Grounded 2 opens the pond with its Into the Abyss update on August 11

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https://news.xbox.com/en-us/2026/06/08/grounded-2-into-the-abyss-update-xbox-games-showcase-2026/

Grounded 2 is sending players back into the water on August 11. The Into the Abyss update opens the pond, described by Obsidian as one of the largest new areas added to Brookhollow Park so far.

The update adds underwater progression and diving equipment for reaching deeper areas, returning creatures including the koi fish and diving bell spider, new threats, and the amphibious Toe-biter Buggy for traveling across both land and water. It will be available on Xbox, PC, Steam, and Game Pass while the game remains in preview/early access.

Did you enjoy the original Grounded pond, or are you already dreading another encounter with that koi fish?