Is Grounded 2 on Xbox Game Pass?
Yep, Grounded 2 is gonna be on Xbox Game Pass for Xbox Series X|S and PC Game Pass. But don’t get too comfy if you only have the console-specific Xbox Game Pass Standard. It won’t work there. Weird, right?
Grounded 2 on Game Pass: What’s the Deal?
Okay, so Grounded 2, this huge Xbox release of 2025, is almost here. About two weeks away if I did my math right. Obsidian Entertainment and Xbox Game Studios dropped this sequel on us out of nowhere. You’re still tiny, living that ant-sized life, but now with a whole new Brookhollow Park map—way bigger than the original Backyard. RPG buildcrafting, rideable bugs—you know the drill.
Quick rundown, the game’s like the first but amped up. And it hits Early Access on July 29. Folks with Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC are crossing fingers for it on Xbox Game Pass.
So yeah, if you’re all about that Xbox Game Pass life, good news—Microsoft’s got your back. As part of their “every first-party game on Game Pass” thing, you’ll get Grounded 2 right away.
Options for Playing Grounded 2
Got that Game Pass Ultimate for $19.99/month? Sweet, you’re set for both Xbox and PC. Or maybe the PC-only Game Pass for $11.99/month? That works too. Ultimate also gets you Xbox Cloud Gaming, with progress syncing across platforms via Xbox Play Anywhere. Which, let’s be honest, sounds kinda sci-fi.
But uh-oh, watch out. The $14.99 console-specific Xbox Game Pass Standard is left out. Sorry, folks. If you’re set on playing it on Xbox Series X|S via Game Pass, it’s Ultimate or nothing. Small hack: you might snag Ultimate for cheaper at CDKeys, like around $10.89. Worth a peek.
Alternatives If Game Pass Isn’t Your Jam
Not keen on subscribing? You’re not stuck. Grounded 2 can be bought on Xbox Series X|S, through the Xbox PC app, or Steam. Fork out $29.99 for the full game, or splurge on the $39.99 Founder’s Edition with extras like skins, emotes, a digital artbook, and soundtrack. Can’t resist? There’s also a $9.99 Founder’s Pack Upgrade if you start basic or are just passing through via Game Pass.
Just pointing out, prices might jump after this Game Preview/Early Access time, like they did with the original Grounded. So if you want to save a few bucks, maybe grab it early.
Anyway, that’s the gist of it. Game on, or whatever the cool kids say.
