Are Grounded 2 Buggy Mounts the ultimate game-changer in this tiny world? You know it! Launched in the July 2025 Early Access, these insect rides—Red Soldier Ant and Orb Weaver—make exploring and fighting a breeze. gggamer.net’s guide spills the tea on unlocking both mounts and ruling the backyard. Let’s hop on and roll!
Why Buggy Mounts Are a Big Deal
Grounded 2 Buggy Mounts steal the show in this survival adventure. These multi-legged pals—Red Soldier Ant and Orb Weaver—zip you across the map, carry heavy loot, and even fight by your side. Whether you’re dashing through the park or dodging Stinkbugs, these mounts are your ticket to owning the Early Access backyard. Ready to tame the wild?
Unlocking the Red Soldier Ant
The Red Soldier Ant is your first ride, and it’s a beast:
Quest: Early in the main story (~2 hours), grab the “Snack Bar Turbo Optical Disc” quest from a Ranger Station.
Location: Find the disc in a western cave near the tutorial area, on a shrunken adventurer’s body in the Anthill Depths.
Cost: Spend 500 Raw Science at the Science Shop to unlock the Hatchery and Ant Nest.
Egg Hunt: Head to the southwestern Anthill dungeon. Grab a Red Soldier Ant egg (ignore white eggs), but drop it to fight enemies since you can’t wield weapons while carrying.
Perks: Chews through plant roots, carries building materials, and dashes fast. Respawns after a short cooldown if KO’d.
Taming the Orb Weaver
The Orb Weaver is trickier but worth it:
Requirement: Complete Act 1’s story (ends at the eastern Statue, toughest zone in July 2025 Early Access).
Egg Location: Under Burg.L’s decapitated body in the map’s center, guarded by a nest of Orb Weavers. Grab eggs anytime, but you can’t hatch them until Act 1’s done.
Unlocks: Hatchery upgrade for Orb Weaver eggs and a Spider Nest for storage.
Perks: Walks through spiderwebs without slowing and roars to scare off enemies (great for dodging fights). No root-chewing or material-carrying, though.
Pro Tip: Swap mounts via the Nest from anywhere.
How to Use Mounts Like a Pro
Red Soldier Ant: Build bases faster with its material-carrying and root-chewing. Use for early-game exploration.
Orb Weaver: Perfect for web-heavy zones or avoiding random fights with its roar. Ideal for late-game Act 1 runs.
Management: Store mounts in Nests when not in use. Only one mount per player, but eggs are shareable with squadmates.
Cooldown: If a mount dies, wait 5 minutes for it to respawn. No permanent losses!
Why Buggy Mounts Rule
Grounded 2 Buggy Mounts make the game a blast:
Speed: Dash across the park in half the time.
Utility: Ants handle construction; spiders clear paths through webs.
Squad Goals: Share eggs with friends for co-op chaos.
Future-Proof: Rumors on X suggest a Ladybug mount in August 2025’s update.
What’s Next for Grounded 2?
The July 2025 Grounded 2 Early Access ends August 15, with Act 2 dropping new zones and possibly a third mount (Ladybug?). The Grounded 2 Discord is buzzing about a co-op raid event. Grab those eggs now and follow gggamer.net for codes and patch notes to keep your mounts OP!
