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Grounded 2's Beat the Heat update introduces King Dozer, the game’s largest boss with a fiery arena that urges players to manage heat and cooling, along with expanded Buggy progression, a new Black Soldier Ant Buggy, and the Sinkhole Anthill, boosting build customization, combat depth, and exploration.
Eidos Montreal, the studio behind Deus Ex and Tomb Raider, is laying off 124 employees and parting ways with longtime studio head David Anfossi as part of Embracer Group’s ongoing downsizing. The company cited changing project needs across production and support as the reason for the cuts. Eidos Montreal is reportedly still involved with upcoming Grounded 2 from Obsidian and a reimagined Fable from Playground Games, though the studio’s current projects were not specified in its notice.
Obsidian says Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 did not meet the sales targets set by Microsoft, and its leadership plans to shorten development times and use smaller budgets with 3–4 year cycles. Grounded 2 remains a smaller project, and there’s intent for more Avowed in the future while PS5 release timing could help. Microsoft/Xbox reportedly holds a ~30% profit target per Bloomberg reporting, but Obsidian emphasizes continuing to take creative risks even if profitability targets aren’t always met.
Obsidian is recalibrating its production cadence after Avowed and The Outer Worlds 2 underperformed, while Grounded 2 thrived; leadership says they will curb scope, budgets, and development time to enable more frequent, sustainable releases under Microsoft’s oversight.
Grounded 2's The Toxic Tangle update adds a new Garden biome with fresh threats and gear, introduces rideable Ladybug Buggy mounts, expands mutations, enhances the builder toolkit, and previews Playgrounds Mode, all while expanding the Founder’s Pack with new customization options.
The inaugural New Game Plus Showcase revealed updates and upcoming titles for Xbox Game Pass, including new versions of Avowed, Grounded 2, Towerborne, and exclusive looks at third-party games Aphelion and Denshattack!, with release dates spanning early 2026.
Grounded 2, Obsidian's sequel to the popular survival game, has recently launched in early access on Xbox Game Pass, sparking interest and positive early impressions among players, with anticipation for the full release.
Grounded 2, the sequel to Obsidian's popular survival game, is now available in Early Access on Xbox and PC, featuring a larger map, new gameplay options, and a detailed roadmap for future updates including seasonal content, new bosses, and expanded game mechanics. The game is praised for its ambition and size, with ongoing development plans to expand the game world and features over the next year.
Grounded 2 offers an expanded and visually improved insect-world experience with new story elements, equipment, and mounts, but its gameplay can feel frustrating and grindy, especially solo, with challenges that may hinder progress until multiplayer support is fully utilized.
Grounded 2's early access version shows significant improvements over the original, with enhanced RPG mechanics, new classes, mountable insect pets, and a more engaging story, despite technical issues and limited content. It promises to be a standout survival game as development continues.
Grounded 2, the sequel to Obsidian's survival game, will be released in early access on July 29 and features system requirements that support older hardware, including nearly 10-year-old graphics cards and CPUs. The game size is 40 GB, five times larger than the original, but should be accessible for most gamers with modern PCs. It will be available on Xbox and PC via Xbox Game Pass and for purchase, promising a larger map, new gameplay features, and expanded content.
A variety of new Xbox games are launching from July 28 to August 3, including Grounded 2 entering early access and Xbox Game Pass, along with titles like Tales of the Shire, Achilles: Survivor, and others across different genres, offering diverse options for summer gaming.
Xbox Game Pass is adding several major titles in July, including the highly anticipated Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, Grounded 2, and Abiotic Factor, along with other games like High On Life and RoboCop: Rogue City, offering a mix of genres and experiences for players.
Microsoft announced new Xbox Game Pass titles for July, including the day-one release of Wuchang: Fallen Feathers and Grounded 2, along with several other games, with some leaving the service at the end of the month.
Microsoft announced new Xbox Game Pass titles for July, including Grounded 2, Wuchang: Fallen Feathers, and RoboCop: Rogue City, with some games launching immediately and others arriving later in the month. Several titles will also be leaving the service soon.