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Grounded 2 is currently in its early access phase, with many new features and updates planned for the future. Obsidian Entertainment has shared a roadmap detailing upcoming content and release dates for each update.
So far, we’ve seen significant improvements over the original Grounded game, but this is just the beginning. The full version will introduce even more features, including new gameplay mechanics, biomes, and returning content that will deepen the experience.
### What is the Grounded 2 Roadmap?
The Grounded 2 roadmap outlines upcoming updates that will include new recipes, additional bugs, and unique biomes, among other features. At present, only Act One of the story is available. The developers plan to release at least three more major story updates, adding new areas and content.
While the first version of Grounded 2 has brought quality-of-life changes like sorting tools and new transportation options such as Buggies, many promised features are still on their way.
If you’re eager to explore the full map, keep reading to see when the next updates are scheduled.
### What’s Coming in the Fall 2025 Update?
The Fall 2025 update will introduce the most significant new boss, AXL, a giant Tarantula. Along with AXL, players can expect new recipes, armor, weapons, and furniture that become available after defeating the boss.
The full list of Fall 2025 features includes:
– AXL, the new Tarantula boss
– Axl’s arena
– New recipes, armor, weapons, and furniture
– Quality-of-life improvements such as a building grid and hotpouches on Buggies
– Text updates in Japanese and Brazilian Portuguese
### What’s Coming in the Winter 2025 Update?
After AXL, the Winter 2025 update focuses on adding more bugs and equipment. Expect new Buggies, a larger variety of bugs, and upgrades for gear and the Omni-Tool, along with other enhancements:
– Support for Steam Deck and ROG Ally, including crossplay
– An expanded map with the first redacted park area
– New features like PlayGrounds, Coziness, Sour 2.0, and PEEP.R 2.0
– A new Ladybug Buggy
– Improvements to gameplay interaction and quality of life
– New bugs, including crickets, earwigs, and variants
– Tier three Omni-Tool and equipment upgrades
– New defenses for bases and furniture, such as Mushroom Set 2.0
### What’s Coming in the Summer 2026 Update?
Summer 2026, often called the Water Update, will bring a number of themed features to help you survive the heat. New building options will include water-based bases, equipment, and creatures, along with Tier Four gear to improve your defenses and resource gathering.
Notably, Ziplines will make a comeback, offering faster travel across the park. Other updates include:
– The addition of the second redacted park area
– Ziplines, smoothies, and swimming improvements
– Water Buggies, equipment, and aquatic creatures
– Tier four gear and Omni-Tool upgrades
### What are the Future Plans for the Game?
Beyond summer 2026, many major features are planned, although specific schedules haven’t been set. The developers are working on refining existing content and will respond to player feedback. Future plans include:
– The third redacted park area
– Passive and active mutations, Mutations 2.0
– New Buggy features like customization and progression
– New creatures, bosses, and colossi
– New armor, weapons, Omni-Tool levels, and archetypes
– Enhanced building options, including new materials and base customization
– Support for additional languages such as Arabic, Korean, Polish, Russian, Thai, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish
These long-term updates are expected to roll out mainly in 2027, offering even more content and gameplay improvements.
### Future Development Outlook
Many of these features are in their planning or development stages and haven’t been assigned specific release dates yet. The developers continue to gather feedback and refine the game’s features, promising a steady stream of bugs, equipment, mutations, and new content well into 2027.