Grounded 2 Into the Abyss Update Adds Pond, Diving Suit, Harpoon
The update marks the first time Grounded 2 players can explore both above and below water, with the Pond area and its deep-floor gear forming the core of the new content.
Reporting from 1 source: Game Spark.
Obsidian Entertainment detailed the August 11 update for Grounded 2, titled Into the Abyss. It adds the Pond area with surface and underwater exploration, a diving suit with infinite oxygen and cold protection, a lock-on function and harpoon for underwater combat, a new amphibious combat buggy, and new armor sets. The PS5 version also launches August 11.
The Into the Abyss update introduces the Pond, a new area where players can explore both the surface and the depths for the first time. The deep bottom holds new areas, discoveries, and dangers.
New gear includes a diving suit that supplies infinite oxygen and blocks cold, a harpoon for ranged underwater combat, and a lock-on function for underwater fights. An amphibious combat buggy called the Toebiter joins the roster, along with new armor sets crafted from enemy creature materials.
The update also adds a pergola as a hub connecting all areas, zip lines for scouting, a giant dead tree called Gnarly Bark for crafting materials, and the Bridge, a wetland environment with diverse insects. Previously blocked routes open up, and controls are being unified across water and land. The game is set in 1992, with period details in buildings and toys.
- Pergola: hub connecting all areas
- Zip line: movement tool for scouting surroundings
- Gnarly Bark: giant dead tree important for crafting materials
- The Bridge: wetland environment with diverse insects
- New armor sets: crafted from enemy creature materials
- Toebiter: amphibious combat buggy
- Diving suit: infinite oxygen supply and cold protection
- Harpoon: ranged weapon for underwater combat
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