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Moving around in Grounded 2 can be slow when you’re the size of an ant. Every trip feels longer because the world is huge compared to you. Also, every path comes with risks. But now, you have a way to skip some of that danger.
With the latest update, the game finally introduces a way to fast travel in Grounded 2. It’s not instant access to every spot, but it changes how you explore. You’ll still need to unlock locations, and the system works in a specific way. If you know how it works, you can save time and avoid trouble.
New Update Added Fast Travel In Grounded 2
The fast travel system arrived in version 0.1.2. It’s one of the most useful features added so far. The system lets you travel between specific points, called Ranger Outposts. You can’t use it from anywhere on the map. Instead, you’ll need to find these outposts and use the new Pneumatic Transit System inside them.
These aren’t just random points. Ranger Outposts are safe spots with equipment and resources. Until now, moving between them meant walking through dangerous areas. With fast travel, you can skip that walk once the connection is unlocked.
Pneumatic Transit System
When you visit a Ranger Outpost after the update, you’ll notice something new. There’s a side room that was previously sealed off. Now, it’s open, and inside is the Pneumatic Transit System. The design looks like a retro sci-fi machine, with tubes that connect to other outposts underground.
However, you can’t just travel to any outpost you want. You need to unlock each destination from the outside first. That means walking there the first time and finding the locked door as well as opening it. Once it’s open, that outpost becomes part of your fast travel network.
New Outposts
You can technically travel to an undiscovered outpost through the Pneumatic Transit System. But if you haven’t unlocked it yet, you’ll be stuck inside the arrival pod. The door will stay locked until you’ve visited and opened it from the other side.
So, you still have to explore the map on foot when discovering new locations. The system’s strength is in returning to places you’ve already visited, not skipping the first journey.
Fast Travel Routes In Grounded 2
Right now, the fast travel network is limited. The update connects the Ceremony Ranger Outpost to the Trash Bags Outpost. If you’ve unlocked both, you can travel between them instantly.
This is just the start. Future updates will likely expand the system to more outposts. With this, there are more travel options and faster access to different areas of the map.
How to Use the Fast Travel System
It’s a quick process that takes seconds once you’re inside in Ranger Outpost.
Once you’ve unlocked at least two connected outposts, using the system is simple:
- Go to the Ranger Outpost you want to travel from.
- Scan your SCA.B. 2K to open the side room.
- Collect any loot or resources nearby.
- Interact with the Pneumatic Transit System.
- Select your destination from the list.
- Confirm the travel and enjoy a safe trip.
Benefits of Fast Travel in Grounded 2
- The system makes travel safer.
- You avoid long walks through areas full of spiders, ants, and other hazards.
- It also saves time when you’re gathering resources or completing missions across the map.
- It’s especially useful if you have a base near an outpost.
- You can move between distant parts of the map without carrying supplies through dangerous zones.
- Building and crafting are more efficient because of fast travel in Grounded 2.
Limitations of Fast Travel
While the system is helpful, it’s not perfect because it’s still new to the game. You can’t use it anywhere but currently, only from an outpost. You also need to unlock each destination manually. And for now, the available routes are limited to just two outposts.
Also, you can’t carry large structures or certain items through the system. It’s for you and your inventory, not for moving big builds. Because of this, exploration still matters to some extent.
Other Changes
The same update that added fast travel also fixed several bugs and made small improvements. Acorn tops now drop every time, HUD elements have been updated, and item icons are clearer. These tweaks make the game smoother overall.
There are also some new ways to collect rare materials like snake shells. While it’s not an official feature, some are using ORC Weevils to break them without tier 3 tools. The community can be very creative when updates arrive for Grounded 2.
How To Best Use Fast Travel In Grounded 2?
- You need to unlock fast travel early. For that, visit new outposts as soon as you can.
- It’s always better to plan routes.
- Try to ride ants or other creatures to reach locked outposts faster.
- Always loot before leaving because outposts often have useful resources nearby.
Early Stages of Fast Travel
The Pneumatic Transit System is still in its early form. And also, it wasn’t available in the first game. As the game updates, more routes will be added. With time, this new system can be even more useful. Eventually, it could connect every outpost in the game. So, you are going to experience a full network of fast travel routes.
Developers may also add quality-of-life improvements. With future updates, you will have features like marking which outposts are unlocked or allowing you to upgrade the system. For now, it’s a small but valuable feature that changes how you explore.
Final Thoughts
Fast travel in Grounded 2 changes the pace of exploration. You still have to unlock locations the first time, but once they’re open, you can skip the long walks back. Fast travel in Grounded is kind of safer, faster, and perfect for resource gathering or quick missions.
If you’ve been avoiding certain areas because of the danger or travel time, now’s your chance to explore more freely. Thanks to this Xbox game, with this new addition, you can unlock those outposts as well as connect your network and make the most of this new feature.
