Microsoft en Obsidian kondigen Grounded 2 aan

Microsoft heeft samen met ontwikkelaar Obsidian Entertainment de game Grounded 2 aangekondigd voor de Xbox Series X|S en pc. De game zal op 29 juli via Game Preview beschikbaar worden gesteld en is tevens toegankelijk voor Game Pass abonnees.

De aankondiging ging gepaard met een trailer die je hieronder kunt bekijken en ook hebben we een algemeen overzicht met features van de game voor je, waaruit blijkt dat de titel op verschillende fronten een stapje vooruit zet ten opzichte van het origineel.

Wanneer de game officieel uitkomt is nog niet bekend en voor meer informatie kan je bij Xbox Wire terecht.

New Features and Changes for Grounded 2 Game Preview

• Omni-Tool Introduced – A major quality of life upgrade that combines the hammer, axe, shovel, and wrench into one all-purpose tool, saving precious backpack space and streamlining your survival experience.
• Story – In Grounded 2, we won’t tell you the whole story at the launch of Game Preview, but there’ll be enough there for you to start uncovering mysteries, chasing clues, and sharing your wildest theories right away (yes, we’re watching).
• Expanded World-Building Brands – Expect the return of in-world favorites like Punch-O and Minotaurs & Myrmidons, alongside new brands and scenery that don’t just look cool—they tell a story (if you know where to look)—all coming together to bring Brookhollow Park to life with that signature Grounded charm.
• New and Returning Bugs – Face off against familiar foes and never-before-seen creepy crawlies like the graceful cockroach, which adds new challenges and combat dynamics, such as having the ability to block your attacks.
• Larger World, Richer Biomes – More spaces to build, explore, and survive in— Brookhollow Park is nearly as big as the entire backyard from the first game, packed with new secrets around every corner, from snack bars and toppled ice cream carts to long-forgotten edges of the park.
• Community Driven Evolution – We’re building with you, and every update will be more meaningful and shaped by player feedback, with a public roadmap to keep you in the loop that we will share when Game Preview launches on July 29.
• Combat 2.0 – Whether you’re flying solo or in full squad mode, new combat mechanics like dodging and smarter enemy behavior make every fight more intense—and more satisfying to survive.