Are there any fans here who have been waiting for the release of Grounded 2? If so, we have great news: the countdown is over! Grounded 2 Game Preview enters today, bringing players back to Brookhollow Park with bigger adventures, bold bugs, and a fully customizable experience – with or without the stylish Founder’s Edition.
Would you like to find out more about the release, the different versions of the game, and the new features, such as the Founder’s Edition and the Tools of Yore, or the accessibility features? If so, you should absolutely read our guide!
What’s in the Founder’s Edition
New game from Obsidian Entertainment studio offers us the Minotaurs, Myrmidons, and Mants: Oh My! Founder’s Edition, filled with exclusive content and surprises all along the way. This edition is kind of an celebration for the new Grounded release and it includes:
- Four brand new character’s skins – Minotaur, Myrmidon, Rogue and Mant, each one with different traits
- “ONYX-PRO, Inside the Game” Digital artbook with exclusive concept arts, detailed designs from game developers and soundtrack
- Special bonus pack called Tools of Yore, containing lore-inspired versions of tools
Tools of Yore is available to all Grounded fans, regardless of how they access the game – whether through Game Pass, the Standard Edition, or the new Founder’s Edition. It serves as a kind of thank-you gift to the well-established and passionate Grounded community.
So, to make it clear – the Standard Edition includes the base game and access via Game Preview or Early Access. The Founder’s Edition includes everything in the Standard Edition plus exclusive bonuses, such as the digital artbook, soundtrack, emotes, and time-limited cosmetics. When it comes to pricing, the Standard Edition is priced at $29.99 USD, the Founder’s Edition at $39.99 USD, and if you already own the Standard Edition, you can upgrade to the Founder’s Pack for $10.00 USD.
Cross- Platform Support and Accessibility Features
Cross-platform play is a key part of the Grounded franchise, and Grounded 2 continues this tradition through full support for Xbox Play Anywhere. This means you can buy the game once and play it on both Xbox and PC, with seamless cross-saves. Additionally, Grounded 2 is available from day one on Xbox Game Pass, making it easily accessible to millions of players. You can also get it in Game Pass Ultimate.
In the spirit of inclusivity, Obsidian continues to build on the accessibility-first approach started in Grounded 1. The sequel includes:
- Full localization support, with multiple languages available and more to come
- Arachnophobia Safe Mode – allowing you to customize the appearance of spiders and bugs
- Options for colorblind players, subtitle customization, Read to Me narration, and controller remapping
- Community involvement – Game Preview/Early Access survival game updates will be guided by player feedback
What to expect in Grounded 2?
Does Grounded 2 live up to the legacy of the first game? Absolutely!
This sequel expands on everything fans loved:
- Much larger open world
- New storylines
- Advanced crafting system
- New mechanics involving bugs
These bugs, called buggies, are not only character’s allies – now they can be ridden, customized and used in combat.
Conclusion
No matter if you’re a longtime fan waiting for your favorite title’s upgrade, or a newcomer diving into this fascinating world for the first time – you won’t be disappointed. With deep customization options, an expanded world, and cross-save support, Grounded 2 launch is sure to catch the eye of even the most demanding players.