Is Grounded 2 Available on Xbox Game Pass? — Here’s the Latest Information

Is Grounded 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Okay, so here’s the deal with Grounded 2 and Xbox Game Pass. Yeah, it’s gonna be available on both the Xbox Series X|S consoles and Xbox PC with the Game Pass plans like PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But—big but here—you’re outta luck if you only have the standard Xbox Game Pass for the console. Why? Beats me.

Grounded 2 on Game Pass: The Catch

Now, imagine this: one of the biggest Xbox games for 2025 is almost here, like super soon. It’s called Grounded 2. Remember the first one? Tiny teenagers, survival stuff—yeah, they’re doing it again. Only this time, they’re cranking it up with a massive map called Brookhollow Park. Seriously, it’s gonna make the original game’s Backyard look like a sandbox. And let’s not forget about the new stuff: RPG options, riding ants and spiders—totally wild.

Quick heads up: Yes, it’s going bigger, even if you’re still ant-sized. Launch day’s July 29, in Early Access. If you’re sitting there with Game Pass, you’re probably wondering if it’ll be part of Microsoft’s all-you-can-play smorgasbord. Well, good news! It’s hitting Game Pass right when it drops. Yay, right?

Subscribing to Game Pass? Sweet. It means you can play on Xbox and Xbox PC with that $19.99/month Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, or just on PC for $11.99/month with the PC Game Pass. Cool part? Ultimate folks can do the Xbox Cloud Gaming too. Progress syncs everywhere ’cause of Xbox Play Anywhere. Neat.

Bummer though—it’s not on the console-only $14.99 Xbox Game Pass Standard. So, you gotta spring for Ultimate if you’re playing on Xbox Series X|S. But hey, I heard you can snag Ultimate for around $10.89 on CDKeys, which, honestly, isn’t too rough.

How Else Can You Play Grounded 2?

If you’re thinking Game Pass isn’t your jam, I get it. Sometimes you just wanna play one game like it’s a new religion. Good news, you can skip the subscription and buy the game straight-up.

Check it out—you can grab Grounded 2 on Xbox Series X|S, through the Xbox PC app, or Steam for $29.99. Oh, and there’s a $39.99 Founder’s Edition with some extra skins, emotes, an artbook, and a soundtrack. If you start off with the Standard Edition or dive into Game Pass, there’s a $9.99 Founder’s Pack Upgrade. Snag those goodies!

I read on Xbox Wire, they’re sticking with these prices while the game’s in Game Preview/Early Access, but expect a hike later. Kinda like how the first Grounded went from $29.99 to $39.99. So, if you want a good deal, get on it early. Simple as that.