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### Is Grounded 2 on Xbox Game Pass? Kinda.
Okay, so here’s the deal with Grounded 2 and Xbox Game Pass. It’s coming to Xbox Game Pass, yes, but it’s a bit messy. If you’ve got an Xbox Series X|S or you’re a PC gamer rocking the PC Game Pass or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, you’re golden. But if you’re just hanging onto that console-specific Xbox Game Pass Standard tier, well, you’re not invited to the party. Awkward, right?
### Grounded 2 on Game Pass — But Hang On a Sec
Anyway — wait, no — where was I? Oh yeah, Grounded 2. It’s almost here! Literally less than two weeks away in 2025. If you’re into these epic survival games, you’re probably counting down days. Picture this: you’re a teenager the size of an ant — again. We’re talking about new places too, like Brookhollow Park, which is like the Backyard’s older, crazier cousin. And get this, there are these new buggy mounts. You can ride ants. What’s next?
So, if you’re sitting there with Xbox Game Pass, jumping in when it hits Early Access on July 29 will be a thing. You get hundreds of games for a little monthly cash. For Game Pass fans, that’s solid news. Microsoft’s been pushing first-party games straight to Game Pass, and Grounded 2’s on that list. Sweet, right?
### Maybe You Like
Look, if you’ve got Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $19.99 a month, you’re set. Want to just play on PC? That’s $11.99/month for you. Ultimate folks, you get extra goodies like Xbox Cloud Gaming. Share progress across platforms, because why not? But if you’re on the $14.99 Xbox Game Pass Standard? Sorry, you gotta go Ultimate if you wanna get grounded — pun totally intended. By the way, CDKeys might have deals, just saying.
### Other Ways to Get Your Grounded 2 Fix?
Alright, not everyone’s into Game Pass. Maybe you’re a one-game-at-a-time kind of person. Or maybe you don’t want to think about losing access if you skip a subscription. Fair call.
You can just buy Grounded 2 straightforward. On Xbox Series X|S, PC, even Steam, it’s yours for $29.99. Want extra bling? The Founder’s Edition’s got four snazzy skins, some cool emotes, and even a digital artbook and soundtrack — all this for $39.99. If you start with the Standard Edition or are playing on Game Pass, you can upgrade for $9.99. Choices, choices.
### A Quick Note About Pricing
Heads up, these prices are during Early Access. So if you’re thrifty, getting in early might save you some cash when prices bump up later. Did I just say thrifty? No idea why I noticed this, but it kinda stuck with me. Anyway, get in early if you don’t want to spend an arm and a leg later.
Alright, I think that covers it. Or maybe I missed something… who knows?
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