Grounded 2 - Guides

Grounded 2 Tag Page Cover Art
Action
Adventure
RPG
Sandbox
Exploration
Systems
Released
July 29, 2025
ESRB
Teen / Violence, Blood
Developer(s)
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Grounded 2 Press Image 1

WHERE TO PLAY

SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL

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?

Survive, Adapt, Overcome - The world is relentless, but so are you. Shape your adventure with unique archetypes, each offering distinct abilities to match your playstyle. Whether you rely on precision, cunning, or sheer strength, you’ll need every advantage to survive against the threats lurking in the park.

Stronger Together - The perils of the park are daunting alone, but with friends, every challenge becomes an adventure. Work together to build, fight, and uncover the secrets buried beneath the grass. Whether you’re facing danger side by side or continuing your journey in a shared world, survival is always better with allies.

Walking is Bogus. Introducing Buggies - They scurry, they fight, and now—they help you survive. Hatch, raise, and ride your own insect friends - buggies! Saddle up and ride through the park, command them in battle, or have them help gather resources. The right partner could mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.

A Shadow That Follows You - The threat is always there—watching, learning, waiting. You don’t know where it’s coming from, only that it never leaves. The deeper you dig, the closer it gets. Some mysteries should stay buried, but it’s too late now. It knows you’re looking. And it’s ready. Every answer drags you deeper, every step invites something closer. You were never alone. You thought you were in control. You were wrong.

Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, RPG, Sandbox, Exploration

latest

All Trinkets Grounded 2
All Trinkets in Grounded 2 (& How to Get Them)

Trinkets are special items in Grounded 2 that are cool cosmetic accessories and also grant bonus effects to your characters, here's all of them.

By 
Grounded 2 Best Mage Build feature image
Grounded 2: Best Mage Build

Mages in Grounded 2 rely on Candy Staves to deal elemental damage and status buildup on their enemies, and are able to engage from a distance.

By 
how to reach the network center in grounded 2 feature image
Grounded 2: How to Reach the Network Center

One of the objectives of the quest “Networking” in Grounded 2 is to enter the Network Center, a seemingly simple task that’s actually quite difficult.

By 
How to Get All Special and Unique Weapons in Grounded 2 feature image
How to Get All Special and Unique Weapons in Grounded 2

Secret weapons in Grounded 2 are unique variants of existing weapons that offer a special effect that’s exclusive to them. Here’s where to find them.

By 
The Player Shooting an Arrow with a Bow
Best Grounded 2 Ranged Build - Ranger Armor, Mutations, Trinkets, and Bows

Gear types and abilities matter more than ever before in Grounded 2, and you can make a fully ranged build to safely squash bugs from afar.

grounded-2-how-hack-reach-all-remaining-orc-transmitters-pine-hill-ceremony
How To Hack All Remaining O.R.C. Transmitters In Grounded 2

Players must hack four O.R.C. transmitters in total while completing some main quests in Grounded 2.

Grounded 2 - All Milk Molar Locations
Grounded 2: All Milk Molar Locations

Milk Molars in Grounded 2 allow players to level up certain stats, and there are currently 32 Milk Molars and 18 Mega Milk Molars to be found.

All Armor in Grounded 2
Grounded 2: All Armor in the Game

Grounded 2 features many armor sets crafted from bugs and plants in the game. Here are all of their set bonuses and requirements.

1
how to get an orb weaver buggy in grounded 2
Grounded 2: How to Get an Orb Weaver Buggy

The Orb Weaver Buggy is a late-game mount in Grounded 2 that is locked behind progression of the main storyline.

By 
Grounded 2_ Best Base Locations feature image
Grounded 2: Best Base Locations

Choosing the best base location in Grounded 2 is trickier than it seems, because a player’s needs change as the story progresses.

By 
Grounded 2: All Mounts and Buggies
Best Upgrades to Unlock First in Grounded 2

Unlocking upgrades and researching new crafting recipes will make it much easier to survive the park in Grounded 2.

stink bug grounded 2
Where to Find Stinkbugs in Grounded 2

In order to craft a Gas Mask or Gas Arrows in Grounded 2, players will need to farm Stinkbugs - here's where to find them and how to take them down.

Grounded 2 - All Optical Disk Locations
Grounded 2: All Optical Disks

There are 6 Optical Disks in Grounded 2 to be found, all of which unlock new crafting recipes and more.

Grounded 2_ How to Survive Toxic Areas gas mask feature image
Grounded 2: How to Survive Toxic Areas

Exploring toxic biomes in Grounded 2’s Brookhollow Park is impossible without the proper protective equipment and preparation.

By 
Grounded 2 All Main Story Quests in Grounded 2 (Mission List) feature image
Grounded 2: All Main Story Quests (Mission List)

Here's a list detailing all main missions in Grounded 2 to help players keep track of their progress in Brookhollow Park.

By 
How To Get Brittle Plating (Brittle Marble Shard) In Grounded 2
How To Get Brittle Plating (Brittle Marble Shard) In Grounded 2

Players who wish to become stronger in Grounded 2 need to farm some Brittle Marble Shards to craft Brittle Platings.

how to get crow feather piece in grounded 2
How To Get Crow Feather Piece In Grounded 2

Crow Feather Pieces are essential materials if players wish to use a bow as their main weapon in Grounded 2.

The Player Raising their Shield to Perfect Block
How to Parry (Perfect Block) in Grounded 2

Parrying, also known as a Perfect Block, is an easy way to not only avoid damage but also stun your enemies in Grounded 2; here's how to do it.

Grounded 2 caterpillar
Grounded 2: All Materials and Resources (& Where to Find Them)

As a survival crafting game, there are naturally many materials and resources in Grounded 2, with most being extracted from plants or creatures.

grounded-2-praying-mantis-nymph-where-find-locations-mantis-blade
Where to Find Praying Mantis in Grounded 2

Praying Mantis Nymphs in Grounded 2 can be hard to find and even harder to beat, but they're worth tracking down to craft the Mantis Blade.

See More