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Grounded is tracked daily for official Steam updates. 1,421 playing when sampled at 23:41 UTC on 2026-10-15. Latest official patch in our feed: Hotfix 1.4.7.4815 is Now Available! (May 12, 2025).

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· Steam · Official

Grounded 2 Update: The Toxic Tangle – Available Now!

If 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…

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Data from Steam · Last updated Oct 15, 2026 · Refreshed daily

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2026-10-15

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Latest updates & patch notes

0 English-language official updates in the last 90 days.

  1. News Steam · Official

    Grounded 2 Update: The Toxic Tangle – Available Now!

    If 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…

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    Official Patch / Release posts · 2026-10-15 UTC

  3. News Steam · Official

    The Grounded Series Bundle Is Here

    The 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…

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  4. News Steam · Official

    Grounded 2 Available Today!

    Ride 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…

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  5. News Steam · Official

    Grounded 2: The Next Chapter, Together

    You 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…

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  6. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix 1.4.7.4815 is Now Available!

    Playgrounds 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…

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  7. News Steam · Official

    Playground Showcase: Legend of the Undergrowth, play D AND D or get REPO

    Greetings Grounded fans! We got another batch of amazing Playgrounds created by our talented community! D AND D Creator: Blastoffbast Download Code: 5XN-5SK-D3V Assemble your party, it's time for “D AND D”! Gather your friends or go in it solo in D AND D, created by…

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  8. Patch Steam · Official

    Patch 1.4.7 Has Been Released

    Patch 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…

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  9. News Steam · Official

    Playground Showcase: Questbound to the Mysteeqal Gardens jumping in some Turrets

    Hey 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 Welcome to the Mysteeqal Gardens, created by K1N3T1C4L. This playground is set in a…

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  10. News Steam · Official

    Playground Showcase: GOING UP TO THE POND AND BECOMING BUTTON EXPERTS!

    Grounded's Playgrounds Showcase is back! Here are 3 awesome Playgrounds you need to check out. ONLY UP: Download Code: FRG-AUA-RVZ 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…

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  11. News Steam · Official

    Playground Showcase: Snowball fights, a Christmas tree, and Battlerocks!

    Welcome 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 Let’s get started. Up first we have Jingle Burst from Rossoccx!…

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  12. News Steam · Official

    Playground Showcase: Community Edition

    Welcome 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…

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  13. Patch Steam · Official

    Hotfix 1.4.6 is now available!

    Halloween 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…

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In the news (1)

Third-party reporting, separate from official developer announcements.

  1. PCGamesN

    Microsoft's Grounded ditches third-party Steam demands as PSN backlash rages

    You no longer need to link a Microsoft and Steam account to play Grounded 's multiplayer on Valve's platform. If you've already linked these accounts to play the game, you can now delink them and choose to just play with others on Steam instead. While features like crossplay…

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Game overview

The world is a vast, beautiful and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?

Genre
Action, Adventure
Developer
Obsidian Entertainment
Released
Sep 27, 2022
Price
$39.99
Metacritic
83
Recommendations
76K

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About Grounded

The world is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunk to the size of an ant. Explore, build and survive together in this first-person, multiplayer, survival adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard? Uncover the mysteries while playing through the story! How did you wind up so small? Who did this to you? How do you go home? These are all answers you will uncover as you play through the story. Solo or with friends – anytime! You can face the backyard alone or together, online, with up to three friends. Not only that, but with the Shared…

Game details

System requirements (minimum)
Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10 64bit Processor: Intel Core i3-3225 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Nvidia GTX 650 Ti Storage: 8 GB available space
Languages
English * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Latin America, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese * , Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Spanish - Spain, Arabic * languages with…
Controller
Full controller support
DLC
1 available on Steam
Official site
grounded.obsidian.net

Frequently asked questions

Is Grounded free to play?
Grounded is listed at $39.99 on Steam.
What is the latest Grounded update?
The most recent official update in our feed is "Grounded 2 Update: The Toxic Tangle – Available Now!" (Jan 27, 2026), categorized as News. If 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…
When was Grounded released?
Grounded was released on Sep 27, 2022 by Obsidian Entertainment.
What kind of game is Grounded?
Grounded is a Action, Adventure game, featuring single-player, multi-player, co-op.

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