Jan 27, 2026
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4/5 Significant
The Toxic Tangle update expands Brookhollow Park with a massive new biome, passive mutations, and the water-cannon-equipped Ladybug Buggy.
Key Changes
- 1Massive new biome expansion added to Brookhollow Park
- 2New Ladybug Buggy vehicle introduced with a mounted water cannon
- 3New Passive Mutations system added for character progression
- 4New creatures added to the environment, including familiar faces
All Changes
🌳Biomes(1)
- newBrookhollow Park: Massive expansion to Brookhollow Park adding a brand-new biome.
🐜Creatures(1)
- newCreatures: Added new creatures to the world, including some familiar faces.
⚙️Gameplay Systems(1)
- newPassive Mutations: Introduced a new system for passive mutations to enhance player abilities.
🏎️Vehicles(2)
- newLadybug Buggy: Added the Ladybug Buggy, a fully tanked-out vehicle for traversal.
- newWater Cannon: Added a water cannon attachment for the Ladybug Buggy.
Summary
The Toxic Tangle Expansion
Grounded 2's first major content update, "The Toxic Tangle," significantly expands the playable world with a massive new biome in Brookhollow Park. This expansion introduces fresh environmental challenges alongside a variety of new creatures, including some returning favorites from the franchise.
New Systems and Vehicles
Players can now utilize a new "Passive Mutations" system to further customize their survival capabilities. Additionally, the update introduces the Ladybug Buggy, a heavy-duty vehicle that can be equipped with a mounted water cannon for both defense and traversal.
