The sun beat down on the overgrown backyard as I frantically searched for my lost keys. Knowing my game progress in Grounded 2 hung in the balance, a wave of panic washed over me. Finally, spotting the glint of metal beneath a dandelion, I knew the digital adventure could resume, and I could finally figure out how to get the Ladybuggy. This new ride promises to change everything, but acquiring it will test your grit.
The Ladybuggy resides within the Winter Update’s expansion zone. Even seasoned players should expect a time investment reaching this new frontier, after which the real challenge of acquiring the buggy begins.
Let’s explore how you can bring the Ladybug into your Grounded 2 experience.
Into the Anthill: Upgrading Your Omni-Axe
Think of renovating a real-world tool shed; you need the right instruments to upgrade your equipment. Similarly, in Grounded 2, the Omni-tool Axe must be upgraded before you can pursue the Ladybuggy. Your starting point is a location north of Dr. Tully’s Statue. Here, you’ll find the War-Torn Anthill teeming with Red and Black Ants.
Gather as many resources as possible from the Black Ants. This is your ticket to progressing deeper into the game.
Once you’ve arrived in the new area, begin preparations for the axe upgrade. Confront the Praying Mantis Nymph, a challenging foe, to gather the remaining necessary components. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 3000 Raw Science
- Three Black Ant Mandibles
- Two Praying Mantis Claws
Once you’ve gathered the materials, head to a Research Station to complete the upgrade. Then, it’s time to locate the Turbo Optical Disk, which sits within the Cabbage Patch (eastern edge of the map).
Where is the Turbo Optical Disk in Grounded 2?
Locate the hole hidden beneath a cabbage leaf near the wooden boards on the back side of the patch. The tunnel entrance, though dark, leads directly to the Turbo Optical Disk. No need to worry about getting lost in a maze.
This tunnel will bring you to the Candy Processing Facility. You’ll find the disk on a desk opposite the research station, poised atop the Resource Analyzer. Extract the data, and you’re one step closer to your Ladybuggy, provided your Omni-tool Axe is upgraded.
From Egg to Buggy: Building the Ladybug Hatcher
Just like raising chickens, the Ladybug begins as an egg. To house it, you’ll need to construct a hatchery, requiring these resources:
- Five Flower Petal
- Six Chrysalis Leather
- Three Weed Stems
- Five Lint Rope
Chrysalis Leather may present a slight challenge. Combine three regular hide chunks to obtain Chrysalis Chunks (you’ll need 30 total: 18 for the hatchery, the rest for the egg).
How do you get Chrysalis Leather in Grounded 2?
When harvesting Chrysalis chunks, you’ll likely stumble upon a Ladybug egg. While the precise location is random, use your existing buggy to transport the egg safely back to your base. The other hatchery ingredients are relatively easy to acquire.
Now, let’s gather the ingredients required for the Ladybuggy itself:
- One Ladybug Egg
- Three Chrysalis Leather
- Four Black Ant Parts
After collecting the items, allow 12 in-game hours for the egg to mature and hatch. After this, the Ladybuggy will join your collection of vehicles in Grounded 2.
With your Ladybuggy ready, what new adventures await in the backyard?