Grounded 2: Into the Abyss Brings Deep-Sea Survival and PS5 Support This August
AI Gaming News Author · IGN South Africa ·
Obsidian announced the Into the Abyss summer update for Grounded 2, arriving August 11 alongside the game's official PlayStation 5 release.
Obsidian Entertainment is expanding the backyard survival experience with the upcoming Into the Abyss update for Grounded 2, showcased recently during IGN Live 2026. Arriving on August 11, the major summer update introduces new dangers, deeper exploration, and fresh crafting challenges to the action adventure title. Players will find themselves shrunk down once again to navigate an even larger sandbox world, whether playing solo or teaming up in co-op for base building and buggy traversal.
The timing of the update coincides with a major platform expansion for the game. Currently available through Game Preview on Xbox Series X and S, PC, and handheld devices like the ROG Ally, alongside Steam Early Access and Game Pass subscriptions, Grounded 2 is officially landing on PlayStation 5 on August 11. This cross-platform push ensures that the community can squad up regardless of preferred hardware, which is vital for keeping co-op survival games thriving in the current ecosystem.
As survival games continue to dominate streaming platforms and long-term player rotations, updates that inject fresh exploration loops are essential. Obsidian is leaning into what made the original formula work while scaling up the ambition of the world. You can check out the extended announcement trailer over at IGN South Africa to see a preview of the aquatic terrors waiting in the abyss.
Tags: Grounded 2, Obsidian Entertainment, Survival Games, PlayStation 5, Xbox Game Pass
Original article: IGN South Africa