Quests

Story and Quests

The Grounded 2 narrative picks up "a few years" after the first game, with the original protagonists—Max, Hoops, Pete, and Willow—returning as older teenagers. Their new adventure begins when an explosion at Brookhollow Park during a statue-unveiling ceremony shrinks them once again to insect size. (The statue was, notably, in their honor, implying they gained some fame after escaping the backyard.) The villainous Ominent Corporation, responsible for the SPAC.R machine in Grounded, appears to be behind this incident; teasers suggest Ominent is "back in full force" conducting shady experiments.

Official details are still somewhat sparse, with Act I of the story available at launch as its own chapter. Obsidian has stated that the entire story won't be told immediately; instead, players will gradually uncover clues and mysteries. The game will feature a public roadmap of narrative milestones, which will be shaped by player feedback. Major quests will likely mirror the original game's structure (like finding SPAC.R parts or uncovering Wendell's notes) but will be set within Brookhollow. For example, early missions could involve investigating the exploded statue site or exploring the anthill for clues. Side quests and data-gathering tasks (similar to the journal entries in Grounded) are also expected, though specific details haven't been revealed yet. In summary, players will embark on a new survival story in Brookhollow Park, two years after the backyard events, piecing together what caused the explosion and why Ominent is involved.

Note: The information contained herein is derived from the first game and content from other sources, is not final and is subject to change.

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