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Grounded 2 Update: The Toxic Tangle – Available Now!2026-01-27If you haven’t jumped into Grounded 2 yet, now’s the perfect time to see what all the buzz is about.The Toxic Tangle is the game’s first major content update, expanding Brookhollow Park with a massive new biome, new creatures (including some familiar faces), and new systems like passive mutations. Oh—and did we mention you can now ride a fully tanked-out Ladybug Buggy with a water cannon strapped to its back? Co-developed by some of the original Grounded team alongside our friends at Eidos-Montréal, this next chapter keeps the heart and humor you love while pushing the survival adventure into wild new territory. Check out Grounded 2 today!
The Grounded Series Bundle Is Here2025-12-19The Grounded Series Bundle Is HereWhether you are stepping into the backyard for the first time or returning to face what lies beyond, the Grounded Bundle brings the current Grounded experience together in one tiny-but-mighty package. This bundle includes Grounded and Grounded 2, two survival adventures that transform the familiar into something vast, beautiful, and dangerous.In Grounded, the backyard becomes a hostile wilderness when you are shrunk to the size of an ant. Craft tools and armor, build sprawling bases, and face off against swarms of giant insects as you uncover the secrets lurking around you. Play solo or team up with friends t
Grounded 2 Available Today!2025-07-29Ride together, survive together Grounded 2 is now available in Game Preview | Early Access on July 29, 2025 When you've been shrunk to the size of an ant, what was once familiar is now a wild, uncharted frontier. Traverse sprawling manmade spaces overgrown with nature with buggies that can fight alongside with you, uncover hidden secrets, and fight to survive in a world much larger than the backyard. The playground may seem familiar, but beneath its bright colors and towering structures lie mysteries hidden in plain sight. Are you ready to uncover them?Grounded 2 on Steam
Grounded 2: The Next Chapter, Together2025-06-08You built your forts, braved the wolf spiders, and uncovered the backyard’s secrets—not just as players, but as co-creators who helped shape Grounded every step of the way. Now, two years later, the teens are back—and so are we, ready to build something even bigger with you. The journey continues beyond the fence, into the wild suburban frontier of Brookhollow Park. Welcome to Brookhollow ParkSet in 1992 and dripping with nostalgic charm, Brookhollow Park is where the next chapter unfolds. The starting zone alone is nearly as big as the entire backyard from the first game. You’ll still be crafting, surviving, and teaming up in first- or third
Hotfix 1.4.7.4815 is Now Available!2025-05-12Playgrounds Mode Updates Creature Spawner Customization The Creature Spawner now supports customizing stats on spawned creatures Bug Fixes: Resolved a crash that could occur when a client placed an infused weapon in Playgrounds Mode Fixed a bug where time would stop permanently in Playgrounds mode Fixed a crash when respawning with a pet Corrected a bug that unintentionally increased the health of all Ants, Weevils, and Aphids due to the Pet Health adjustments introduced in version 1.4.7 Fixed an issue where the Shocking Dismissal effect was triggering more frequently than intended. Resolved a bug causing stamina to drain more rapidly than ex
Playground Showcase: Legend of the Undergrowth, play D AND D or get REPO2025-05-07Greetings Grounded fans! We got another batch of amazing Playgrounds created by our talented community! D AND D Creator: Blastoffbast Download Code: 5XN-5SK-D3V https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/playground-10-d-and-d.jpg Assemble your party, it's time for “D AND D”! Gather your friends or go in it solo in D AND D, created by Blastoffbast. Choose between 5 different “classes” and gear up as your traverse through this death maze. Find your way around traps, slay hordes of mites, solve puzzles, and make your way to the one of many bosses in this Minotaurs and Myrmidons themed Playground. Beware of the bounce pad trap, it’s a doozy.
Patch 1.4.7 Has Been Released2025-04-17Patch 1.4.7 Notes General Changes Added an “AFK” state to Grounded Now when the player is inactive for 60 seconds, Hunger and Thirst is now reduced by 95% until the player returns Zipline Speed Boost: When using the ZIP.R, zipline speed is now 50% faster. Gamepad Movement: Walking slower than sprint speed no longer drains stamina. Natural Explorer Mutation and Aphid Slippers Speed Boosts: Now gives players their speed boost back immediately after combat Lure Trap Update: Now attracts all land creatures except: Stinkbugs Green Shield Bugs All water creatures Pet Updates Increased all Pet Health 150% Aphid Pet Buffs: Reduces stamina drain while
Playground Showcase: Questbound to the Mysteeqal Gardens jumping in some Turrets2025-04-09Hey Grounded Fans! It’s time for another Playground Showcase! We’ve got another set of awesome Playgrounds for you to check out. Mysteeqal Gardens Creator: K1N3T1C4L Download Code: UWB-3SA-W3L https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/mysteeqal-gardens.jpg Welcome to the Mysteeqal Gardens, created by K1N3T1C4L. This playground is set in a botanical garden that also serves as Ominent's training yard. Engage in the main quest, face challenging bosses, explore new areas for building and crafting, and tackle platforming and puzzle-solving tasks. Look out for environmental narrative clues, hidden backpacks with items, and concealed passageway
Playground Showcase: GOING UP TO THE POND AND BECOMING BUTTON EXPERTS!2025-03-12Grounded's Playgrounds Showcase is back! Here are 3 awesome Playgrounds you need to check out. ONLY UP: Download Code: FRG-AUA-RVZ https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/grounded-playgrounds-8-only-up.jpg You've heard of Only Down, well get ready to go Only Up by VINICG2010. Filled with awesome features, you can play with English or Brazilian Portuguese localization, hidden rewards, and even a time trial for extra fun! Climb your way up the numerous obstacles to make your way all the way to the top. Be careful, if you fall, you have start all over from the bottom. Don't forget to claim the BURG.L Flags for an awesome reward. Button Ex
Playground Showcase: Snowball fights, a Christmas tree, and Battlerocks!2024-12-11Welcome back friends! Ready to check out more incredible Playgrounds for the month of December? We’ve curated some great holiday themed Playgrounds and one boardgame you might find familiar! Jingle Burst PG4-S4P-KHD https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/grounded-showcase-6-jingle-burst.jpg Let’s get started. Up first we have Jingle Burst from Rossoccx! In this epic mini-game, you’ll be launching “snowballs” into your opponent’s house windows to score points. Is the other team scoring too fast and close to victory? Not a problem, just launch a “snowball” through the top window to open the front door of your opponent’s house and try to
Playground Showcase: Community Edition2024-11-07Welcome to November’s Community Playground Showcase! Over the past few months, we asked the community to spotlight some Playgrounds for us to showcase. Thanks to the community, they have delivered 3 amazing Playgrounds to check out. Up first we have Legends of the Five Jewels by Rossoccx! Famed Archeologist Christopher Packett mysteriously vanished and you’re on the hunt for these enigmatic jewels that hold strange powers. In this unique storytelling map, you’ll find puzzles, clues, different biomes, and complete quests from NPCs! Find all the jewels and discover the legend of the five jewels! Legends of the Five Jewels Download Code: CSQ-LCB
Hotfix 1.4.6 is now available!2024-10-28Halloween Time: The Scarecrow building is now available for purchase in the Science Shop (through October only!) The porch Jack-o-Lantern properly shows up when loading a world that was started prior to October. Pet Baby Ants Buffs: Red Ant Pet: Bonus hauling capacity increased from 10 to 15. Black Ant Pet: Damage resist increased from 10% to 50%. Fire Ant Pet: +10% Acid damage changed to +25% all damage. REMIX.D Yard - Changes: Sour Orb Infusion Dramatically Reduced AOE Damage Removed the Stun from the AOE Attack If the Sour Orb Attack hits you directly it will still do high damage and stun Sour Orb attack can be Perfect Blocked Creature dam
Playground Showcase: Granny’s House, Mines, and a Spooky Mystery, OH MY!2024-10-02Welcome to the spooky edition of the Playgrounds Showcase for October! We have some scary Playgrounds for you to check out this Halloween season! Will you be able to escape Granny’s House? How about escaping the Mines? Will you survive the haunted forest in Spooky Mystery? Let’s dive in! Granny’s House: ZWM-LQL-R3Z https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/grounded-playgrounds-5-granny-house.jpg Granny's House Up first we have Granny's House by IZ BURG L. After a car crash, you find yourself at Granny's house. As you approach the house, you get knocked out by a mysterious figure and awaken in a strange and dark room. The goal is to survi
Patch 1.4.5 has released!2024-09-30https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/news-grounded-patch-145.jpg Greetings friends! We have a small patch out today for some changes to the Steam store, you no longer have to sign in with your Microsoft account, but is still required for Crossplay, Shared Worlds, and Playgrounds. If you are experiencing any issues, please contact us at support.obsidian.net. Steam Native Support Steam players no longer require a Microsoft Account to play multiplayer While not logged into a Microsoft Account, you can host and join standard world multiplayer sessions with players from your Steam friends list Note: a Microsoft Account is still required
PLAYGROUND SHOWCASE: Keep your EYE on the CAGE and become a LEGEND!2024-09-18Welcome back friends! We have returned with another set of three Playgrounds you should check out this September. Experience a blast of nostalgia as we battle in the Temple, progress through increasingly tougher wave battles, and behold the legend of Pete! Get ready for some 007 action in Groundedeye! Created by ADRANUS, prepare to see who the best secret agent in the reimagination of the el-Saghira Temple level from one of the most nostalgic 007 games around. Filled with hidden secrets, power ups, and gear, take on your friends to see who the top agent is. Oddjob is obviously banned. Groundedeye: LQR-ZLY-ZAT https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront
Playground Showcase: Become a Guardian as you Find Buttons and Take on the Tower2024-08-07Hello again, friends! We’ve returned with another set of three Playgrounds you should check out. Mega dungeon crawls, puzzle solving, and a Halo themed arena, oh my! The Grounded community continues to blow us away with how creative and talented they are. Grounded: The Tower RAA-CGF-7C2 https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/playgrounds-showcase-3-tower.jpg Welcome to Grounded: The Tower, challenge your way through 10 floors and over 40+ rooms as you climb to the top to become the champion of the Tower! Apex Predator created this amazing Playground where you find loot, upgrade equipment, explore unique rooms filled with dangerous enco
Playground Showcase: SOULS seeking fun while you have a SUPREME time at MANTYS2024-07-03https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/playgrounds-july2024-hero.jpg Welcome back, friends! If you enjoyed the three Playgrounds from last month, then you definitely won’t want to miss this month’s set of awesome maps made by our talented community. Looking for a challenge or just some good wholesome fun? We got you covered. Grounded Shrunken Souls Kicking off the list this month’s Grounded Shrunken Souls by Capitao Shultz! This Playground is the perfect soulslike experience in a big way, but tiny. Explore various locations filled with creatures, loot, and hidden secrets. Steele yourself to overcome challenging biomes and face your fe
Patch 1.4.3 is Available2024-06-18Grounded 1.4.3 Bug Fixes / Changes General Changes Updated the Photomode screenshot folder location on Windows to be compatible with Windows 11. Improved shadow drawing distance of a handful of Playground gizmos and gadgets. Pinned objectives with a lot of text will instead cut off after 70 characters and show “…” at the end. Improved the Hedge visuals when viewing it from far away on Low graphics settings. The “Load Last Save” button in the Death menu is usable when playing on a Shared World. REMIX.D Yard - Changes: Hedge Broodmother scream attack no longer triggers Infusion Effects unless damage is taken. Randomized trinkets that have diffe
Playground Showcase: Head on DOWN and grab some LEMONADE as we head to MORDOR!2024-06-07https://d1079ywfijtdjs.cloudfront.net/grounded/grounded-playgrounds-blog-hero-0624.jpg Greetings, friends! Welcome to the first of many blogs that will showcase three amazing Playgrounds from our incredibly talented Grounded community. Moving forward, you can expect these blogs on the first Wednesday of every month on here, Steam, and Discord! (Except today, it’s Friday). Only Down Heard of Only Up? How about Only Down! Created by JADEPG, you have to traverse this platforming course all the way down to the bottom to win. It’s not as easy as it looks. Fortunately, Jade set up some checkpoint systems, so you don't lose all your progress. Do you
Patch 1.4.2 Has Been Released2024-05-09We are excited to announce that we have patch 1.4.2 ready for you all to download and install! Thank you all so much for your patience while we worked to get this patch out to you, so please update when you see it and let us know how it works for you! Bug Fixes / Changes Community Playgrounds You can now “Thumbs Up” or “Thumbs Down” any Published Playgrounds. These community ratings will be used to filter higher quality Playgrounds to the top. This combined with the new “Filter Playgrounds” menu added in 1.4.0 should help you find quality Playgrounds of various types. Playground Descriptions are now shown when browsing Community Playgrounds.