The first big update for Grounded 2, called Toxic Tangle, arrives on January 27, 2026. It will add a new area to explore in the game, bring back some insects from the original Grounded, introduce new grub enemies, and even let players use a new vehicle equipped with a water cannon. This guide will tell Grounded 2 fans exactly when the update is available.
Release Time For Grounded 2’s Toxic Tangle Update
The new Toxic Tangle update for Grounded 2 will be available on January 27th at 1 PM Eastern Time for players on the east coast of North America. Please remember that you’ll need to download the update before you can play.
This update is completely free and is available to those on PC and Xbox.
If you’ve come across videos of this update online before its official launch, it’s likely from a public beta test. Unfortunately, any progress you made during that beta won’t transfer to the full game.
Toxic Tangle Release Time In Different Time Zones
Here are the release times for the Toxic Tangle update for Grounded 2, listed by time zone, so players around the world know when they can start playing.
| L.A. – PST | 10:00 – 27th January |
|---|---|
| Phoenix – MST | 11:00 – 27th January |
| Chicago – CST | 12:00 – 27th January |
| New York – EST | 13:00 – 27th January |
| Sao Paulo – BRT | 15:00 – 27th January |
| London – GMT | 18:00 – 27th January |
| Prague – CET | 19:00 – 27th January |
| Cape Town – SAST | 20:00 – 27th January |
| Ankara – TRT | 21:00 – 27th January |
| Singapore – SGT | 02:00 – 28th January |
| Beijing – CST | 02:00 – 28th January |
| Tokyo – JST | 03:00 – 28th January |
| Sydney – AEDT | 05:00 – 28th January |
| Wellington – NZDT | 07:00 – 28th January |
Players in Asia and Oceania can start playing the game on January 28th, as that’s when the update will be available in their regions.
What To Expect From The Grounded 2: Toxic Tangle Update
As the first major update, players can expect quite a lot in the Toxic Tangle update:
- A new region called The Community Garden, with a vegetable garden, greenhouse, and a pumpkin patch.
- The return of old creatures, such as the Black Ant and Wasps.
- Completely new creatures, such as Earwigs.
- New crafting materials, weapons, and gear, mostly making use of the new creatures.
- A Ladybug Buggy tank with a water cannon on its back.
- A Snake colossus.
- New buildings.
- New quest lines.
These are just the highlights of the update, but there are many more additions to discover in-game.
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