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

Alright, so let’s dive into this whole Xbox Game Pass thing with Grounded 2. First off, yeah, it’s coming to Xbox Game Pass, but hold your horses—there are a few catches. You know, those fine-print details we all love ignoring. So, Grounded 2 is hitting the Game Pass scene. Cool, right? But—oh man, it’s never that simple—I mean, yeah, you can grab it on Xbox Series X|S and on your trusty PC if you’ve got the Ultimate or PC Game Pass. But if you’re just rocking the standard console-specific tier, well, tough luck my friend.

Let’s just pause a sec. The game, this Grounded 2 thing, is basically taking us back to the whole tiny-teens-surviving-in-the-backyard gig. But now, with some twists. This new Brookhollow Park? Apparently, it’s gonna make the first game’s map look like, I dunno, a sandbox? And then we’ve got rideable “Buggies”—not sure how I feel about cruising around on ants or spiders, but hey, why not?

Okay, pulling back from my tangents—what was I saying? Oh yeah, Game Pass. So, you’re thinking, “When’s this happening?” Soon. Really soon. July 29, if we’re being precise. So, for the folks waiting eagerly with their Xbox or PC, it’s time to jump for joy. Or get a subscription. Or both.

Microsoft is doing their whole ‘every first-party game on Game Pass’ song and dance again, so yeah, Grounded 2 is in on day one. If you’ve got the Ultimate plan for $19.99 a month, you’re all set to explore this mini wilderness. And speaking of exploration, thank Xbox for the Play Anywhere feature. Progress on your console, continue on your PC. Magic of modern gaming or something.

Now, the not-so-fun part. The $14.99 console-specific Game Pass folks, you’ll need to upgrade if you wanna play. But if you’re savvy, like, bargain-hunting-at-3-AM savvy, CDKeys might save you a few bucks. We’re talking around $10.89 for the Ultimate pass. Not shabby, huh?

I’m rambling, aren’t I? Anyway, if the whole Game Pass saga isn’t your thing, you can snag Grounded 2 without it. Sure, it means parting with $29.99 on platforms like Steam or straight from the Xbox app. And there’s this jazzed-up $39.99 Founder’s Edition, throwing in fun stuff like skins and emotes. Woop-de-doo. Oh! If you start with the Standard Edition, you can upgrade with a Founder’s Pack for $9.99. Because why not toss in more options?

Oh, almost forgot—a heads-up! According to Xbox Wire, these prices sit tight only during the Early Access phase. Once the game’s fully out, expect a price hike. Classic, right? So, maybe grab it early if you’re a deal chaser.

And there we have it. All you need to navigate the wacky world of Grounded 2’s Game Pass journey. Cheers to tiny adventures and, hopefully, fewer subscription woes.