Is Grounded 2 Available on Xbox Game Pass? — Everything You Need to Know

So, Grounded 2 on Xbox Game Pass—What’s the Deal?

Alright folks, here we go. Grounded 2’s on its way, and yes, you can dive in via Xbox Game Pass—but here’s the kicker: it’s NOT for everyone. Yeah, I’m talking to you folks with the Xbox Game Pass Standard. Sorry, you won’t be riding this train. You gotta have the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate or PC Game Pass. I know, right? Just when you thought life was simple.

Anyway—not to get sidetracked—this upcoming big shot from Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian is nearly here. Grounded 2 follows the same teeny, tiny shtick as the first one. Teens turned into pint-sized heroes. Imagine being as small as, hmm, a gum wrapper? Odd thought, I know. But somehow it works. There’s a new map, bugs you can ride, and a bunch of RPG stuff to mess with. Sounds like an ant’s Disneyland—or not, who knows?

Let’s talk access, shall we? Game Pass flaunts hundreds of games, right? Grounded 2’s sliding in on day one. Yeah, you get it with Ultimate or PC Game Pass. Those Ultimate folks also get Cloud Gaming. Magic, if you ask me. You can also access it on different platforms. Technology, hey? And if you’re penny-pinching, check out CDKeys. Rumor has it, there’s a deal or two.

Now, if you’re anti-subscription—or just not into "best deals"—you’ve got options. Buy the thing. It’s $29.99 for the standard, $39.99 for the Founder’s Edition. What’s in it? Extra skins, emotes. Fluff, basically. But… if you’re into that, then why not, right?

Wandered a bit off topic there. But honestly, Grounded 2’s got me intrigued. Even saw an official screenshot showing teens battling a scorpion, and yeah, scary stuff. Anyway—right, where was I? Prices! Apparently, the cost might spike after early access. So hey, if you want it cheap, act fast.

Will it be worth it? Who knows. But it’s one heck of a story, grounded in its quirky charm. Okay, pun intended. Time to wrap it up before I start contemplating bug sizes again.