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Grounded 2’s ‘Hairy and Scary’ Update Goes Live With AXL Tarantula Boss

Early access availability brings the update to a broad player base via Game Pass.

Overview

  • AXL, a colossal tarantula, is now a boss encounter, and defeating it unlocks tarantula armor, a bow and spear, and spider-themed base décor.
  • The new BUILD.M grid streamlines construction by making piece placement and snapping more precise.
  • Buggy upgrades integrate PEEP.R and Hot Pouch, letting players scan, swap, and restock without leaving the driver’s seat.
  • A Praying Mantis armor set arrives with a plague doctor look and healing-focused abilities.
  • The update is live in Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and in Early Access on Steam via Xbox Game Pass; Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese localizations are included, and GamesRadar+ reports October-only Halloween touches such as a Trick‑or‑Treatery building, new spooky ambiences, and candy corn replacing some resources.