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action-adventure game
Grounded 2
By Obsidian Entertainment, released 1 Jan 2025
- Microsoft Windows
- Xbox Series X and Series S
- survival game
What it is
Grounded 2 is an open-world survival adventure from Obsidian Entertainment, set in a playground where familiar spaces become a wilderness after the player is shrunk to ant size. Explore overgrown areas, uncover hidden secrets and face threats in a world much larger than a backyard. Players can choose archetypes with distinct abilities, craft weapons and armor, and build a base. Buggies—raised insect companions—can be ridden, directed in battle or put to work gathering resources. Grounded 2 supports single-player and cooperative play, including online co-op, so friends can build, fight and explore together or continue in a shared world. The game is listed for Windows and Xbox Series X|S; its Steam listing specifies Windows. Steam features include full controller support, Steam Input API support and Family Sharing. The game is published by Xbox Game Studios and is listed in Early Access.
What players like, and what they don't
- Single-player and online co-op are supported.
- Choose from archetypes with distinct abilities.
- Buggies can be ridden, fight and gather resources.
- Full controller support is listed on Steam.
- The Steam listing marks it as Early Access.
- Steam lists Windows; Xbox Series X|S is also listed.
Who it suits
It suits players looking for solo or cooperative survival, base building and exploration. Players who want insect companions for travel, combat or gathering may also find its buggy system appealing.
Grounded 2 combines survival crafting and base building with cooperative play and rideable insect companions. Its Windows Steam listing is marked Early Access.
