Alongside Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2, Obsidian Entertainment will officially be releasing three games in 2025. The first-party Xbox studio surprise revealed Grounded 2 during the Xbox Games Showcase event today. The same four kids from the original survival game are returning for this new adventure, and this time, they are miniaturized in a park. Check out the trailer above.
Grounded 2 is set two years after the events of the first game, and this time, it's Brookhollow Park that will become the playground for players. Obsidian is getting help from Eidos Montréal as well, saying that the collaboration is adding more depth, danger, and discovery to the experience.
In addition to building on the first game's features, Grounded 2 is introducing Buggies as one of its biggest features. Essentially bug mounts, these will let you ride ally bugs and use them across various operations in the game, including combat and building. Mounts had been one of the biggest requests by fans in the first game, and Obsidian says it has delivered with plenty of deep integrations
Just like the original, Grounded 2 will be an early access title at launch, aiming to build out the game, story, and features with the community.
Here are the key features of the Early Access/Game Preview launch:
- Omni-Tool introduced: A major quality of life upgrade that combines the hammer, axe, shovel, and wrench into one all-purpose tool, saving precious backpack space and streamlining your survival experience.
- Story: In Grounded 2, we won’t tell you the whole story at the launch of Game Preview, but there’ll be enough there for you to start uncovering mysteries, chasing clues, and sharing your wildest theories right away (yes, we’re watching).
- Expanded world-building brands: Expect the return of in-world favorites like Punch-O and Minotaurs & Myrmidons, alongside new brands and scenery that don’t just look cool—they tell a story (if you know where to look)—all coming together to bring Brookhollow Park to life with that signature Grounded charm.
- New and returning bugs: Face off against familiar foes and never-before-seen creepy crawlies like the graceful cockroach, which adds new challenges and combat dynamics, such as having the ability to block your attacks.
- Larger world, richer biomes: More spaces to build, explore, and survive in— Brookhollow Park is nearly as big as the entire backyard from the first game, packed with new secrets around every corner, from snack bars and toppled ice cream carts to long-forgotten edges of the park.
- Community driven evolution: We’re building with you, and every update will be more meaningful and shaped by player feedback, with a public roadmap to keep you in the loop that we will share when Game Preview launches on July 29.
- Combat 2.0 – Whether you’re flying solo or in full squad mode, new combat mechanics like dodging and smarter enemy behavior make every fight more intense—and more satisfying to survive.
Grounded 2 is launching on July 29 across PC and Xbox Series X|S consoles in early access on July 29, 2025, with a $29.99 price tag. Xbox Game Pass subscribers will be gaining the title at launch for no extra cost as well.
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