Xbox Game Pass title Grounded, sequel to the original, boasts a fivefold expansion in system requirements compared to its predecessor, yet still runs smoothly on specs dating back a decade.
Get ready, survival game enthusiasts! Microsoft's gaming division, Xbox, is set to release Grounded 2, the sequel to Obsidian Entertainment's 2020 hit, on July 29, 2022. This anticipated title is about surviving in a park environment after being scaled down to the size of an ant.
Grounded 2 promises to be larger than its predecessor, featuring a larger map, new crafting, base building, and character build options, ridable "Buggy" mounts, new bugs, and more. The game will be playable on Xbox, the Xbox PC app, and PC Game Pass, with the option to buy it permanently for $29.99 on all platforms, including Steam.
For those curious about the game's system requirements, the recommended specifications include an AMD Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel i7-10700K processor, an AMD RX 6800 XT or Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card, and 16 GB RAM. The minimum specs require a Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400 with 16 GB RAM and an AMD RX 5700, Nvidia GTX 1070, or Intel Arc A580 GPU.
These specs indicate that Grounded 2 is playable on fairly mainstream hardware without requiring top-tier components, though it's designed to take advantage of modern GPUs and CPUs for a better experience. To check your PC's compatibility with Grounded 2, run the dxdiag diagnostic tool in the Windows search bar. To find out your hard drive storage capacity, look at your hard drives in Windows' File Explorer.
It's worth noting that despite the relatively modest requirements, some early-access performance issues have been noted even on very high-end systems, suggesting optimization might improve over time. The game requires a 64-bit processor and OS, and it's recommended to run Windows 10 or 11 with the latest updates.
For those interested in Grounded 2 but not ready to commit to a purchase, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate 1-month memberships are available for $10.19 at CDKeys, offering a significant discount. A Founder's Edition of Grounded 2 is available for $39.99, offering extra skins, a digital artbook, and soundtrack, while a Founder's Pack upgrade for standard edition or Game Pass players is available for $9.99.
If it follows the success of the original, Grounded 2 is likely to be one of the best Xbox games and best PC games of the year, even in its Early Access state. With its anticipated release just around the corner, get your gaming gear ready and prepare to dive back into the world of Grounded!
[1] Grounded 2's system requirements are based on hardware that is nearly 10 years old, making them more accessible to a larger audience. [2] Some early-access performance issues have been noted even on very high-end systems, suggesting optimization might improve over time. [3] Despite the relatively modest requirements, Grounded 2 is designed to take advantage of modern GPUs and CPUs for a better experience. [4] To check your PC's components and their compatibility with Grounded 2, run the dxdiag diagnostic tool in the Windows search bar. [5] To find out your hard drive storage capacity, look at your hard drives in Windows' File Explorer.
[1] The system requirements for Grounded 2 are based on hardware that is nearly a decade old, making it more accessible to a broader audience.[2] Despite being played on high-end systems, some early-access performance issues have been reported, indicating that optimization might improve over time.[3] The game is designed to take advantage of modern GPUs and CPUs for a better gaming experience.[4] To check your PC's components and determine their compatibility with Grounded 2, run the dxdiag diagnostic tool in the Windows search bar.[5] To find out your hard drive storage capacity, look at your hard drives in Windows' File Explorer.
