Roadmap and Future Updates for the Early Access Release of Grounded 2
Grounded 2, the highly-anticipated sequel to the popular survival game, is set to receive a series of exciting updates beyond its initial early access phase. Obsidian Entertainment has announced a comprehensive roadmap for the game, focusing on continuous content expansions and quality-of-life improvements.
Upcoming Updates
Summer Update
The Summer update will bring a focus on aquatic critters and swimming, with the introduction of Swimming 2.0 and ziplines. Players can also look forward to Smoothies 2.0, watery Buggies and creatures, more watery gear, and watery bases.
Fall Update
The Fall Update will usher in Building Grid and quality-of-life improvements, making the gameplay experience smoother and more enjoyable. The update will also introduce a new major boss, AXL Park Boss, which is rumoured to be a tarantula boss.
Winter Update
The Winter update, scheduled for either the end of 2025 or the start of 2026, will introduce several new features. These include AXL Recipes, AXL's Arena, new AXL weapons, armor, and furniture, a new Buggy type, and the Mushroom Set 2.0. Players will also be able to ride ladybugs as mounts for Grounded 2 Buggies.
Moreover, the Winter update will introduce a new, unnamed park area and make Grounded 2 compatible with Steam Deck and ROG Ally. Hotpouch will be available on Grounded 2 Buggies, and the game will see the addition of Arabic, Korean, Polish, Russian, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish text.
Beyond the First Year
Beyond the first year of early access, Obsidian Entertainment has planned a host of features without a specific update timeframe. These include Passive Mutations and Active Mutations 2.0, Buggy improvements, new creatures, Park Bosses, Colossi, new weapons, armor sets, Omni-Tool unlocks, and Archetypes.
Additionally, new building materials, buildings, customization options, and the power to move your base are also planned for the future. Crickets and earwigs, as well as new variations of existing insects, will be introduced. The game will also see the addition of Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese in-game text.
In summary, Obsidian envisions Grounded 2 as a sustained early access project where players will receive new story chapters, large map expansions, new creatures, and enhanced gameplay features well beyond the first year, potentially until 2027 or later, depending on the development pace. The Grounded 2 roadmap includes three major updates for the game's early access period up to summer 2026, with more updates planned beyond that. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements!
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- In the Summer update of Grounded 2, players will experience new actions like swimming with Swimming 2.0 and ziplining.
- The Fall update of Grounded 2 will deal with building enhancements, presenting the Building Grid and quality-of-life improvements.
- During the Winter update, expected in late 2025 or early 2026, players can expect to engage in action with the new AXL Recipes, AXL's Arena, and AXL weapons, among other features.
- Beyond the initial first year of early access, Grounded 2 will offer entertainment through passive and active mutations, new creatures, and park bosses, ensuring continuous gameplay action for potential release until 2027 or later.
