{"rewrite":{"id":"r_ef3a57f105025890db5e446b","clusterId":"c_99a8a546d9949243f40da280","slug":"grounded-2-ps5-early-access-begins-august-11-buggy-mount-system-detailed","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Grounded 2 PS5 Early Access Begins August 11, Buggy Mount System Detailed","summary":"Obsidian Entertainment announced that Grounded 2 will launch early access on PS5 starting August 11, 2026, with cross-play and cross-progression across Xbox, PC, and PS5. Game director Chris Parker detailed the new Buggy mount system, which functions as a combat companion and inventory carrier, and confirmed an amphibious Buggy type coming in the August Into the Abyss update.","whyItMatters":"The PS5 rollout and the Buggy system mark Grounded 2's biggest mechanical departure from the original, shifting the survival loop from solo gathering to companion-driven exploration.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eObsidian Entertainment confirmed that Grounded 2 will enter early access on PS5 on August 11, 2026, joining the Xbox and PC versions already in early access. The PS5 version supports adaptive triggers, haptic feedback, the controller speaker, and graphical enhancements for PS5 Pro. Cross-play and cross-progression are enabled across all platforms.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGame director Chris Parker described the new Buggy mount system as the game\u0026#39;s core evolution. Buggy types include the Red Ant, specialized for building and transport; the Golden Orb Weaver, built for combat; and the Ladybug, which provides long-range support. An amphibious Buggy type is planned for the August Into the Abyss update. Parker said the Buggy\u0026#39;s movement speed and behavior determined the scale of the game world.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe original Grounded is available as a free PS Plus title from June 2 to July 6, 2026.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"Grounded 2's Buggy mount system doubles as a combat companion and inventory carrier, turning vehicles into a core survival mechanic rather than just traversal tools.","twitterPost":"Grounded 2's Buggy mount system functions as both combat companion and inventory carrier, making vehicles central to survival gameplay.","threadsPost":"Grounded 2's Buggy mount system is more than a ride: it fights alongside the player and carries inventory. Making vehicles a core survival mechanic rather than just transport could shift how players approach exploration and combat.","newsletterBlurb":"Obsidian Entertainment announced Grounded 2 will enter early access on PS5 on August 11, with full cross-play and cross-progression. Game director Chris Parker detailed the Buggy mount system, which functions as a combat companion and inventory carrier, with specialized types for building, combat, and long-range support. An amphibious Buggy is planned for the August Into the Abyss update.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/27/168521.html\",\"title\":\"Surprise information for Japan also hinted...!? PS5 early access for kid \\u0026 bug survival 'Grounded 2' starts August 11! 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