Obsidian Entertainment has unveiled a detailed roadmap for Grounded 2, outlining the studio’s plans for the game’s early access period. If you’re a fan of survival games, base-building, and facing off against creepy crawlies, then Grounded 2 is looking to deliver a fantastic experience on PC and Xbox.
What’s Coming to Grounded 2?
The roadmap details updates stretching into the summer of 2026. These updates promise significant additions to Brookhollow Park, the game’s sprawling backyard setting, along with revamped features from the original Grounded. Prepare for new weapons, armor sets, and expanded base-building options. However, be aware that with this level of ambition, the full 1.0 release may not be until 2027.
Key Updates to Watch For
- Fall Update: Anticipate a new boss encounter against what may be a tarantula boss called AXL in AXL’s Arena. New AXL recipes, weapons, armor and furniture are also planned. Buggy improvements are also on the way, and there will be in-game text updates for Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Winter Update: A new, as-yet-unnamed park area will be introduced along with new gameplay features like Sour 2.0, PEEP.R 2.0, and Coziness (a base-leveling stat). Crickets, earwigs and variations of existing insects are planned, as are ladybug mounts and tier 3 equipment.
- Summer Update (2026): Swimming 2.0, ziplines, and Smoothies 2.0 are planned, along with watery buggies and creatures and Tier 4 equipment. Finally, look out for the ability to establish some form of watery base.
Future Plans and Beyond
Obsidian Entertainment isn’t stopping there! The roadmap hints at even more park areas, passive and active mutations, buggy improvements and customization, new creatures, park bosses, colossi, new weapons, armor sets, Omni-Tool unlocks, building materials, and the ability to move your base. Furthermore, keep an eye out for text updates in Arabic, Korean, Polish, Russian, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish.
Grounded 2 is currently available in early access on PC and Xbox. If you’re eager to explore a shrunken world packed with dangers and possibilities, now’s the perfect time to jump in and experience the adventure!
