Celebrating Grounded’s Journey to Launch with Phil Spencer and Adam Brennecke
Summary
- CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer and Game Director Adam Brennecke sit down to chat about all things Grounded in this exclusive video feature.
- Over 10 million ant-sized players have explored the backyard that’s full of enemies, biomes, and secrets — all before the full game has even launched!
- Grounded will enter its full release on September 27, 2022, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC, and Steam for $39.99.
Obsidian Entertainment’s unique survival game Grounded has enjoyed an impressive journey over its two-year Game Preview and Early Access period. Over 10 million ant-sized players have explored the backyard that’s full of enemies, biomes, and secrets — all before the full game has even launched!
One of Grounded’s many fans is CEO of Microsoft Gaming Phil Spencer, otherwise known as P3 on Xbox Live. With the full release fast approaching, Phil sat down with Game Director Adam Brennecke and shared his personal thoughts on the game, his favorite elements, its evolution, the invaluable feedback from the community, and what new content players can expect upon the game’s 1.0 launch on September 27. We’re talking a complete story mode, a huge new upper yard area, new enemies, and much more! You can watch the whole conversation below or by clicking here.
For those wondering how the teens got to the backyard, whose yard they’re even in, and most importantly if they’ll manage to go big and go home, Grounded’s 1.0 release will answer all these questions and more.
Grounded will enter its full release on September 27, 2022, for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10/11 PC, and Steam for $39.99. It will also be available with Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (Beta) for Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
To learn more about Grounded, check out the latest Developer Vlogs on the official Obsidian YouTube Channel or visit the game’s official website.
Grounded – Game Preview
Xbox Game Studios
$29.99
$23.99
Xbox One X Enhanced
PC Game Pass
Xbox Game Pass
This game is a work in progress. It may or may not change over time or release as a final product. Purchase only if you are comfortable with the current state of the unfinished game.
Xbox Game Pass members can now pre-install Grounded, so they’re ready to play as soon as Xbox Game Preview begins.
Not an Xbox Game Pass member? You can still purchase Grounded through Xbox Game Preview when it enters on July 28, 2020.
The world is a vast, beautiful, and dangerous place – especially when you have been shrunken to the size of an ant. Explore, build, and survive together in this cooperative survival-adventure. Can you thrive alongside the hordes of giant insects, fighting to survive the perils of the backyard? Join our community and help shape the future of Grounded in Xbox Game Preview.
– Reactive World and Insect Life –
Explore this immersive and persistent world, where the insect life reacts to your actions.
– Base Building and Crafting –
Shelter and tools are critical to your survival. Build epic bases to protect you and your stuff from the insects and the elements. Craft weapons, tools, and armor, allowing you to better fight, explore and survive.
– Online Co-op –
You can face the backyard alone or together, online, with up to three friends – it is your choice.
– Campaign –
Uncover the secrets lurking in the shadows of Grounded as you freely explore the backyard and progress through its mysterious story.
Full details on the latest status of the game, how you can give feedback and report issues can be found at https://grounded.obsidian.net/
