While players can build certain objects in Grounded 2 simply by opening the Build or Crafting menus, some items can only be constructed using a workbench. The workbench is one of the first blueprints that players should unlock in Grounded 2, as it gives them access to an array of craftables, but they won't be able to until they figure out how to get this recipe.

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This guide will tell players what they need to know about unlocking the workbench recipe in Grounded 2 and how to build this object, which will be a crucial part of every fan's playthrough of the game.

How to Unlock the Workbench Recipe in Grounded 2

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Just like most recipes in Grounded 2, players have to place the right material on the Resource Analyzer in order to obtain the workbench recipe. The resource that gamers need to analyze to be able to build a workbench is part of the recipe. Players have to analyze a Grass Plank on the Resource Analyzer to unlock the workbench recipe in Grounded 2.

Even though a Grass Plank cannot be placed in the player's inventory due to its big dimensions, players can still carry it to a Resource Analyzer to inspect it and see which recipes they can learn from it.

How to Build a Workbench in Grounded 2

Once players have unlocked the recipe, they will be able to make a workbench by opening the Build menu, selecting and placing the workbench blueprint, and then adding the materials to its schematic. Here are the materials that players need in order to build a workbench in Grounded 2:

Required materials

How to find

3 Grass Plank

Obtained by cutting down grass with an axe.

4 Sprig

Found on the ground where there is grass.

2 Sap

Typically found on fallen branches and tree trunks.

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Released
July 29, 2025
ESRB
Teen / Violence, Blood
Developer(s)
Obsidian Entertainment
Publisher(s)
Xbox Game Studios
Engine
Unreal Engine 5
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Multiplayer
Online Co-Op
Prequel(s)
Grounded
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Unknown
Genre(s)
Action, Adventure, RPG, Sandbox, Exploration
X|S Optimized
Yes