{"id":624093,"date":"2026-03-25T15:09:12","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:09:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/?p=167265"},"modified":"2026-03-25T15:09:12","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T15:09:12","slug":"grounded-gets-its-full-release-this-september","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arcader.org\/news\/grounded-gets-its-full-release-this-september\/","title":{"rendered":"Grounded Gets Its Full Release This September"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We at Obsidian have enjoyed watching over 10 million players survive in the backyard for nearly two years now. Grounded<\/em> players have encountered enemies such as annoying mosquitos, diving bell spiders who really do live in the water, and deadly bosses such as the glorious Broodmother. They’ve crafted armor set after armor set to keep improving their survivability, customized their weapons to fit their play style, and used their base-building skills to defend against the swarms of bugs tired of the players\u2019 antics. These achievements have been remarkable, and all that playtime has led to some incredible community feedback which will make Grounded<\/em>\u2019s official release this September that much better.<\/p>\n

The full release will include all 12 updates already released during Game Preview\/Early Access development, but now players will be able to unravel the entire mysterious story behind Grounded and their shrunken-ness. Find out how the teens got into the yard and the mad scientist behind it in the fully playable campaign — all of which can be experienced alone or with a group of friends.<\/p>\n

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The full release, Version 1.0, will also open an entirely new part of the Grounded <\/em>world — the upper yard. This new section includes a ton more of the backyard to explore along with new armor recipes, new weapon recipes, and some secrets that we just can\u2019t bring ourselves to spoil for you all. Nah, we will spoil something! The Mantis, an insect consistently requested by our incredible community. Finding its way into the yard as a new boss, it may be players\u2019 undoing.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been awesome to work with our amazing community throughout the last two years, and we at Obsidian can\u2019t be prouder of what Grounded<\/em> has become.<\/p>\n

Get ready to jump into the backyard in September.<\/p>\n

In addition to Grounded <\/em>Version 1.0, we have our just-announced title Pentiment<\/em><\/a><\/strong>, and we know fans are excited for updates on Avowed <\/em>and The Outer Worlds 2<\/em>. Both games are progressing, and we can\u2019t wait to show them off at a later date.<\/p>\n

Grounded<\/em><\/a><\/strong> <\/em>will enter its full release in September 2022 on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Windows 10\/11, and Steam for $39.99. It\u2019s also available with Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.<\/p>\n

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This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game. Xbox Game Pass members can now pre-install Grounded, so they\u2019re ready to play as soon as Xbox Game Preview begins. Not an Xbox Game Pass member? You can still purchase Grounded through Xbox Game Preview when it enters on July 28, 2020. The world is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place \u2013 especially when you have been shrunken to the size of an ant. Explore, build, and survive together in this cooperative survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard? Join our community and help shape the future of Grounded in Xbox Game Preview. – Reactive World and Insect Life – Explore this immersive and persistent world, where the insect life reacts to your actions. – Base Building and Crafting – Shelter and tools are critical to your survival. Build epic bases to protect you and your stuff from the insects and the elements. Craft weapons, tools, and armor, allowing you to better fight, explore and survive. – Online Co-op – You can face the backyard alone or together, online, with up to three friends – it is your choice. – Campaign – Uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Grounded as you freely explore the backyard and progress through its mysterious story. Full details on the latest status of the game, how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https:\/\/grounded.obsidian.net\/\t<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Related:
Obsidian Entertainment Announces Pentiment<\/a>
The Bugs of Grounded Strike Back with a Vengeance<\/a>
Grounded Reaches 10 Million Players and Goes Into the Wood with New Update<\/a>
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We at Obsidian have enjoyed watching over 10 million players survive in the backyard for nearly two years now. Grounded players have encountered enemies such as annoying mosquitos, diving bell spiders who really do live in the water, and deadly bosses such as the glorious Broodmother. They’ve crafted armor set after armor set to keep improving their survivability, customized their weapons to fit their play style, and used their base-building skills to defend against the swarms of bugs tired of the players\u2019 antics. These achievements have been remarkable, and all that playtime has led to some incredible community feedback which will make Grounded\u2019s official release this September that much better. The full release will include all 12 updates already released during Game Preview\/Early Access development,…<\/p>\n

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