Grounded 2 was announced at the Xbox Games Showcase, with an early access release set for July 29. Marcus Morgan from Obsidian discussed the challenges of launching a sequel in early access, noting the difficulties of meeting expectations after the success of the first game, which evolved significantly over four years. Grounded initially faced criticism for limited content but eventually became a flagship title for Obsidian with a "very positive" rating on Steam. Grounded 2 is available for wishlisting on Steam.