Grounded 2: Toxic Tangle Release Time

The first major content update for Grounded 2 is known as Toxic Tangle and will be released on January 27th, 2026. Players can expect a new area to explore in the park, the return of certain insects from the first game, new grubs, and even a new buggy, from which they can shoot a water cannon. For those looking to jump into the update as soon as possible, this guide will highlight exactly when the Toxic Tangle update releases for all Grounded 2 fans.

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Release Time For Grounded 2's Toxic Tangle Update

The Grounded 2 Toxic Tangle update will release on January 27th at 1 pm EST for those on North America's east coast. There will be a download, however, so bear that in mind.

This update is completely free and is available to those on PC and Xbox.

If you've seen footage of this update from other players before the release date, that's because it was available for public testing as a beta. Save progress from this beta does not carry over.

Toxic Tangle Release Time In Different Time Zones

Depending on where they are in the world, players can check out the following release times for Grounded 2's Toxic Tangle update, represented in different time zones.

L.A. - PST	10:00 - 27th January
Phoenix - MST	11:00 - 27th January
Chicago - CST	12:00 - 27th January
New York - EST	13:00 - 27th January
Sao Paulo - BRT	15:00 - 27th January
London - GMT	18:00 - 27th January
Prague - CET	19:00 - 27th January
Cape Town - SAST	20:00 - 27th January
Ankara - TRT	21:00 - 27th January
Singapore - SGT	02:00 - 28th January
Beijing - CST	02:00 - 28th January
Tokyo - JST	03:00 - 28th January
Sydney - AEDT	05:00 - 28th January
Wellington - NZDT	07:00 - 28th January

Fans from Asia and Oceania should note that the update technically comes out on the 28th of January for them, meaning they can wake up and play the game.

What To Expect From The Grounded 2: Toxic Tangle Update

As the first major update, players can expect quite a lot in the Toxic Tangle update:

A new region called The Community Garden, with a vegetable garden, greenhouse, and a pumpkin patch.
The return of old creatures, such as the Black Ant and Wasps.
Completely new creatures, such as Earwigs.
New crafting materials, weapons, and gear, mostly making use of the new creatures.
A Ladybug Buggy tank with a water cannon on its back.
A Snake colossus.
New buildings.
New quest lines.