This weekend you can try one of most acclaimed and fun games from 2025 for free

- January 30, 2026
- Updated: February 1, 2026 at 4:34 PM

Grounded 2, the highly anticipated sequel to one of the most beloved survival titles, is now available for free testing on Steam this weekend, until February 2 at 7:00 PM. This trial invites players to explore the new area of Brookhollow Park and to use the innovative Ladybug Vehicle, designed to facilitate the exploration of the vast garden, which in turn becomes an imposing and danger-filled world.
Grounded 2 has taken the fans by storm
The update 0.3, titled The Toxic Tangle, accompanies this trial period, introducing a new biome full of challenges. This new environment is not only covered by a dangerous toxic fog, but also presents new threats, such as stink bugs and more dangerous variants of already known creatures. Players will need to equip themselves with gas masks to survive, adding a layer of strategy to the original game, which was already challenging.
The progress made during the free trial will be retained if the player decides to purchase Grounded 2, which is priced at 29.99 euros, with no active discounts at this time. The sequel, released in mid-2025, has continued to expand since its launch, offering significant improvements to the building system and adding new crafting recipes, providing users with more options to protect their bases against hordes of insects.
In addition, Obsidian Entertainment has shared a roadmap detailing future updates, promising the arrival of new biomes, creatures, and cooperative mechanics throughout the year. With this constant flow of content, the team behind Grounded 2 demonstrates its commitment to enriching the gaming experience, keeping alive the joy of millions of players who have already fallen in love with the garden transformed into a world full of challenges.
I’m a journalist with more than 30 years of experience in video games and technology. Although my specialty has always been video games, I’ve recently started enjoying exploring the intricacies of project-management tools like Asana, as well as automations with Make.com and N8N.
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