Xbox and Obsidian Reveal Early Access Roadmap for Grounded 2

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Okay, so here we are again with Grounded 2, and I gotta say, it’s like Obsidian went and bottled chaos in the best way. You know, it’s that survival game where everything is bigger because you are, well, tiny. Came out in 2020, but here we are with a sequel. And oh boy, they’ve got their hands full with this one — it’s just one of three releases they’ve been cooking up for 2025. Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 — yeah, those are clattering around as well.

Anyway, it’s out there in Early Access for Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Steam. Game Pass folks, you’re covered, and if you’re feeling fancy, toss 30 bucks at it or go full Founder’s Edition for extra goodies — you know, the stuff we keep telling ourselves we don’t need but somehow end up wanting.

Jumping in, even right at the start, the game feels, well, bigger. Like, the Brookhollow Park map is ginormous — and believe it or not, that’s just a fraction of what they’re planning. Remember Grounded? This is like, its cooler older sibling. Tons of new things to try — mount up on insect pals like ant soldiers (personal fave) or maybe an orb weaver spider if you’re feeling brave. And then there’s crafting — it’s intense, but in a fun way.

Oh! Almost forgot, they laid out this roadmap thing. You know how I get with plans — bit of a love-hate thing there, but anyway, they’re ramping up with seasonal updates. The fall update has this AXL boss — tarantula fans, unite? Maybe not. But there’s gear and furniture, and who doesn’t want more of that?

Winter brings a stroll down memory lane with revamped systems — Sour damage, anyone? And these PEEP.R binoculars. Plus, buggy mounts, totally new bugs, and it’s Steam Deck friendly. Almost missed the Summer 2026 bit — overhauled smoothies. I know, right? And watery bases… we’ll see how that works out.

Oh, listen to this, some juicy bits of the roadmap are blacked out. Makes you wonder, doesn’t it? Obsidian’s got some secrets — expansion secrets for that Brookhollow Park, I bet.

Critics are mostly singing praises. Not all roses, though, Steam’s showing some mixed feelings. Seems the game’s acting up on some systems. Early Access is for fixing stuff, I suppose. But if you like living on the edge, dive in through Game Pass. Less risky than dropping cash on it upfront. Unless you’ve got CDKeys giving you a sweet deal — which, yeah, about $10.19 for a taste of that Game Pass life.

In the end, it’s chaos wrapped in a delightful digital package. Unpredictable in all the right ways, and boy, am I curious where it’s all headed. Well, that’s what makes these adventures worth it, right? Now, what was I saying… Oh yeah, get out there and explore!