Grounded 2's Toxic Tangle update lets you ride a 'tank' and battle new boss

Things are getting especially weird in Grounded 2 thanks to the game's first major update since it went on early access release in 2025.

Developed by Fallout New Vegas studio Obsidian Entertainment, the Xbox sequel has been handed a massive update. The Toxic Tangle patch adds loads of new features, not least the addition of a special 'tank'.

The game's iconic ladybug is here and rideable - offering a water cannon to blast pests away or rinse away Tang buildup. The Ladybug Buggy is a heavy-duty mount that can also ram headfirst into enemies and regenerates health over time.

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The update also includes a new biome, the Garden, waiting for players to explore. The new area is absolutely huge and includes plenty of secrets, enemies and more.

New creatures like the Earwigs, the Potato Beetles, and the Woolly Aphid offer players a fresh challenge. There's also hints at returning fan favourites.

The Masked Stranger and the Snake Colossus have both been teased to return. On top of that, an updated mutation system allows further customisation and new builders toolkits are available.

According to a blog on Xbox Wire, this is what you can expect from the Toxic Tangle update: "Ominent's experiments have taken a sour turn, and a strange new corruption is spreading across Brookhollow Park.

"Tang now stains the soil, seeps into water, and clings to unsuspecting creatures-and it's up to you to survive whatever's brewing beneath the surface.

"Welcome to The Toxic Tangle, the first major content update for Grounded 2, available now for all players.

"This update expands the park with a new biome, new creatures, armor and weapons, trinkets, building sets, and a few threats that may be more than they appear.

"The Garden MIX.R and O.R.C. wave challenges are also live, ready for anyone who thinks they're tough enough to survive the swarm.

"Lastly, the Founder's Pack also grows with this update, adding new base-building items like the High Roller's Dice Bag, Champion's Banner, and more ways to personalize your park adventure."

Obsidian also confirmed it is preparing the return of Playgrounds Mode as Grounded 2 enters the public test beta phase in February.