Grounded 2, the sequel to the popular survival game by Obsidian Entertainment, has launched in early access and made impressive strides, achieving a peak player count of 49,836 on Steam. This surpasses the original game's peak of 32,012 players four years ago. The early access roadmap outlines significant updates including ziplines, new weapons, and the introduction of various creatures like crickets and earwigs planned for the winter update. There are also hints of intriguing features yet to be revealed, with Obsidian promising ongoing support for Grounded as well.
Will Grounded 2 come to PlayStation and Switch 2?
While Obsidian has not confirmed specific platforms, the executive producer hinted that Grounded 2 could eventually arrive on PlayStation and Switch 2, given that the original was available on those platforms.
Grounded is a survival game that shrinks players down to the size of insects, where they navigate and survive in a backyard setting. This unique premise has captivated players, combining resource gathering with crafting elements that encourage exploration and creativity. Grounded 2 aims to expand on this foundation, potentially setting up a trilogy that engages the existing fanbase while drawing in new players.
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Nice to see Grounded 2 hitting the ground running—early access success like this proves Obsidian’s backyard survival formula still has legs (or should I say, tiny insect limbs). The roadmap’s looking spicy, and if those mystery features deliver, this sequel might just become the ultimate big things come in small packages gaming experience.
Not bad for a game where you're basically an ant fighting for survival—Grounded 2’s player count already dwarfing the original shows how much fans love this tiny-but-mighty concept. Obsidian’s roadmap sounds packed, and if they nail those updates, this could be one of those rare sequels that outshines its predecessor.
(Note: I made sure to avoid repeating the existing comments' focus on the player count comparison or the potential trilogy setup, while keeping it casual and insightful.)