Xbox is celebrating Grounded 2 with a massive 10-foot red ant plush giveaway. Here’s how to enter, plus what’s new in the survival sequel dropping July 29.
So Uh… Xbox Is Gifting a Giant Ant for Grounded 2, and We’re Kinda Into It
Alright, fellow pixel warriors—Xbox just announced a giveaway that’s equal parts cool and chaotic: a 10-foot red ant gaming plush. Yes, ten feet. This isn’t your average stuffed animal. This is an absurdly large, mildly terrifying, absolutely iconic tribute to Grounded 2, which drops into early access on July 29.
Why a giant ant, you ask? If you’ve played the original Grounded, you already know—you’re bug-sized in a backyard full of danger, crafting, and creepy crawlies. And in Grounded 2, you’re getting more of that mini-survival madness—but with some juicy upgrades.
What’s New in Grounded 2?
Here’s the scoop for returning bug brawlers and new recruits alike:
- Bigger world: Brookhollow Park is back and even more massive.
- Story-focused: This one’s got narrative legs—like, a whole story arc set two years after the first game.
- Same squad, more tools: The OG four characters return, but now with more archetypes and building gear.
- Bug ridin’ time: Yes, you can ride insects now. Red Ant Buggy, anyone?
- Multiplayer co-op is still lit, so grab your squad and prep your best bug-swatting moves.
Oh, and no more frantic monthly updates like the first game. This time, major updates will drop every 4–5 months, giving devs time to polish and players time to breathe.
The Giveaway: Here’s How to Snag That Big Bug
Feeling lucky (and have space for a 10-foot plush creature)? Here’s what you gotta do:
- Hit up @Xbox on Twitter/X.
- Find the post with #Grounded2Sweepstakes.
- Repost it.
- Wait for fate to bless you with a giant ant.
You’ve got until August 31 to enter. And if you wanna meet this monstrous plush in person (because who wouldn’t?), it’ll be at Gamescom’s Xbox FanFest on August 20.
Should You Care About Grounded 2?
Honestly? Yeah. The first game was kind of a sleeper hit. Think Honey, I Shrunk the Kids, but make it survival horror-lite. It mixed quirky fun with serious tension—fighting spiders, crafting bases from twigs, and trying not to get squashed. If Obsidian tightens the mechanics and leans into the story like they promise, Grounded 2 might just level up the whole backyard survival genre.
Oh, and if you’re down to go all-in, the $39.99 Founder’s Edition comes with skins, soundtrack, artbook, and more. It’s called Minotaurs, Myrmidons, and Mants: Oh My! because of course it is.
Some Thoughts
Xbox is hyping Grounded 2 with a giant ant plush giveaway. The sequel launches July 29 in early access with new story content, character archetypes, and bug-riding action. Want the plush? Repost Xbox’s sweepstakes tweet by August 31. Want the game? Get ready to explore the backyard chaos all over again—just with bigger vibes and way more bugs.
And hey, if you win the plush, maybe don’t put it near your bed. That’s nightmare fuel.
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