REDMOND, Wash. – July 26, 2025 – Forget tiny backpacks and pebblet foundations – Xbox is thinking big for the upcoming launch of Grounded 2. How big? Try "barely fits in your living room" big. In a move that perfectly captures the game's blend of backyard peril and over-sized wonder, Xbox has unveiled a truly monstrous giveaway: a colossal, custom-built 10-foot tall Red Ant plushie. And yes, it's as gloriously terrifying as it sounds.
Ahead of the Grounded 2 Game Preview launch later this year, Xbox is launching the "Giant Ant Invasion Sweepstakes," offering one incredibly lucky (and spatially endowed) winner the chance to adopt this gargantuan arthropod. This isn't your average stuffie; this is a meticulously crafted, huggable behemoth modeled after the iconic (and often aggressive) Red Ants players know all too well from the original Grounded and its highly anticipated sequel.
The Prize: A Plush Predator Fit for a Giant
- Scale: Standing an imposing 10 feet tall.
- Design: Faithfully recreated Red Ant, complete with detailed stitching, menacing (but plush!) mandibles, and its signature crimson hue.
- Presence: Guaranteed to be the ultimate conversation starter, bedroom guardian, or slightly unsettling living room centerpiece. Delivery arrangements will be made for the winner, likely involving a very large truck and some careful maneuvering.
Why a Giant Ant?
The choice is pure Grounded genius. The first game turned players into shrunken survivors navigating a backyard teeming with everyday dangers, with ants being both formidable foes and potential resource gatherers. Grounded 2 promises to expand on this micro-world survival horror adventure. What better symbol of the game's unique charm than turning one of its most recognizable antagonists into an absurdly oversized, cuddly trophy?
"Grounded captured players' imaginations by making the mundane terrifying and wonderful," said a spokesperson for Obsidian Entertainment. "Grounded 2 pushes that further, and what embodies that spirit better than letting a fan literally win a giant version of one of our most iconic backyard inhabitants? Just... maybe keep it away from any actual sugar spills."
How to Enter the Hive (of Excitement)
Entering the sweepstakes is designed to be as straightforward as possible, channeling the game's accessible fun. Here's the buzz:
- Visit the Official Sweepstakes Page: All the official rules, eligibility details (must be 18+, US resident only, void where prohibited), and entry form are hosted on the official Xbox Wire post.
- 👉 Find everything you need right here: Xbox Announces Giant Red Ant Plush Giveaway for Grounded 2
- Follow & Retweet: Head over to the official Xbox account on X (formerly Twitter). Find their tweet announcing the giant ant giveaway and retweet it. This is another valid entry method!
- 🐜 See the tweet and Retweet here: Xbox's Giant Ant Giveaway Tweet
Game Preview on the Horizon
The sweepstakes serves as a brilliant hype-builder for Grounded 2's imminent arrival in Game Preview. This early access phase allows players to jump into the expanded backyard early, experience new threats and mechanics, and provide crucial feedback to Obsidian as they shape the full release. Expect more bugs, bigger environments, deeper crafting, and undoubtedly more ways to perish spectacularly at the feet (or mandibles) of backyard beasts.
Don't Delay – Enter by August 15th!
The sweepstakes is live now! But time, like an angry wolf spider, waits for no one. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 PM PT on August 15, 2025. The winner will be selected randomly and notified shortly after.
So, if you've ever dreamed of having a friendly (if slightly imposing) giant ant looming over your gaming setup, or just want to be the talk of your entire neighborhood, make sure you enter. Just remember: you might need to reinforce your floor. Good luck, survivors! The backyard – and now potentially your living room – just got a whole lot bigger.
*(Image Caption: Concept render of the massive 10-foot Red Ant plushie. Actual plush may induce equal parts delight and terror. Not actual taxidermy.)*
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