Grounded 2 has a new Public Test Build available, and we have the full patch notes, including a new snake.
The PTB
Grounded 2 was released last summer to solid reviews, including our own. This upcoming update is titled “The Toxic Tangle Update”. It adds in The Ladybug Buggy, a new Masked Stranger boss fight, the Snake Colossus (pictured below), and more
Grounded 2 is out in early access on Xbox and Steam. The full patch notes are as follows:
The Toxic Tangle Update
Greetings Park Attendees! Welcome to Grounded 2’s next Public Test Build for the Toxic Tangle Update! We hope you enjoy the new content, and look forward to your feedback. 
New Features
Ladybug Buggy
- Eliminate your opponent with its anti-air cannon and be sure to clean the sky from any foes you meet along the way. With it, clean the Tang buildup you come across or decrease the Tang building on other friendlies….or enemies. Be sure to refill your reservoir at water sources around the park to never run out of ammo.
- It’s the most tankyand robust buggy yet, capable of healing itself and it has a slight resistance to the new tang effect spread across the Garden. Even with a cannon strapped to it’s back that isn’t its only mean of attack as the ladybug can unleash a powerful ramming maneuver that will knock your opponent out.
Tang
Ominent’s latest experiments with sour resources have unsurprisingly… gone out of control, and now the garden is tainted with sour spills and caustic lakes.
Masked Stranger Boss fight
The Masked Stranger may have withdrawn from your first conflict with her; however she is far from defeated. Be on your toes as you could expect to see her again in the Garden and she may not be alone.
Snake Colossus
The unstoppable slithering serpent slinks savagely throughout the Croquet Court near the outside wall of the Garden. Prepare to meet our largest colossus yet!
New sap bandage
Now an easy way to heal your buggy!
Passive vs Active Mutations
Mutations are now split between active and passive. Active mutations will work like normal and still need to be equipped and swapped based on your situation. Passive mutations currently work with your weapon set and will be applied automatically when you switch equipment. There will be more passive mutations coming throughout development.
New Content
Garden Questline
- New Landmarks
- Anthills
- Labs
- Ranger outposts
New resources
- Gloom Shroom
- Cactus Flower
- Fertilizer
- Keylime
- Pumpkin
- Potato
- Carrot
- Corn Dog
- Pretzel
- Chrysalis Hide
Returning resources: Lint, Gunpowder Clump, Wood Splinter, Rust, Pinecone Piece, Spiky Bur, Sturdy Marble and Quartzite
New Creatures
- Cricket
- Pincher Earwig
- Whipper Earwig
- Woolly Aphid
- Rust Beetle
- Potato Beetle
- Wasp
- Wasp Drone
Armors
- Cricket Cap
- Cricket Vest
- Cricket Shin Guards
- Earwig Kasa
- Earwig Cuirass
- Earwig Greaves
- Serpent Hood
- Serpent Mail
- Serpent Boots
- Rusty Boots
- Rusty Robes
- Rusty Circlet
- Potato Beetle Helmet
- Potato Beetle Chestplate
- Potato Beetle Shin Guards
- Wasp Greaves
- Wasp Breastplate
- Wasp Helm
Weapons
- Cricket Lute Bow
- Earwig Sword
- Caustic Ruin
- Sour Banger
- Sour Katanga
- Hearty Arrow
- Great Mint Arrow
- Great Spicy Arrow
- Great Venom Arrow
- Boom Stick (unique weapon)
- Discord (unique weapon)
- Crimson Reapers (unique weapon)
- Wither Sting (unique weapon)
Trinkets
- Pincer Pincher Trinket
- Fabulous Femur Trinket
Founder’s Pack Update
- High Roller’s Dice Bag
- Champion’s Brazier
- Champion’s Banner
- Adventurer’s Table
- Throne of P’wn
- Minotaur Mount
New Buildings
- Ponic Patch
- Ladybug Nest
- Floor hatches
- Snake roof Kit
- Pumpkin Kit
- Mushroom Kit (reskin)
- Thatch Awning Kit
- Acorn Stairs Kit update
New Garden ORC Waves & MIX.R
Mutations
- Hauling Hero (returning)
- Bardic Inspiration (revamp)
- Sour Sensation (revamp)
- Whittle Wizard (revamp)
Returning Content & Features
Creatures armors, weapons
- Firefly
- Black Soldier Ant
- Black Worker Ant
Armors
- Firefly Head Lamp
- Black Ant Legplates
- Black Ant Arm Guards
- Black Ant Helmet
- Black Ant Shield
Weapons
- Black Ant Sword
- Rusty Spear
Crafting Station
- Glue masher, (updated & new recipes)
Community Requested & QOL Features
- Made sure the order of items and bestiary were consistent
- Updated the pebblet path and curved pebblet path cost to 3 pebblets
- Create more space between players and their buggies for a more fluid experience
- Added coordinates in the map menu
- Upgraded weapons now keep their hotpouch assignment
- Jerky rack and roasting spit interfaces updated and now allow for proximity chests
- Unique weapons can now be crafted via the workbench
- Glowsticks glow brighter and longer
- Drawn arrows can be cancelled
Holiday updates
Valentine’s
- Chocolate smoochies (returning)
- Smoochies Chunks (returning)
- Valentine’s Fortune (returning)
- Cupid’s arrow (returning)
- Great Cupid’s arrow (new)
Bug Fixes (find them all here on the official forum post)
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