Grounded's underwater-themed koi pond update is now live for everyone

Following a period of pre-release scrutiny via its Public Test Server, Obsidian’s inch-high survival adventure Grounded has finally released its koi pond update – which introduces a host of new underwater-themed creatures and mechanics – to all on Xbox and PC.

Grounded’s koi pond update, unsurprisingly, opens up the tantalising expanse of water that’s sat visibly – if inaccessibly – at the bottom of the garden since early access release, bringing a range of underwater pursuits and a thriving sub-surface ecosystem to the game in the process.

There’s swimming and underwater combat, and one very mean koi to grapple with – although that’s not the only new wildlife to be found in the update. Obsidian has also crafted tadpoles, non-hostile water boatman, diving bell spiders, and an overhauled version of the previously released water flea to breathe life into its new underwater world.

Grounded’s crafting tree has also been expanded to accommodate the necessities of underwater gameplay, introducing the likes of flippers, a diving mask and rebreather, even an underwater lantern. Fans of base building can also enjoy new possibilities, including the option to build floating dwellings on the water.