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Grounded 2 Launches Early Access on PC and Game Pass With Major Patch Update

Obsidian has mapped out seasonal rollouts through 2026 to unveil new boss encounters

Promotional screenshot of a Buggie creature in Grounded 2
Grounded 2 is a solid sequel, but may have come too soon
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Grounded 2 update guarantees acorn top drops and stops nasty mount surprises

Overview

  • Grounded 2 set a new concurrent-player record with nearly 50,000 users at peak across Steam and Xbox Game Pass
  • The Omni-tool multitool and rideable Buggy mounts have drawn praise for streamlining resource gathering and speeding up traversal
  • Early impressions highlight polished combat and class-based gear roles while noting that base-building still suffers from clipping issues
  • Patch 1.0.2 guarantees acorn top drops, corrects buggy spawn behavior, improves construction on uneven terrain and boosts overall stability by up to 60%
  • Obsidian’s roadmap schedules seasonal content through 2026 with new boss fights and additional mount types