Grounded 2 has received Patch 0.4.0.2, which brings a major change to spider webs and several bug fixes. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, Grounded 2 made its debut in early access on July 29, 2025, for Xbox Series X/S and PC players. The game is a sequel to the beloved 2022 original and transports players into the fresh setting of Brookhollow Park with new challenges. It has already proven to be a major success, topping the Steam charts and Xbox Game Pass player counts on multiple occasions.
Earlier in 2026, Obsidian pulled back the curtain on the Grounded 2 roadmap for 2026, offering fans a glimpse into the future of the game and how the team plans to deepen its survival and base-building aspects. Among the highlights were new enemies, fresh locations to explore, and a wealth of additional content for players to dive into. The studio has largely kept its promises with each update, but there have been a string of bugs and glitches that have soured the experience for some players. Obsidian Entertainment has been putting in work to fix these issues, and has now released another patch aimed at doing just that.
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Grounded 2 Patch 0.4.0.2 is Now Live
Obsidian Entertainment has rolled out Patch 0.4.0.2 for Grounded 2, which is now available for players to access across all platforms. The update targets spider webs, which will now completely despawn after 24 hours. This change has been made to help those who missed out on the spider web fix, which was introduced in the previous patch for the game.
The patch also contains a series of bug fixes, particularly focused on Buggies in Grounded 2. Issues that caused them to struggle when hitting nearby resources have now been resolved, along with a bug that made them permanently unavailable after a player's death. It also addresses a crash that occurred when loading worlds, as well as a problem where players could lose progress after re-loading the same save. Obsidian Entertainment has also patched the issue where the Client wouldn't have their Buggy assigned after relogging. Other fixes include problems with switching camera modes, quest-related glitches, and control issues. On top of that, various performance improvements and optimizations have also been added.
Patch 0.4.0.2 comes weeks after the Grounded 2 Beat the Heat update, which introduced King Dozer. This horned lizard is the biggest boss added to the game to date. The update also completely overhauled Buggies with a full-fledged progression system, alongside introducing new mutations and additional content. The community's reception to the latest patch has been positive so far, with players over on Reddit and Twitter praising the developers for constantly improving the game and taking feedback to heart.
While fans are excited about the future of the game, they also want developers to tackle various issues in Grounded 2 before the full release. These include restrictive inventory limits despite having a backpack system, as well as occasional encounters with empty chests. Fans hope these concerns will be resolved in upcoming updates.
Grounded 2 0.4.0.2 Update Patch Notes
General Change:
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Spider Webs will now de-spawn after 24 hours. This change was made to help players who did not get the spider web fix in 0.4.0.1
- This only functions when the player is not near it
Bug Fixes:
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Fixed an issue where Buggies had trouble hitting resources up close
- it should now be easier to bust resources on the Ladybug Buggy
- Fixed an issue where a Buggy could permanently become unavailable if it died after the player
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Fixed a crash when loading your world
- This is also the same bug where you would lose progress in your world after re-loading your same save
- Fixed an issue where the Client would not have their Buggy assigned upon relogging in
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Fixed Various Performance Issues around the park and Various forms of optimization has occurred in 0.4.0.2
- This will not fix all hitches, but it should be significantly better. We plan to have more optimization fixes in our next update.
- Fixed an issue where you were unable to swap camera modes after getting stuck in a spider web
- Fixed an issue where the Space Bar | or A on controller, had no effect when customizing the SCAB.2k
- Fixed an issue where “A Strange Warning” quest could not be completed on a specific save
- Released
- July 29, 2025
- ESRB
- Teen / Violence, Blood
- Developer(s)
- Obsidian Entertainment
- Publisher(s)
- Xbox Game Studios
- Engine
- Unreal Engine 5
WHERE TO PLAY
When you've been shrunk to the size of an ant, what was once familiar is now a wild, uncharted frontier. Traverse sprawling manmade spaces overgrown with nature with buggies that can fight alongside with you, uncover hidden secrets, and fight to survive in a world much larger than the backyard. The playground may seem familiar, but beneath its bright colors and towering structures lie mysteries hidden in plain sight. Are you ready to uncover them?
Survive, Adapt, Overcome - The world is relentless, but so are you. Shape your adventure with unique archetypes, each offering distinct abilities to match your playstyle. Whether you rely on precision, cunning, or sheer strength, you’ll need every advantage to survive against the threats lurking in the park.
Stronger Together - The perils of the park are daunting alone, but with friends, every challenge becomes an adventure. Work together to build, fight, and uncover the secrets buried beneath the grass. Whether you’re facing danger side by side or continuing your journey in a shared world, survival is always better with allies.
Walking is Bogus. Introducing Buggies - They scurry, they fight, and now—they help you survive. Hatch, raise, and ride your own insect friends - buggies! Saddle up and ride through the park, command them in battle, or have them help gather resources. The right partner could mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.
A Shadow That Follows You - The threat is always there—watching, learning, waiting. You don’t know where it’s coming from, only that it never leaves. The deeper you dig, the closer it gets. Some mysteries should stay buried, but it’s too late now. It knows you’re looking. And it’s ready. Every answer drags you deeper, every step invites something closer. You were never alone. You thought you were in control. You were wrong.
