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Grounded 2 brings players back to a miniature-sized wilderness, with the original crew shrunk back into tiny humans. Read on to learn about its release date, platforms, and announcement history.
Grounded 2 Release Date and Time
Released in Early Access for PC and XBox Series X|S on July 29, 2025
Releasing in Early Access for PlayStation 5 on August 11, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. ET / 3:00 P.M. PT
Grounded 2 is releasing in Early Access for PlayStation 5 on August 11, 2026, at 6:00 P.M. ET / 3:00 P.M. PT. The game previously released in Early Access for PC via Steam and Xbox Series X|S on July 29, 2025.
Check the timetable below to see what time the game releases in Early Access for PlayStation 5 in your region:
| Region | Local Release Time |
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| United States (ET) | Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 6:00 p.m. |
| United States (PT) | Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 3:00 p.m. |
| United Kingdom | Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 11:00 p.m. |
| Central Europe | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:00 a.m. |
| New Zealand | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 11:00 a.m. |
| Australian East Coast | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 8:00 a.m. |
| Australian West Coast | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| Japan | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 7:00 a.m. |
| Philippines | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 6:00 a.m. |
| South Africa | Wednesday, August 12, 2026, 12:00 a.m. |
| Brazil | Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 7:00 p.m. |
| Universal Time (UTC) | Tuesday, August 11, 2026, 10:00 p.m. |
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Grounded 2 Overview
Grounded 2 is a survival adventure RPG developed by Obsidian Studio and Eidos-Montréal and published by Xbox Game Studios for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Playable solo or via online co-op, the sequel to 2022's Grounded brings players back to a miniature wilderness. Shrunk down to ant-size, players must survive and adapt to a world suddenly much larger than a backyard and uncover hidden mysteries.
Is Grounded 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes, Grounded 2 has been announced for Xbox Game Pass.
Is Grounded 2 on PS Plus?
No, Grounded 2 has not been announced for PS Plus.
Is Grounded 2 on Nintendo Switch Online?
No, Grounded 2 has not been announced for Nintendo Switch Online.
Announcement History
2026
June 8, 2026 | PlayStation 5 Early Access Release Date Announcement
Grounded 2 was confirmed to launch in Early Access for PlayStation 5 on August 11, 2026.
2025
July 29, 2025 | Early Access Launch for PC and Xbox
The game launched in Early Access on Steam and Xbox.
June 9, 2025 | Initial Announcement
Grounded 2 was revealed during Summer Game Fest with an announcement trailer.
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