The survival RPG Grounded 2 has officially joined Xbox Game Pass, appearing simultaneously in both the PC and Ultimate-tier catalogs upon release. This marks the 17th and final title added to Xbox Game Pass during July 2025, bringing the yearly total to an impressive 96 new games.

Developed by the acclaimed Obsidian Entertainment, Grounded 2 continues the open-world survival formula of its predecessor while introducing enhanced RPG mechanics. The game was first unveiled during Xbox's June 2025 showcase event.

Following its unexpected announcement less than two months prior, Grounded 2 launched on July 29 for Xbox Series X/S and PC platforms. Similar to the original, this sequel debuts in early access with plans for multi-year development, incorporating player feedback throughout the process. While not natively available on Xbox One, subscribers can access the game through Xbox Cloud Gaming - an exclusive benefit of Game Pass Ultimate.

The table below highlights notable upcoming additions to the Game Pass library:

Obsidian's development approach for Grounded 2 reflects lessons learned from the original game's two-year early access period. While no specific roadmap has been shared, the studio has confirmed that updates will be less frequent but more substantial compared to the first title's monthly schedule, which proved stressful for both developers and players.

Currently, the Game Preview version remains exclusive to Ultimate and PC Game Pass members. Historical patterns suggest Standard-tier subscribers may gain access between January and August 2026.

Microsoft's subscription service will see its next update on July 31, when three titles depart the catalog. Farming Simulator 25 arrives August 1, with the full August 2025 Wave 1 lineup likely announced shortly thereafter. The confirmed Wave 2 addition, Gears of War: Reloaded, launches August 26 as a remastered version of the 2006 classic.