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Grounded

The world is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place – especially when shrunken to the size of an ant. Explore, build, and survive together in this cooperative adventure.

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The world is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunken to the size of an ant. Explore, build, and survive together in this cooperative survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard?

Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Games built using the Xbox Series X|S development kit are designed to take advantage of the unique capabilities of the Xbox Series X|S. They will showcase unparalleled load-times, visuals, responsiveness, and framerates up to 120FPS.

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Game features

Uncover the mysteries & play the story

How did you wind up so small? Who did this to you? How do you go home? These are all answers you will uncover as you play through the story.

Solo or with friends – anytime

Play alone or together, online, with up to three friends. With the Shared Worlds feature, you can continue to play with all your progression saving!*

Nowhere is safe – not even your base

Creatures can be found roaming the yard in a multitude of environments. You can even attract them to different places by activating the MIX.R devices. But the more you interfere, the higher the chance that they come knocking at your door.

Play true to your playstyle

Use the in-game customization systems such as Mutations and Milk Molars to activate the bonuses and perks you want for your character. Craft and upgrade your armor and weapons to give your character the stats and advantages.

Additional information

Rating Pending

  • May contain content inappropriate for children. Visit ESRB.org for rating information.

Publisher

Xbox Game Studios

Developer

Obsidian

Genre

Survival Adventure

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One
Windows 10/11

Release date

Full Release: September 27, 2022
Game Preview: July 28, 2020

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