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Grounded 2NewsRot and Ruin Public Test Build 0.6.0 is now Available
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Rot and Ruin Public Test Build 0.6.0 is now Available

Grounded 2 · published 6 Oct 2026, 18:52 UTC

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The Rot and Ruin Public Test Build is here, and termites have invaded the Woodpile!

As a reminder, please note that this is the development phase of the update, and there is always a risk when testing out new features. Any progress you make on the test server may or may not carry over, so please keep this in mind when you join.

New Features

Centipede Boss Fight

  • New mutation

  • New trinket

  • Centipede furniture : Cauldron, Candle, Apothecary

  • Centipede stuffed and wall mount

  • Centipede Weapon: Staff

  • Centipede Armor set

Termites Family

  • Workers

  • Soldiers

  • Queen

  • OGRR King

Potato Beetle Buggy

  • This new Beetle Potato buggy has some punch in store! With its shotgun-like turret, remove any foes that dare to come too close to you. In case you face a horde of insects, simply use its charge projectile to hit them all in a single shot. If you even run out of ammo, don't be shy to pulverize your enemies' corpses to fill up. They are already dead; they cannot object to it anyway.

Abyss Improvements

  • Addition of bismuth

  • New diggable chests

  • Geysers now emit a warming volume

  • Improved navigation

SCA.B Collectibles

  • 8 SCA.B 2K color schemes to be collected across the Park.

Figurines Collectibles

  • 5 figurines can be collected across the Park, to be built as statues in your base.

Yoking Press

  • Upgrade your gear through tiers.

New Resources

  • Bismuth

  • Spew spores

New Craftables

  • Termite Delight

Perfect Dodge

  • Player takes no damage

  • Stamina is not consumed, allowing player to counter-attack immediately

Splotching

  • Base Painting has come to Grounded 2 with the Splotcher

  • 6 colors to choose from

We hope you enjoy your time in the Public Test Server and stay tuned for more Grounded 2 news. For the full list of new additions and bug fixes, please refer to the Public Test Patch Notes below.Stay safe and stay Grounded!Helpful links:

  • Public Test Patch Notes

  • How to Access the Public Test

  • How to Report a Bug

  • Saving Your Game Save File

  • Join the Discord

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