Launched July 29, Grounded 2 shot past 50,000 concurrent players on Steam day-one and sits at Mostly Positive reviews thanks to co-op ant-sized survival chaos!
Although Grounded 2 is still in Steam Early Access, its survival crafting adventure in Brookhollow Park has already surpassed its predecessor’s player peak. Moreover, it’s now gathering tens of thousands of daily active players!
That’s no surprise, as its two rideable buggies, new archetype system, solo and online co-op, and 40 GB install size are exactly what the fanbase needed – and the mostly positive player feedback only confirms that statement!
Grounded 2 Hits Early Access: 50K Steam Peak and ‘Mostly Positive’ Vibes Already
Grounded 2 Early Access proves that video games at this development stage can impress. Not only did the title manage to gather over 50,000 concurrent players within its first 24 hours after launch, but it also received over 7,000 reviews on Steam (as of August 5), contributing to an overall rating of Mostly Positive.
Grounded 2 player count and Mostly Positive reviews raise the question: what does the future hold for this incredibly successful game? Luckily, we don’t have to guess!
Although the release date of version 1.0 remains unknown, Obsidian Entertainment (the game’s developer) released the official Grounded 2 roadmap on July 29, detailing what updates we can expect in the future. Based on community feedback, upcoming plans include a full story, more zones to explore, extra rideable buggies, bosses, furniture, and more, so there’s certainly something to look forward to!
Curious about what's coming to Brookhollow Park? Take a look at the Early Access Roadmap to see what's planned for Grounded 2!
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Furthermore, the developers plan to release their title on Steam Deck and the upcoming ROG Ally, so there’s a clear focus on making Grounded 2 accessible on handheld consoles. And since version 1.0 will be significantly more expensive, the currently cheaper Founder’s Edition bundle is a worthwhile investment.
If you’re still wondering if Grounded 2 is worth your time, the 78% positive review rate confirms it is! Also, with the developer in constant contact with the gaming community, fans can expect their dream content later this year. Feel free to submit your biome ideas and photo-mode shots – who knows, maybe your creations will inspire Obsidian to create something new? Also, don’t forget to check out the active fanbase Discord here – And the Grounded 2 roadmap here –
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