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

Is Grounded 2 on Xbox Game Pass?

Okay, so here’s the lowdown: Grounded 2 is on Xbox Game Pass, but there’s a twist. Yeah, it’s available for Xbox Series X|S and Xbox PC if you’re on the PC Game Pass or the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate. But if you’ve got the Xbox Game Pass Standard just for consoles? Sorry, folks, you’re outta luck.

Grounded 2 — Catch Time

Can I talk about how hyped I am? Just under two weeks until 2025’s big Xbox hit drops: Grounded 2, by Xbox Game Studios and Obsidian Entertainment. Remember the first one where you’re teens the size of ants? Same deal here, just, you know, bigger park map, wild RPG options, and now you can ride bugs. Ants and spiders, like, who thought of that?

I read a comprehensive thing about it, but I’ll shortcut it for you: think bigger than before, but you’re still tiny. Early Access is right around the corner on July 29, and everyone on Xbox Series X|S and PC is buzzing — will it be on Game Pass? Spoiler: It’s a yes.

Game Pass is kinda like a buffet — pay a monthly fee and dive into tons of games. And for Grounded 2 fans, here’s the scoop: first-party Xbox titles join Game Pass on launch day. Sounds sweet, right?

You can hop in on Xbox and PC with Game Pass Ultimate for $19.99 a month, or the PC Game Pass at $11.99 a month. Plus, with the Ultimate, you’ve got Xbox Cloud Gaming, syncing your progress across everything.

But Wait — Not So Fast!

Yeah, there’s a hitch. If you’re rocking the $14.99 Xbox Game Pass Standard meant just for consoles, no Grounded 2 for you. Want it on Xbox Series X|S? You’re looking at Game Pass Ultimate only. Little tip: CDKeys might have it for as cheap as $10.89, so don’t go full price. Anyway, moving on…

Other Ways to Play

Let’s say you’re not into subscribing. Xbox Game Pass? Meh, not your thing. Maybe you like to dive deep into one game for ages or avoid the “keep paying or lose access” vibe.

Don’t fret! Grounded 2’s not all locked up in Game Pass jail. You can straight-up buy it for $29.99 on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC app, and good ol’ Steam. There’s a Founder’s Edition too, for $39.99 — skins, emotes, a digital artbook, soundtrack, the works. Oh, and if you start basic or use Game Pass, hit up the $9.99 Founder’s Pack Upgrade for those extras.

Microsoft dropped the price deets on Xbox Wire, saying these are the launch prices during the Early Access. Once it’s out for real, expect a price hike, just like the original Grounded. So, grab it early if you’re looking to save.

One More Thing…

Do you ever wonder why I know this? I could have been out enjoying the sunshine. Yet here I am, knee-deep in gaming news. Go figure.