The newly-released Grounded 2 has surpassed the previous Steam player peak of the original survival game by 50% within an hour.
Grounded 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular survival game, has made an impressive entrance into the gaming world. Within just one hour of its launch on July 29, 2025, the game cracked an impressive 48,880 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the original game's peak concurrent player count[1][2][3][4]. This number has since grown, with the current concurrent player count standing at 49,836.
Developer Obsidian Entertainment has announced an early access roadmap for Grounded 2, promising a wealth of new content and improvements over the next year[3]. Highlights of the roadmap include the introduction of AXL Recipes, AXL's Arena in Brookhollow Park, new armor and weapons, and a Park Boss creature in the Fall 2025 update. The Winter 2025 update will bring Steam Deck and ROG Ally support, new creatures like Cricket and Earwig, insect variants, and the Ladybug Buggy vehicle.
In addition to these updates, players can expect ongoing additions to expand the Grounded 2 experience further. The developer is actively supporting the game post-launch, ensuring a continued evolution of the game.
While early access reviews have been mixed but generally positive from critics, some users have reported encountering performance issues[2][3]. Our own Grounded 2 review calls it a promising sequel with a wealth of new creatures and challenges to explore.
For those interested in staying updated on Grounded 2 and other communities, sign-up for the website Newsletter is available. The "what the developers have to say" section for Grounded 2 on the Steam page is currently blank, but we can expect updates from Obsidian Entertainment as the game continues to develop.
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- Grounded 2, an action-packed adventure, set a Record on its launch with 48,880 concurrent players on Steam, surpassing the original's peak concurrent player count.
- The concurrent player count has since grown to 49,836, indicative of the game's popular appeal.
- Obsidian Entertainment, the developer, has planned various updates, including AXL Recipes, new armor and weapons, and a Park Boss creature in the Fall 2025 update.
- The Winter 2025 update will introduce Steam Deck and ROG Ally support, new creatures like Cricket and Earwig, insect variants, and the Ladybug Buggy vehicle.
- While early reviews have been mixed, with some users encountering performance issues, the game is considered a promising sequel with a wealth of new creatures and challenges to explore.
- To stay updated on Grounded 2 and other game news, consider signing up for the website's Newsletter for the latest developments in the gaming world, including console releases like Xbox, PlayStation, and Switch, as well as gadgets and technology updates.
