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You Can Now Win a Real and Slightly Terrifying Giant Fluffy as Grounded 2 Celebrates Its Release
July 25, 2025Obsidian Entertainment has officially launched Grounded 2, and while players worldwide are gearing up for a return to miniature mayhem, the studio is taking things to a hilariously oversized level, literally. To mark the Grounded 2 release date, Obsidian and Xbox Game Studios are giving fans the chance to win what might be the strangest gaming giveaway of the year: a 10-foot fluffy ant plush. Yes, larger than most living rooms. No, your neighbours will not thank you.
The towering giveaway item is based on the iconic worker ant from the game, the kind you spend half your first hour nervously avoiding, then inevitably squashing. Now, it’s been transformed into a fuzzy monstrosity you can allegedly use to “frighten a child,” as cheekily put in the promotional message. It’s a nod to the unique, slightly chaotic humour that underscores the Grounded sequel.
But the giant ant isn’t the only reason Grounded 2 is turning heads this weekend. The game itself delivers on everything fans loved from the first, robust sandbox gameplay, lush micro-biomes, and both single-player and co-op multiplayer action, while doubling down on creative freedom and survival strategy. Whether you’re a base-builder, bug-hunter, or just keen to run screaming through swarms of oversized gnats, there’s something maddeningly moreish here.
What’s actually new in Grounded 2?
If you played the first game obsessively, you’ll notice Grounded 2 PC and Xbox Series X/S versions carry forward all the best systems, but aren’t shy about raising the stakes. There are new biomes, expanded tools, and a notably improved building mechanic that gives more room (and verticality) for creativity. The AI-driven insect populations now react more intelligently than before, which makes your intrusion into their turf even more dangerous. It’s clear Obsidian listened, and wanted to evolve the formula instead of just remastering it.
The story has also been fleshed out with more cutscenes, deeper interactions, and a new layer of narrative tension. It remains campy and knowingly absurd in tone — yes, you are still a shrunken kid stuck in a horror-film version of a suburban garden, but there’s extra heart in character writing now. Think more ‘Honey, I Shrunk the Kids’ with an extra helping of bug-based trauma.
And in terms of tech, the visual polish is impressive. Lighting processes in Grounded 2 now offer a more dynamic, naturalistic environment during sunset and storm sequences. Add to this a slew of new bug species, some hostile, some less so, and the world feels more alive, dangerous, and absolutely swarming. Literally. And again, we can’t stress this enough… there’s a giant ant plushie up for grabs.
How to enter the Grounded 2 giant ant giveaway
According to Eurogamer’s official post, all players need to do (as per Microsoft’s T&Cs) is repost one official Xbox promotional Grounded 2 post featuring the hashtag #Grounded2Sweepstakes on X, or, if your preferred social media hellscape is Instagram, comment on an official Xbox Grounded 2 promotional post with the phrase #Grounded2Sweepstakes.
Be warned though: shipping a 10-foot ant isn’t a small ask, so geographical availability may be limited. While exact regions haven’t been specified, make sure to check the fine print before you start measuring your ceiling height in preparation. And let’s be honest, Grounded 2 didn’t really need a colossal bug doll to sell copies. The appeal lies in how elegantly this game channels its inner kid while still offering a deeply strategic and engaging survival sim. The giveaway just adds a particularly surreal bit of icing on the bug cake.
The Grounded 2 release date of 24th July 2025 sees the game already climbing charts on Xbox and PC storefronts. It’s available across Xbox Series X/S and PC, and ships with full Xbox Game Pass support, making it an easy download for existing subscribers. And with both multiplayer competitive and cooperative modes on offer, alongside a fully engaging single-player path, it’s easily one of the most versatile survival titles around right now.
Whether you’re here for the story, for the science, or for the sheer chaos of poking spiders with sharp sticks, Grounded 2 is well worth a look. Just remember to keep one eye out as some lucky player out there is getting a 10-foot ant. Let’s hope they don’t decide to bring it to work.
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