Quick answer

Into the Abyss is Grounded 2 update 0.5 and launched on August 11, 2026 alongside the PlayStation 5 edition. The sections below collect the relevant gameplay details for this topic. They are arranged for fast reference.

Current facts

The update opens the pond for exploration above and below the water. This detail is part of the currently published game information. Use it to plan the next objective.

Its new regions include the Mountains, the Bayou, and deeper underwater areas. This detail is part of the currently published game information. Use it to plan the next objective.

Diving suits, underwater creatures, and the amphibious Toe Biter expand pond progression. This detail is part of the currently published game information. Use it to plan the next objective.

Player steps

Update the game, load a backed-up save, and inspect the pond-side objectives and crafting menus. Follow this step before moving to the next objective. It keeps the route focused and avoids unnecessary detours.

Prepare food, healing, oxygen support, and storage before committing to longer dives. Follow this step before moving to the next objective. It keeps the route focused and avoids unnecessary detours.

Game context

Grounded 2 is an Early Access open-world survival adventure set in Brookhollow Park. Obsidian Entertainment and Eidos-Montréal develop the game, and Xbox Game Studios publishes it. This guide covers Grounded 2 rather than the original Grounded.