Obsidian Entertainment has officially announced the PC system requirements for their upcoming survival sequel, Grounded 2. While the game remains accessible to players with older hardware on minimum settings, achieving peak performance will require more powerful components. With its early access launch scheduled for July 29 on Xbox Series X|S, PC, and Xbox Cloud Gaming (including day-one Game Pass availability), fans are eager to prepare their systems for this highly anticipated backyard adventure.

Set two years after the original game's events, Grounded 2 expands upon its predecessor with a significantly larger world, enhanced crafting systems, and more intelligent enemy AI powered by Unreal Engine 5. The development team has emphasized improvements to combat mechanics, including dodge capabilities and environmental interactions, making proper hardware preparation essential for the full experience.

The minimum specifications reveal Grounded 2's surprising accessibility, requiring either an AMD Ryzen 5 2600 or Intel i5-8400 processor paired with 16GB RAM. Graphics options include the AMD RX 5700, Nvidia GTX 1070, or Intel Arc A580 - all considered mid-range by current standards. Storage demands remain reasonable at 40GB, notably less than many contemporary AAA titles.

Grounded 2 PC System Requirements

For players seeking optimal visual fidelity and performance, Obsidian recommends substantially more powerful hardware. The recommended specs suggest either a Ryzen 5 5600X or Intel i7-10700K processor, maintaining the 16GB RAM requirement but upgrading graphics to an AMD RX 6800 XT or Nvidia RTX 3080. These specifications reflect the game's technological advancements, particularly its expansive starting area that reportedly matches the entire map size of the original Grounded.

Despite these requirements, Grounded 2 remains relatively accommodating compared to other modern titles, especially considering its visual upgrades and expanded gameplay systems. Fans have until the July 29 release date to evaluate their current setups and potentially upgrade components for the best possible experience in Obsidian's immersive backyard survival world.