Grounded 2 Release Date, Xbox Game Pass, & Exclusives Explained

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The next chapter, titled Grounded 2, inspired by the survival crafting game Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and released as Grounded in 2020, is coming to Early Access and Xbox Game Preview shortly. With the launch date just around the corner, fans should keep some important points in mind before they can play it. To make the most out of this game, potential players need to consider the various editions available, reoccurring elements from previous versions, and which platform will provide the best experience for immersion.

Starting from July 29th, the Preview and Early Access versions of the game will be accessible for play on both Xbox and Steam platforms.

For fans of Microsoft, the game is playable on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Cloud, and Xbox PC via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass. Subscribers to Xbox Game Pass can play the game immediately upon its release, with no extra charges beyond their existing subscription fee. Moreover, this game offers save cross-compatibility between consoles and PCs through Microsoft’s “Xbox Play Anywhere” feature. This means that Xbox players can effortlessly continue their survival adventure on any device that suits them best.

Oh My! Founder’s Edition,” priced at $39.99. For those who might change their mind later, there’s a $10 upgrade option available. This special edition comes with bonus content, such as:

  • Premium Skins
  • Emotes
  • Additional Secret Items
  • “Onyx-Pro, Inside the Game” Digital Artbook & Soundtrack

Greetings Grounded 2 enthusiasts! It’s time to gear up with the Minotaurs, Myrmidons, and Mants: Oh My! – Founder’s Edition. This exclusive package includes four stylish character skins, unique emotes, a digital artbook, and an amazing soundtrack, all designed to showcase your distinct flair. Here are the details: Grounded 2 can be purchased on July…

— Grounded (@GroundedTheGame) July 16, 2025

All editions of the game will bestow players a complimentary “Tools of Yore” ornamental pack, encompassing figures mimicking the Pebblet Hammer, Pebblet Axe, Repair Tool, and Acorn Shovel. Each version incorporates fresh and recurring accessibility options, such as the well-known Arachnophobia Safe Mode, enabling players to modify spider appearances to diminish their fear factor. Additional accessibility features include:

  • Colorblind Settings
  • “Read to Me” narration assistance
  • Localized languages that include English, French, Castilian Spanish, German, Italian, Latin American Spanish, and Simplified Chinese.

According to a post on Xbox Wire dated July 16th by Senior Communications Manager Shyla Schofield, the team is dedicated to expanding language support and indicated that the current game choices are merely a starting point. They plan to enhance these options further as they incorporate feedback from the community during the development process.

The Schofield press statement underscores that the unique content from enhanced game editions will not influence gameplay or progression, indicating that the game’s approach shuns such monetization methods. This has left some fans questioning, even after the official Grounded X account pledged “no microtransactions,” due to the announcement of the exclusive Founders content pack.

no microtransactions

— Grounded (@GroundedTheGame) July 16, 2025

Originally, Grounded had a comparable monetization strategy, with its main extra feature during development being the game’s original soundtrack. Moving forward, Grounded 2 is expected to maintain a similar approach, given that it continues under the guidance of leading developer Obsidian Entertainment and publisher Xbox Game Studios. Moreover, Eidos-Montréal has joined the team for this sequel, contributing to enhancing the storyline and character development in Grounded 2 as per reports.

In simpler terms, are you considering getting the Early Access/Game Preview version of Grounded 2, given the generally positive buzz surrounding it? And do the unique benefits associated with the Founder’s pack make the additional cost worthwhile to you?

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2025-07-19 21:11