In Grounded 2, one of the most crucial objectives is locating and activating the
Network Center, a hidden facility inside a massive statue on the eastern side of the map. This guide provides a
detailed walkthrough to help you navigate the challenges, defeat powerful bosses, solve puzzles, and ultimately restore power to the Network Center.
How to Get to the Network Center in Grounded 2
1. Locating the Giant Statue
Your journey begins by traveling to the
eastern edge of the map, where a towering statue houses the Network Center. There are
two primary routes to reach it:
- Northern Ascent – A slightly safer but longer path.
- Southern Ascent – Faster but more dangerous, with tougher enemies.
Both paths eventually lead into a
Cement Tube, where the real challenge begins.
2. Navigating the Cement Tube & Rock Maze
Once inside the Cement Tube:
- Move toward the center and locate a locked door.
- To the left, you’ll find decaying roots—smash through them with your Buggy.
- Follow the tunnel into the Rock Maze, then take the left path northward.
- You’ll emerge in a large open area at the statue’s base, where a red ball and green hose are visible.
3. Defeating Captain Nitro
Follow the
green hose south to encounter your first major boss:
Captain Nitro.
- Use ranged attacks to avoid his explosive moves.
- After defeating him, smash through nearby dead roots and follow the branches downward.
4. Overcoming Lieutenant Blade
Continue along the path, battling
ORC Weaver spiders, until you reach a
rose-covered area with a red ribbon. Here, you’ll face
Lieutenant Blade:
- Stay mobile to dodge his rapid slashes.
- Once defeated, follow the red ribbon back into the bush area.
5. Climbing the Statue
From here,
ascend using branches, fighting off
ORC Weavers and Mosquitoes. Eventually, you’ll reach a
maple leaf—use it to
jump onto the statue.
Entering the Network Center
1. Finding the Entrance
- Circle the statue’s edge until you spot a white fuse box.
- Climb onto it, then scale the ladder to enter the Network Center.
2. Navigating the Facility
- Use the Pneumatic Transit Tube to travel from B1 to Level 01.
- A mysterious figure will hack your system, hinting at deeper secrets.
3. Solving the Network Center’s Challenges
- Level 01: Move left from the main desk, lure an ORC Weevil into exploding, then proceed to a room with two doors (one leads to a chest with Garden Snail Fragments).
- Level 02: Fight through Weevils, Larvae, and Red Soldier Ants to reach the next transit tube.
- Level 03: Prepare for the toughest fight yet—General Berserker (Cockroach Queen).
- She has two health phases, so conserve healing items.
- After victory, loot a human corpse to obtain the Network Center Access Pass.
Restoring Power to the Network Center
1. Fixing the Damaged Wires
- Return to the blue ramp near General Berserker’s arena.
- Drop into the vents and follow the blue wire to repair three sparking sections.
2. Activating the Three Switches
- First Switch: Located near the repaired wires—flip it to restore partial power.
- Second Switch (Pink Side): The normal path is blocked—look for a broken wall panel to crawl through.
- Third Switch (Green Side): Fight off ORC Cockroaches, then activate it.
3. Final Power Restoration
Once all three switches are on, head up the green-and-pink ramp and flip the final switch to fully restore power.
Conclusion
Successfully powering up the Network Center unlocks new story progression and rewards in Grounded 2. By following this guide, you’ll efficiently navigate the dangers,defeat bosses, and solve puzzles to complete this critical mission.
Platform(s): Windows PC, Xbox Series X/S
Developer(s): Obsidian Entertainment , Eidos-Montréal
Publisher(s): Xbox Game Studios
Mode: Single-player, multiplayer
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