Grounded 2 Coming to PS5 on August 11 into the Abyss Update

Grounded 2 Is Finally Coming to PS5 with an explanation

Grounded 2 is heading to PlayStation 5 on August 11, 2026, and it's arriving with one of the biggest updates the game has ever seen, Into the Abyss. If you've been waiting to play Grounded 2 on PS5, the wait is almost over, and there's a lot packed into this launch.

What Is Grounded 2?

Grounded 2 is a survival game made by Obsidian Entertainment, where you are shrunk to the size of a bug and must survive in a giant backyard world. You can play alone or with friends (co-op), build bases, craft weapons, and ride bugs to get around. The game first launched in Early Access on July 29, 2025, for Xbox Series X|S, PC via Steam, and Xbox Game Pass, but PlayStation players had to wait.

Grounded 2's "Second Launch": Why PS5 Is a Big Deal

Grounded 2 game director Chris Parker called the PS5 launch their "second launch", comparing it in importance to the original Early Access release almost a year ago. He said, "We had the early access launch before, but this is like doing it all over again this summer." This makes August 11 a massive milestone for the game because it opens up an entirely new player community on PlayStation.

It's also worth knowing that the original Grounded didn't reach PS5 until 2024, two years after its full release in 2022. Grounded 2 is getting its PS5 version much earlier in its lifecycle, which shows how seriously the team is taking its growth.

Into the Abyss: Everything New in the August 11 Update

The Into the Abyss update is the fourth major content update for Grounded 2 and the biggest one yet, larger than the previous Garden/Toxic Tangle update. It launches on all platforms on August 11, 2026. Here's what's new:

• The Pond area opens up one of the largest new zones added to Brookhollow Park so far.

• Swim above and below water, explore underwater sections with new paths, mysteries, and enemies.

• New diving gear, special suits, let you stay underwater longer and reach deeper areas.

• New biomes: the Mountains, the Bayou, and the depths beneath the pond.

• Toe-biter Buggy, a brand new amphibious vehicle that can travel on both land and water.

• New creatures, discoveries, and progression systems.

Chris Parker confirmed it includes "multiple biomes, a new buggy, swimming gameplay, and more things to do underwater."

Obsidian + Eidos-Montréal: A Growing Partnership

Grounded 2 is co-developed by Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos-Montréal. Parker admitted they had "some struggles" when first working together, but things have gotten much smoother. Now, Eidos pitches story ideas, like the pond storyline, and the two studios build on each other's concepts with ease. This collaboration is a big reason why the updates have been getting bigger and better over time.

Will Grounded 2 Stay on PlayStation?

Chris Parker carefully addressed the question of PlayStation exclusivity. He noted that there are "other people above my pay grade" deciding platform strategy, referring to Xbox's recent push toward console exclusives. As a developer, though, Parker simply said: "What I want is for the most amount of players to love my game on their platform, whatever that might be."

The PS5 launch of Grounded 2 is in Early Access, not a full 1.0 release. A full launch with all content will come later, and pricing or future platform plans haven't been officially confirmed beyond August 11.

How Much Does Grounded 2 Cost?

Grounded 2 on Xbox and PC costs cheaply during Early Access, with a likely price increase when the game leaves Early Access and hits 1.0, similar to how the first Grounded went up to $39.99. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass members can play it for free as part of their subscription. PS5 pricing has not been officially announced yet.

What's Next After Into the Abyss?

Parker confirmed that Obsidian "has ideas for the future" of Grounded 2's content roadmap, but said the full focus right now is shipping Into the Abyss successfully. Three major updates have already been released since the Early Access launch, and this fourth one is the biggest. Expect more roadmap details once the August 11 update is live.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: When is Grounded 2 coming to PS5?

Ans: Grounded 2 launches on PS5 on August 11, 2026, in Early Access.

Q2: What is the Into the Abyss update?

Ans: It's the fourth and biggest content update for Grounded 2, adding the Pond area, underwater exploration, new biomes, new diving gear, and the Toe-biter amphibious buggy.

Q3: Is Grounded 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Ans: Yes, Grounded 2 is available on Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass at no extra cost.

Q4: Who is making Grounded 2?

Ans: Grounded 2 is developed by Obsidian Entertainment with co-development support from Eidos-Montréal.

Q5: Does Grounded 2 support co-op multiplayer?

Ans: Yes, Grounded 2 supports both single-player and co-op multiplayer.