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Grounded 2 needed to happen for one reason — I can ride a giant ant into battle now
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming A lot of us probably didn't expect a Grounded sequel so soon, but I'm ecstatic it's happening for one reason: buggies. It totally changes the game, and it's awesome.

Grounded 2 already feels as big as the first game, and we're just getting started
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming I look back at the first Grounded as its sequel arrives in early access, and I'm amazed by how far this franchise has come and excited for how far it will go.

Grounded 2 sure has gorgeous lighting and atmosphere
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Grounded 2 has a lot going for it, but the atmosphere shouldn't be overlooked. The lighting alone is a serious improvement on the first game.

Grounded 2 got rid of individual tools — and it makes the game better
By Zachary Boddy published
Gaming Grounded 2 has arrived in early access, and one of the most notable changes Obsidian made was replacing all tools with the upgradeable Omni-Tool (I like it).

Grounded 2 hands-on review: A Tale of Two Ants, and a very strong early access start
By Samuel Tolbert, Zachary Boddy published
Review Two of the Windows Central team have spent hours playing Grounded 2 ahead of its early access launch, and they have some thoughts.

Can I play Grounded 2 on Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and other gaming handhelds?
By Zachary Boddy published
Handhelds Grounded 2 has arrived in early access with a brand-new map, a new chapter of the story, and a whole lot of (literal) bugs. But how does it play on handhelds?

Obsidian's Xbox RPG Avowed is now Steam Deck Verified
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox The latest update for Avowed brings new weapons and skills, alongside a host of bug fixes and Steam Deck Verified status.

Sea of Thieves is getting this widely-requested feature in early 2026
By Samuel Tolbert published
Xbox Sea of Thieves is getting custom servers, with Rare revealing that the highly-requested feature is finally coming to the Xbox pirate simulator in 2026.
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