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Gaming News #2

9 August 2026

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Console specifics Obsidian

Grounded 2 Hits PS5 on August 11 With a Free Underwater Update

Obsidian's survival game Grounded 2 makes its PlayStation 5 debut on August 11, the same day its Into the Abyss update goes live on every platform. The update opens a pond biome in Brookhollow Park with deeper underwater areas and new diving gear that extends how long you can stay submerged. Into the Abyss is free for existing owners and is included with Xbox Game Pass. Grounded 2 has been in early access on Xbox and PC.

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Discussion Topics

  1. Is Grounded 2 the best co-op survival game on Game Pass right now?
  2. PS5 players waited months. Worth the wait, or already spoiled by streams?
  3. Underwater biomes in survival games: fun exploration, or annoying oxygen management?
  4. Does a free content update keep you playing, or did you already bounce off?