The massive Pond Update for Grounded is now rolling out to everyone, adds a ton of new features
An entire new ecosystem right in your backyard.
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What you need to know
After weeks of waiting,Groundedis dropping its biggest update yet, the truly massivePond Update. The announcement is a bit of a surprise one, butGrounded released the update with a new message from the developers, bringing a whole host of brand-new features to Grounded that players can now dive into, if they’re a part ofGrounded’s early access. Not only does this give players access to a huge new area to explore, new creatures to discover, new crafting recipes to use, and the terrifying koi fish, but we also get a hilarious new launch trailer that gives you a sneak peek at what to expect.
The feature list for the Pond Update is far too large to go over here, so I’ll keep this section short. Grounded’s November Content Update includes:
If you want a little bit more of a quick dive into the Pond Update, there’s also a new Developer Vlog featuring the latest release, which you can watch above. We also were lucky enough tointerview Adam Brenneke, from the Grounded team at Obsidian Entertainment, and spoke with him about Grounded, the Pond Update, and even some next-gen gaming features. Speaking of next-gen features, the content update today should also includeGrounded’s next-gen enhancementsfor theXbox Series XandXbox Series S, which will bring improved load speeds, visuals, and performance to the game with next-gen consoles.
You can purchase Grounded’s early access right now from Microsoft or Steam, but the game is also available throughXbox Game Pass. If you want to enjoy the best possible version of the game on Xbox Series X|S, but haven’t secured your own console yet, be sure to keep an eye on ourguide to the best places to buy the Xbox Series X|S.
It’s a big(ger) world out there.
Obsidian Entertainment makes its exclusive debut on Xbox One and PC with Grounded, a unique survival experience that literally makes all of your problems much, much bigger. Join your friends as you’re shrunk down to the size of an ant and are forced to survive in a dangerous backyard.
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