{"id":278083,"date":"2025-06-08T21:15:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-08T21:15:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/grounded-2-bigger-bolder-and-back-in-game-preview\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:09","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:09","slug":"grounded-2-bigger-bolder-and-back-in-game-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/06\/08\/grounded-2-bigger-bolder-and-back-in-game-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"Grounded 2: Bigger, Bolder, and Back in Game Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"wp-block-xbox-summary\">\n<h3>Summary<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Game Preview on Xbox and Early Access on Steam begins July 29, 2025<\/strong>: Jump in from day one and help shape <em>Grounded 2<\/em> as it grows with more story, more systems, and more secrets, all built together with your feedback.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>A whole new world:<\/strong> Explore Brookhollow Park, a massive new setting and story with mysteries to discover.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<li><strong>Buggies are here!<\/strong> Tame, ride, and fight alongside bugs like ants and spiders, each with unique abilities that change the way you play.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The backyard in <em>Grounded <\/em>was just the beginning. Announced today in the Xbox Games Showcase, and shown off as a surprise in <em>The Outer Worlds 2 and Grounded 2 <\/em>Direct, welcome to <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/grounded-2\/9P77PG7DK0W2\/0010\">Grounded 2<\/a><\/strong><\/em>, which enters Game Preview on Xbox and Early Access on Steam on July 29, 2025. Two years after the events of the first game, the teens return in an all-new setting for a game that promises to be bigger, bolder, and built with your help from the very beginning. \u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-01-50e3816b4cde61bcfda1.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-209614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-01-50e3816b4cde61bcfda1.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-01-50e3816b4cde61bcfda1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-01-50e3816b4cde61bcfda1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-01-50e3816b4cde61bcfda1-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Welcome to Brookhollow Park<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Brookhollow Park is a vibrant, nostalgia-soaked suburban wilderness set in 1992, with the starting zone alone nearly matching the scale of the first game\u2019s entire backyard map. As a first- or third-person co-op survival adventure, <em>Grounded<\/em> has always been about teamwork, creativity, and the thrill of surviving while tiny\u2014and with over 25 million players having joined us so far, we\u2019re thrilled to keep growing this universe in<em> Grounded 2<\/em>.\u202f\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re returning from the first game or starting fresh with <em>Grounded 2<\/em>, there\u2019s never been a better time to jump in. Two award winning teams, Obsidian and Eidos Montr\u00e9al, have joined forces to bring you the next chapter with even more depth, danger, and discovery to experience.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>And just as the world has grown, so have the teens: the original crew is back, a little older, a little bolder, and ready to take on whatever this supersized world throws at them. Familiar objects like snack shacks, trash cans, and a knocked over ice cream cart become awe-inspiring when you\u2019re the size of an ant. With brand-new biomes, refreshed and reworked creatures, and all-new threats, this world stretches far beyond the original backyard\u2014packed with secrets, surprises, and stories waiting to be uncovered.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-02-31ca1103e07468278c10.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-209615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-02-31ca1103e07468278c10.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-02-31ca1103e07468278c10-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-02-31ca1103e07468278c10-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/base-build-02-31ca1103e07468278c10-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Meet Your Buggies<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>Buggies are more than just mounts\u2014they\u2019re your ride-or-die insect allies, designed to help you build, battle, and survive the wilds of Brookhollow Park in style. These bugs bring more than just speed; each one has unique abilities that change how you play. Call in a Red Ant Buggy to lend a hand with your next big build, or zip into combat on the back of a web-slinging Orb Weaver that stuns enemies mid-fight.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Buggies were one of the most requested community features from <em>Grounded<\/em>, so the <em>Grounded 2 <\/em>team worked to thoughtfully build them into the new game. Every Buggy we introduce has its own vibe, its own perks, and its own way of flipping the script on how you explore the park. Whether you\u2019re diving headfirst into danger, pulling off a classic tag-team takedown, or causing just enough chaos to sneak past trouble, your Buggy\u2019s got your back. Walkin\u2019? That\u2019s weak. Mount up and ride in style.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ice-cream-cart-03-04e42dc2e08870a68823.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-209616\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ice-cream-cart-03-04e42dc2e08870a68823.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ice-cream-cart-03-04e42dc2e08870a68823-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ice-cream-cart-03-04e42dc2e08870a68823-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/ice-cream-cart-03-04e42dc2e08870a68823-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>New Features and Changes for <em>Grounded 2<\/em> Game Preview<\/strong>\u202f\u00a0<\/h3>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Omni-Tool introduced: <\/strong>A major quality of life upgrade that combines the hammer, axe, shovel, and wrench into one all-purpose tool, saving precious backpack space and streamlining your survival experience.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Story: <\/strong>In<em> Grounded 2,<\/em> we won\u2019t tell you the whole story at the launch of Game Preview, but there\u2019ll be enough there for you to start uncovering mysteries, chasing clues, and sharing your wildest theories right away (yes, we\u2019re watching).\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Expanded world-building brands: <\/strong>Expect the return of in-world favorites like Punch-O and Minotaurs &amp; Myrmidons, alongside new brands and scenery that don\u2019t just look cool\u2014they tell a story (if you know where to look)\u2014all coming together to bring Brookhollow Park to life with that signature <em>Grounded<\/em> charm.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>New and returning bugs: <\/strong>Face off against familiar foes and never-before-seen creepy crawlies like the graceful cockroach, which adds new challenges and combat dynamics, such as having the ability to block your attacks.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Larger world, richer biomes: <\/strong>More spaces to build, explore, and survive in\u2014 Brookhollow Park is nearly as big as the entire backyard from the first game, packed with new secrets around every corner, from snack bars and toppled ice cream carts to long-forgotten edges of the park.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Community driven evolution: <\/strong>We\u2019re building with you, and every update will be more meaningful and shaped by player feedback, with a public roadmap to keep you in the loop that we will share when Game Preview launches on July 29.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Combat 2.0<\/strong> \u2013 Whether you\u2019re flying solo or in full squad mode, new combat mechanics like dodging and smarter enemy behavior make every fight more intense\u2014and more satisfying to survive.\u202f\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/scorpion-fight-02-79d0577d4420792c6e25.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-209617\" srcset=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/scorpion-fight-02-79d0577d4420792c6e25.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/scorpion-fight-02-79d0577d4420792c6e25-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/scorpion-fight-02-79d0577d4420792c6e25-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/06\/scorpion-fight-02-79d0577d4420792c6e25-1536x864.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"\/><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Returning to Game Preview\u2014With You at the Core<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><em>Grounded<\/em> was always a game built with its community, and we\u2019re doing it again\u2014together. Game Preview for <em>Grounded 2 <\/em>kicks off on July 29, and this time we\u2019re coming in hot with more story, more systems, and a clearer roadmap from the jump. But what comes next? That\u2019s where you come in. Your feedback will guide our updates, shape our priorities, and help define the future of Brookhollow Park. Whether you\u2019re just joining the fun for the first time or diving back in, there\u2019s never been a better time to jump in and help us build what\u2019s next.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Get shrunk, again, in<em> <\/em><strong><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/store\/grounded-2\/9P77PG7DK0W2\/0010\">Grounded 2<\/a><\/em><\/strong>\u2014older, bolder, and ready to take on the dangers lurking in Brookhollow Park. <em>Grounded 2 <\/em>will be available in Game Preview on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud, and in Early Access on Steam on July 29, 2025 for $29.99 USD, and you can play it on day one with Game Pass. And with Xbox Play Anywhere, a single purchase lets you play on Xbox consoles and Xbox PC with full cross-saves \u2013 at no additional cost.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ride together. Survive together. Wishlist now on Xbox and Steam and be ready when the park calls.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n<div id=\"msp1749410090752\" class=\"\">\n<div class=\"ms-product-badge mspb-large\" data-product-id=\"9P77PG7DK0W2\">\n<div class=\"mspb-primary-image\">\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/store\/apps\/9P77PG7DK0W2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/store-images.s-microsoft.com\/image\/apps.54353.14609679373210979.beb28026-7f6b-4b1f-b526-43d0d04b269b.6dcfd9cd-f291-4121-b9d8-a09dd620a5c3?w=400&amp;h=600\" alt=\"Grounded 2\" class=\"skip-lazy\"\/>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-details\">\n<h2>Grounded 2<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mspb-secondary-details\">\n<div class=\"mspb-left-container\">\n<p>Xbox Game Studios<\/p>\n<div class=\"mspb-rating\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span><span>\u2606<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t<span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span><span>\u2605<\/span>&#13;\n\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mspb-right-container\">\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\tShrunk again, but the world is much larger. Survive a sprawling open world alone or in co-op with friends. Craft weapons, forge armor, and build bases while exploring the park on your trusty Buggy mounts. Unravel hidden mysteries and face unexpected threats. But something else is out there\u2014and it hasn\u2019t forgotten you.<br \/>\nShrunk to the size of an ant, you\u2019ll find once-familiar spaces turned into a sprawling, uncharted frontier. Survive alone or in co-op with friends, crafting weapons, forging armor, and building bases as you explore manmade playgrounds overgrown by nature. Traverse this new realm on trusty Buggy mounts\u2014your capable allies\u2014and uncover the mysteries lurking beneath bright colors and towering structures. But stay wary: something else is out there, and it hasn\u2019t forgotten you.<\/p>\n<p>Survive, Adapt, Overcome<br \/>\nThe world is relentless, but so are you. Shape your adventure with unique archetypes, each offering distinct abilities to match your playstyle. Whether you rely on precision, cunning, or sheer strength, you\u2019ll need every advantage to survive against the threats lurking in the park. <\/p>\n<p>Stronger Together<br \/>\nThe perils of the park are daunting alone, but with friends, every challenge becomes an adventure. Work together to build, fight, and uncover the secrets buried beneath the grass. Whether you\u2019re facing danger side by side or continuing your journey in a shared world, survival is always better with allies. <\/p>\n<p>Because Walking is Bogus<br \/>\nThey scurry, they fight, and now\u2014they help you survive. Hatch, raise, and ride your own insect friends \u2013 Buggies! Saddle up and traverse through the park, fight on them or alongside them in battle, or use them to gather resources and build your base. The right partner could mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving. <\/p>\n<p>A Shadow That Follows You<br \/>\nThe threat is always there\u2014watching, learning, waiting. You don\u2019t know where it\u2019s coming from, only that it never leaves. The deeper you dig, the closer it gets. Some mysteries should stay buried, but it\u2019s too late now. It knows you\u2019re looking. And it\u2019s ready. Every answer drags you deeper, every step invites something closer. You were never alone. You thought you were in control. You were wrong.\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2025\/06\/08\/grounded-2-details-xbox-games-showcase\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] Summary Game Preview on Xbox and Early Access on Steam begins July 29, 2025: Jump in from day one and help shape Grounded 2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":278084,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[160],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278083"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=278083"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/278083\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/278084"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=278083"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=278083"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=278083"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}