{"id":345772,"date":"2025-07-16T18:50:29","date_gmt":"2025-07-16T23:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/16\/grounded-2-game-preview-lands-july-29-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/"},"modified":"2025-07-16T18:50:29","modified_gmt":"2025-07-16T23:50:29","slug":"grounded-2-game-preview-lands-july-29-heres-what-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/07\/16\/grounded-2-game-preview-lands-july-29-heres-what-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Grounded 2 (Game Preview) Lands July 29 \u2013 Here&#8217;s What You Need to Know"},"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><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/grounded-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Grounded 2<\/a><\/em> launches July 29, 2025, in Game Preview for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud, in Early Access on Steam, and with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass \u2014get ready to shrink down and dive in!<\/li>\n<li>And with Xbox Play Anywhere, a single purchase lets you play with Xbox consoles and Xbox PC with full cross-saves \u2013 at no additional cost.<\/li>\n<li>Suit up with the Founder\u2019s Edition \u2014 the Standard Edition with additional content including four cosmetic character skins, custom emotes, and a digital artbook plus soundtrack to flex your style.<\/li>\n<li>Play your way with accessibility options like Arachnophobia Safe Mode, Read to Me, and more from day one!<\/li>\n<li>Everyone gets a gift! The Tools of Yore decorative set is free for all players jumping into <em>Grounded 2<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The countdown to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/grounded-2\">Grounded 2<\/a><\/em> is nearly over, and we\u2019re gearing up to welcome players back to Brookhollow \u2014 only this time, the world is bigger, the bugs are bolder, and the park is ready to play in so saddle up! As we get closer to the Game Preview\/Early Access launch on July 29, 2025, we\u2019re excited to announce the <strong>Minotaurs, Myrmidons, and Mants: Oh My! Founder\u2019s Edition<\/strong>, available for purchase starting at launch.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/07\\\/Founders-Edition_Bundle-a60f58e129ec88027bd2.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-210302&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:1080,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Founders Edition Asset&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Grounded 2 Founders Edition Asset&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"1080\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/Founders-Edition_Bundle-a60f58e129ec88027bd2-1900x1080.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Founders Edition Asset\" class=\"wp-image-210302\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Founders Edition Asset\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>This edition is packed with stylish cosmetics to help you stand out while exploring Brookhollow Park. You\u2019ll get the game plus unlock four premium character skins, each with their own custom emotes: the mighty Minotaur, the stoic Myrmidon, the elusive Rogue, and the fearsome Mant. You\u2019ll also get access to \u201cONYX-PRO, Inside the Game\u201d<em> <\/em>\u2014 a digital artbook and soundtrack that takes you behind the scenes of <em>Grounded 2<\/em>\u2019s development and will be updated throughout Game Preview\/Early Access \u2014 and a decorative set of Tool Effigies called the Tools of Yore, perfect for showing off your adventuring spirit at home base.<\/p>\n<p>Correction \u2014 almost perfect. The Tools of Yore aren\u2019t actually exclusive to the Founder\u2019s Edition. They\u2019re a gift to every player who joins us in <em>Grounded 2<\/em>, whether you\u2019re playing through Game Pass, purchasing the standard edition, or picking up the Founder\u2019s Edition down the line. It\u2019s a simple \u201cthank \u2013you\u201d from the team, for stepping back into the tiny world with us.<\/p>\n<figure data-wp-context=\"{&quot;uploadedSrc&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\\\/sites\\\/2\\\/2025\\\/07\\\/ToY-AllUp-33f6dbce0624b8ee53ac.jpg&quot;,&quot;figureClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-block-image size-fullsize&quot;,&quot;figureStyles&quot;:null,&quot;imgClassNames&quot;:&quot;wp-image-210300&quot;,&quot;imgStyles&quot;:null,&quot;targetWidth&quot;:1920,&quot;targetHeight&quot;:960,&quot;scaleAttr&quot;:false,&quot;ariaLabel&quot;:&quot;Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Screenshot&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;Grounded 2 Screenshot&quot;}\" data-wp-interactive=\"core\/image\" class=\"wp-block-image size-fullsize wp-lightbox-container\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"960\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-on-async--load=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" data-wp-on-async-window--resize=\"callbacks.setButtonStyles\" src=\"https:\/\/xboxwire.thesourcemediaassets.com\/sites\/2\/2025\/07\/ToY-AllUp-33f6dbce0624b8ee53ac-1900x960.jpg\" alt=\"Grounded 2 Screenshot\" class=\"wp-image-210300\"\/><button class=\"lightbox-trigger\" type=\"button\" aria-haspopup=\"dialog\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Grounded 2 Screenshot\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initTriggerButton\" data-wp-on-async--click=\"actions.showLightbox\" data-wp-style--right=\"context.imageButtonRight\" data-wp-style--top=\"context.imageButtonTop\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"12\" height=\"12\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 12 12\">\n\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#fff\" d=\"M2 0a2 2 0 0 0-2 2v2h1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 1 .5-.5h2V0H2Zm2 10.5H2a.5.5 0 0 1-.5-.5V8H0v2a2 2 0 0 0 2 2h2v-1.5ZM8 12v-1.5h2a.5.5 0 0 0 .5-.5V8H12v2a2 2 0 0 1-2 2H8Zm2-12a2 2 0 0 1 2 2v2h-1.5V2a.5.5 0 0 0-.5-.5H8V0h2Z\"\/>\n\t\t\t<\/svg><br \/>\n\t\t<\/button><\/figure>\n<p>Players can always start their adventure with the Standard Edition of <em>Grounded 2<\/em>, or by playing day one with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. If they decide they want the additional cosmetic items \u2014 none of which affect gameplay or progression \u2014 and the digital artbook and soundtrack, the Minotaurs, Myrmidons, and Mants: Oh My! Founder\u2019s Edition will be available as a Founder\u2019s Pack upgrade as well.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to new cosmetic options and the digital artbook and soundtrack, we\u2019re also continuing our commitment to accessibility. <em>Grounded 2<\/em> will launch into Game Preview and Early Access with a wide array of features designed to support different playstyles and player needs. This includes Arachnophobia Safe Mode, colorblind options, subtitle customization, narration through Read to Me, adjustable reticles, control settings, and more. We\u2019re also committed to supporting the same localized languages from the original <em>Grounded<\/em>, starting with English, French, Castilian Spanish, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish, and Simplified Chinese at Game Preview\/Early Access\u2014with more languages to be added over time. These tools and options are just the beginning \u2014 we\u2019ll continue building on them with community input throughout development.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/grounded-2\">Grounded 2<\/a><\/strong><\/em> launches July 29, 2025, in Game Preview for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Xbox Cloud, in Early Access on Steam, and with Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. And with Xbox Play Anywhere, a single purchase lets you play with Xbox consoles and Xbox PC with full cross-saves \u2013 at no additional cost. The Standard Edition during the Game Preview\/Early Access period is $29.99 USD while the Founder\u2019s Edition will be available for $39.99 USD, and the Founder\u2019s Pack upgrade will be available to $10.00 USD. We\u2019re incredibly excited to explore what comes next with you. This world is meant to grow and evolve, and that only happens with your feedback, creativity, and curiosity.<\/p>\n<p>So, grab your gear, round up your team, and meet us in the park. And don\u2019t forget to join the conversation in our official Discord \u2014 we\u2019ll be there, keeping an eye out for your base builds, bug tales, and all the wild stories that only <em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xbox.com\/en-US\/games\/grounded-2\">Grounded 2<\/a><\/strong><\/em> can deliver.<\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n<div id=\"msp1752705503680\" 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. 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