Grounded 2 release time countdown

Grounded 2 is set to go live this week, and even though it's an Early Access release, many are eager to learn the timings. Thankfully, we know the exact release time, as Xbox has now confirmed it. It will also be on Game Pass (Ultimate), so PC users will receive access to the game at the same time as Xbox.

Not sure what the release time is in your timezone? Here's when you can expect to go back to being fun-sized in the freshly embiggened open world of Grounded 2.

When does Grounded 2 go live for Xbox and Steam?

Official infographic from Xbox (Image via X)

Grounded 2 is set to become playable on July 29, 2025, at 10 am PDT / 5 pm UTC. In Oceania and parts of Asia, this means that the release date will roll over into June 30. Here's the release time for some time zones around the world:

United States and South America: 10 am PDT / 11 am MDT / 12 pm CDT / 1 pm EDT / 2 pm BRT
Europe: 5 pm UTC / 6 pm BST / 7 pm CEST / 7 pm EEST
Africa: 7 pm SAST
Asia: 9 pm GST / 10:30 pm IST / 1 am PHT (July 30) / 1 am CST (Beijing Time; July 30) / 2 am JST (July 30)
Oceania: 3 am AEST / 5 am NZST

These are the timings officially announced by Xbox, so all Game Pass players (and those who buy it on the Xbox app for PC) should gain access concurrently. Meanwhile, the Steam countdown also indicates the same release time for Grounded 2.

If you're eager to jump back into the backyard (part 2 electric bug-aloo), here's a countdown:

Also Read: Grounded 2 vs Grounded: What features are coming to the new title?

Can you preload Grounded 2?

No, you cannot preload Grounded 2. At the time of writing, there are no indications that this can be done, neither via the Microsoft App for Xbox/Windows users, nor is there any such option on the Steam page. In other words, preload likely won't be an option. Thankfully, the estimated download size is about 40 GB, which is modest for an Unreal Engine 5 game.

Check out our other guides on the game:

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Sambit Pal is an esports Journalist on Gaming and MMO at Sportskeeda. He has Master's degree in English Literature. In his spare time, he is an amateur sleuth trying to trace the Riven Mafia in Warframe, and a recovering Bethesda modding addict. He also secretly enjoys action Roguelites, a severe lack of gitting gud notwithstanding.

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