Grounded 2 Rebuilds Underwater Combat, Launches on PS5 13 Months After Early Access Debut
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Updated · Tech Times · Aug 11
Grounded 2 Rebuilds Underwater Combat, Launches on PS5 13 Months After Early Access Debut
3 articles · Updated · Tech Times · Aug 11
Summary
Obsidian released Grounded 2's free "Into the Abyss" update on August 11, overhauling underwater play and opening the early-access survival game to PS5 players for the first time.
The redesign replaces the old swim system with 360-degree movement, directional dashing, lock-on targeting and a harpoon, directly addressing complaints that underwater combat felt clunky and too similar to Grounded 1.
Five pond areas anchor the update, including the deep Abyss zone, where a craftable weighted diving suit grants infinite oxygen, cold immunity and light at the cost of speed.
The patch also adds the first amphibious mount, the Toe-Biter Buggy, plus underwater base building with bubble diffusers and diving bell beds, features Obsidian says will keep evolving through player feedback.
Grounded 2 remains in early access with crossplay across PS5, Xbox and PC; the PS5 launch serves as a "second launch" after the game drew more than 3 million players within two weeks in July 2025.