Grounded 2 Surpasses Original’s Player Peak on Steam
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– Grounded 2, Obsidian’s miniature garden-based sequel, launched in early access with a peak concurrent player count of 49,836 on Steam, surpassing the original game’s peak of 32,012.
– The early access roadmap for Grounded 2 includes four seasonal updates (Fall, Winter, Summer, and Future Plans), featuring additions like ziplines, “cosiness,” new weapons, armors, and archetypes.
– New creatures, such as crickets and earwigs, will be added in the winter update, while “watery” creatures are planned for the summer update.
– Obsidian hinted at secret upcoming additions, marked by purple spray paint on the roadmap, sparking speculation about undisclosed features.
– Grounded 2 may be part of a trilogy, with potential releases on Switch 2 and PS5, though early impressions highlight both its immersive world and occasional grind-heavy gameplay.
The survival sequel Grounded 2 has already shattered its predecessor’s player records on Steam, proving Obsidian Entertainment’s backyard adventure still resonates strongly with fans. Within days of its early access launch, the game attracted nearly 50,000 concurrent players, a significant jump from the original title’s peak of 32,000 four years prior.
SteamDB tracking reveals the impressive surge in engagement, suggesting the studio’s refined approach to the shrunken-world concept has struck a chord. This momentum comes alongside an ambitious roadmap detailing seasonal updates through 2024, including fall, winter, and summer content drops. Players can anticipate ziplines for faster traversal, mysterious “cosiness” additions (potentially involving homey comforts), and fresh combat options like weapons and armor sets.
Creature encounters will expand too, with crickets and earwigs arriving in the winter update, followed by aquatic enemies next summer. Obsidian teased further surprises under sections deliberately obscured by purple spray paint on their roadmap, leaving room for speculation about unannounced features.
Early impressions highlight the sequel’s duality: while it preserves the wonder of navigating a magnified suburban wilderness, some critics note pacing issues. Eurogamer’s hands-on preview described moments of brilliance alongside tedious grinding, though the core fantasy of surviving as a tiny explorer remains compelling.
Rumors also suggest Grounded 2 could be part of a planned trilogy, with potential ports to next-gen consoles like the Switch 2 and PS5 under consideration. For now, Steam players are diving into the early access build, eager to see how Obsidian evolves the experience through upcoming updates.
(Source: EUROGAMER)
