Grounded 2 released on PS5 on August 11, 2026, and is available now. On launch day, the U.S. PlayStation Store scheduled its unlock for 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT, while the U.K. and European stores opened earlier. If you are buying it now, there is no countdown left to wait out.

The PS5 release arrived with Into the Abyss, the 0.5 update that opened Brookhollow Park's pond on PlayStation, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. Below are the recorded regional PS5 launch times, followed by the details that still matter after release.

Grounded 2 PS5 release time by region

  • United States: 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT on August 11 (10:00 p.m. UTC).
  • Brazil: 7:00 p.m. BRT on August 11 (10:00 p.m. UTC).
  • United Kingdom: 7:00 p.m. BST on August 11 (6:00 p.m. UTC).
  • Central Europe: 8:00 p.m. CEST on August 11 (6:00 p.m. UTC).

Those were the launch-day PlayStation Store times. Grounded 2 is available now, so there is no regional countdown left to convert or wait for.

Before release, the U.S. PlayStation Store listing showed 10:00 p.m. UTC, while the U.K. listing showed 6:00 p.m. UTC. Both pages now list the August 11 release date and offer the game for purchase.

Did Into the Abyss release on Xbox and PC?

Yes. Into the Abyss launched on August 11 for Xbox Series X|S and PC alongside the PS5 version. Obsidian's announcement tied the update and PlayStation release to the same date; it did not publish one universal launch hour for every storefront.

If your copy still shows an older version, check the game's update queue and restart the store app or console. Into the Abyss is already live, so there is no second release window to wait for.

Obsidian's official announcement confirms that Into the Abyss and the PS5 version shared the August 11 launch date.

Is Grounded 2 available on PS5 now?

Yes. The PlayStation Store now lists Grounded 2 for purchase on PS5. The original region-specific countdowns have ended, so players in the U.S., U.K., Europe, and Brazil can download it without waiting for another unlock window.

Grounded 2 is PS5-only on PlayStation; there is no PS4 edition. If the PS5 Store page is available but the download button does not appear on your console, refresh the Store, restart the PS5, and confirm that you are signed in to the account that owns the game.

What comes with the Into the Abyss update?

The big addition is the pond, a new part of Brookhollow Park that can be explored above and below the water. It is not just a small side room. The route reaches the shoreline, the Mountains, the Bayou, and deeper underwater spaces with their own dangers and progression.

A brick underwater base glows inside Grounded 2’s Skunk Pond.
Into the Abyss adds underwater base building for longer expeditions below the pond. Image: Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios.

Diving suits let you stay below the surface longer, so oxygen and equipment matter while you explore. The koi fish and diving bell spider also return, which should feel familiar to players of the first Grounded but still dangerous when movement is limited underwater.

The Toe-biter is the update’s new amphibious Buggy. It can move on land and through water, making it the practical mount for pond routes that would stop a land-only Buggy at the shoreline.

A Grounded 2 survivor rides the amphibious Toe Biter Buggy underwater.
The Toe Biter Buggy can travel on land and through water. Image: Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios.

Does the PS5 version include Into the Abyss?

Yes. The PS5 version launched with Into the Abyss already included. Grounded 2 is still in early access rather than version 1.0, so systems, balance, progression, and Brookhollow Park can continue to change.

If you want a quick overview of the game before buying it, the Grounded 2 game page collects the basic platforms and game details in one place.

Do you need PlayStation Plus?

You can play alone without PlayStation Plus. Sony lists online play as optional, with support for up to four online players. A PlayStation Plus subscription is required if you want to join friends online.

That distinction is useful if you only want a solo survival run: buying the game does not force you into a second subscription. For a shared world with friends, everyone joining through PlayStation needs the online access required by their account and region.

Is Grounded 2 on Game Pass?

Grounded 2 is available through Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass on Xbox and PC. The PS5 release is a separate purchase and is not included with a PlayStation Plus tier. You can also check the current additions in our Xbox Game Pass August 2026 guide.

Quick answers

When did Grounded 2 release on PS5 in the U.S.? August 11, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT, according to the pre-release U.S. PlayStation Store listing.

Was the PS5 release at midnight? No. The official pre-release listings showed evening unlocks, and the exact time differed by region.

When did Into the Abyss release? August 11, 2026, alongside the PS5 version.

Is this Grounded 2 version 1.0? No. The game remains in early access while Obsidian continues expanding it.

Can PS5 players explore the pond immediately? The pond is included with the August 11 update, although its deeper areas and equipment still have progression requirements.