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Grounded 2
Action
Adventure
Early Access
Single-player
Multi-player
Co-op
Online Co-op
Full controller support
Family Sharing

Shrunk again, but the world is much larger. In this open-world, single-player or co-op survival adventure, craft weapons and armor, build your base, and traverse the playground on your buggy. But something else is out there—and it hasn’t forgotten you.

Developers: Obsidian Entertainment Eidos-Montréal
Publishers: Xbox Game Studios
Release Date: Jul 29, 2025
Price (USD): $29.99
Current Players: 3.9k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Very Positive(85%)
new features
expanded combat
immersive gameplay
engaging graphics
fun multiplayer
combat balance
tool system
mounts
storyline
early access state
performance issues
frequent crashes
poor optimization
glitches
lacking content
Many players appreciate the game's new features and improvements over the first installment, praising its graphics and world design. While the engaging and immersive survival gameplay is likened to the first but with more intricate mechanics, a considerable number of reviews criticize the game's current performance issues, frequent crashes, and poor optimization. Despite being an early access game with mixed feelings about the combat balance and the new tool system, many players enjoy the game both solo and in multiplayer mode, eagerly anticipating continued development and updates.

Positive Points

  • Many players appreciate the game's new features and improvements over the first installment, such as mounts, new enemies, and expanded combat mechanics.
  • The game is praised for its engaging and immersive survival gameplay, similar to the first but with expanded and more intricate mechanics.
  • There is significant enthusiasm for the game's graphics and world design, with many enjoying the concept of being small in a large outdoor environment and the detailed environments.
  • Players find the game fun both in solo and multiplayer modes, recommending it highly for cooperative play.

    • Negative Points

  • A considerable number of reviews criticize the game's current performance issues, including frequent crashes and poor optimization across various systems.
  • Players report significant issues with glitches and bugs, particularly with multiplayer connectivity, in-game physics, and persistent crashing.
  • Some reviewers feel the game lacks content in its current state and are disappointed with its early access nature, suggesting that it should not be purchased until more development occurs.

    • Mixed Points

  • While new combat and exploration mechanics are appreciated, some players are not fond of certain changes such as the combat balance and the new tool system, which have sparked mixed reactions.
  • The addition of mounts is generally well-received, but there are reports about them disappearing or behaving erratically, causing mixed feelings.
  • There are diverse opinions about the storyline; some find it engaging while others feel it is lacking compared to the first game.

    • Common Themes

  • Players are generally excited about the potential of Grounded 2, seeing it as a worthy successor to the original, although they acknowledge its current early access state.
  • There is a significant call for improved performance and bug fixes, indicating that technical issues are a common challenge faced by the player base.
  • The co-op experience is highlighted as a strong aspect of the game though many are looking forward to further updates that may enhance this.
    • Updated 1/28/2026, 12:01:22 AM UTC
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