Despite being an early access release, Grounded 2 already stands out as one of the most compelling survival‑crafting experiences out there. Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos‑Montréal have turned the backyard into Brookhollow Community Park, a sprawling, beautifully designed world that’s three times the size of the original multiplayer backyard map. Brookhollow Park unfurls like a living, breathing ecosystem: overturned freezers, toxic waste zones, peaceful ponds, and underground nests all make traversing its expanses a thrill. The world feels enhanced and rewarding from day one, even when the narrative and full roster of creatures are still rolling out.
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The rideable insect companions, affectionately called “buggies”, are Grounded 2’s defining innovation. Taming a Red Ant Soldier early in the story gives you a mobile ally capable of hauling supplies, aiding in combat, and sabotaging grass walls. With its ability to vacuum up resources and recruit worker ants, it transforms the loop of exploration and base‑building into something far more enjoyable.
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