenshot of Grounded 2 from the Microsoft Store.
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Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded 2 brings players back to bug-sized survival in a sprawling new Brookhollow Park map. The sequel to the hit 2022 game is launching into Early Access on July 29, packed with fresh RPG buildcrafting systems, rideable insect “Buggy” mounts (like fire ants and orb-weaver spiders), and deeper narrative twists.

It's definitely something that fans of the original game will want to check out. Get ready to enjoy a leveled-up, shrunk-down experience, whether you buy the game outright or access it via PC Game Pass or Game Pass Ultimate.

Everything you need to know about Grounded 2

Promotional screenshot of players fighting a scorpion in Grounded 2

Release date and everything else we know

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An official screenshot of Grounded 2 gameplay.

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