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Grounded 2’s ‘Hairy and Scary’ Update Launches With AXL Tarantula Boss and Halloween Extras

Live across Xbox, PC, cloud plus Steam, the patch expands access with new localization.

Overview

  • Obsidian’s update introduces AXL, a colossal tarantula boss that unlocks tarantula armor, a bow and spear, and spider‑themed base decorations upon defeat.
  • The new BUILD.M grid system streamlines base construction with more intuitive placement and precise snapping.
  • Buggy upgrades integrate PEEP.R and Hot Pouch, letting players scan, swap items, and restock without leaving the driver’s seat.
  • A Praying Mantis armor set arrives with plague doctor styling and healing‑oriented abilities for expanded build options.
  • The update is live in Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, and in Early Access on Steam with Xbox Game Pass access, adds Japanese and Brazilian localization, and press report October‑only features such as a Trick‑or‑Treatery building, spooky ambiances, and Candy Corn replacing some resources.