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GRAVHOUNDS is a 1-4 player co-op action builder: drop onto hostile planets as a pack of bio-engineered canine workers, bend gravity with the Grav Beam, build pipelines and turrets to defend your operation, and extract before the swarm overwhelms you.

Nov 2, 2026 Early Access1-4 Online Co-opGame Pass Day OnePC & Xbox Series X|S

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Your Gravhounds Journey

1

Beginner Guide

Survive your first shifts: the drop-build-extract loop, Grav Beam basics, swarm escalation and the mistakes that lose hauls.

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All Playable Gravhounds

Selene, Zane, Dozer and Finn - every playable hound strengths and how to combine them as a pack.

3

Best Builds

Mod Deck loadouts, upgrade stacking orders and reward pod priorities for solo and full-pack shifts.

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Extraction Guide

When to push for high-value materials and when to run: pipeline routing, escape routes and last-second extractions.

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Beginner

Gravhounds Beginner Guide

Complete Gravhounds beginner guide: the drop-build-extract loop, Grav Beam basics, base building order, swarm escalation and extraction tips for new players.

Characters

All Playable Gravhounds — Selene, Zane, Dozer & Finn

All four playable Gravhounds: Selene, Zane, Dozer and Finn. Every hound's unique strengths, weaknesses and how to combine them as a pack in co-op.

Builds

Gravhounds Best Builds & Mod Deck Loadouts

Best Gravhounds builds: Mod Deck Builder loadouts, mid-shift upgrade stacking, reward pod priorities and solo vs full-pack setups for Early Access.

Weapons

Gravhounds Weapons & Defenses — Grav Beam, Turrets & Pipelines

Gravhounds weapons and defenses guide: the Grav Beam, turrets, generators, fabricators and pipeline networks explained for Early Access players.

Extraction

Gravhounds Extraction Guide — When to Stay and When to Run

Gravhounds extraction strategy: escalation timers, pipeline routing, high-risk planets and last-second escapes before the swarm overwhelms your pack.

Multiplayer

Gravhounds Co-op & Multiplayer Guide — 1-4 Player Co-op

Gravhounds multiplayer guide: 1-4 player online co-op, solo operation, team composition, pack play and Xbox Game Pass day-one availability.

FAQ

Is Gravhounds on Game Pass? — Day One Availability

Yes — Gravhounds is available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Which tiers, which platforms, and what Early Access includes on November 2, 2026.

FAQ

What Platforms Is Gravhounds On? — PC & Xbox Series X|S

Gravhounds launches on PC (Steam and Windows Store) and Xbox Series X|S on November 2, 2026, with Game Pass day one. No PlayStation or Switch versions announced.

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When Does Gravhounds Release? — Early Access Date

Gravhounds releases into Early Access on November 2, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, day one on Game Pass. Early Access roadmap and what to expect.

Beginner

Gravhounds Beginner Guide

Complete Gravhounds beginner guide: the drop-build-extract loop, Grav Beam basics, base building order, swarm escalation and extraction tips for new players.

Characters

All Playable Gravhounds — Selene, Zane, Dozer & Finn

All four playable Gravhounds: Selene, Zane, Dozer and Finn. Every hound's unique strengths, weaknesses and how to combine them as a pack in co-op.

Builds

Gravhounds Best Builds & Mod Deck Loadouts

Best Gravhounds builds: Mod Deck Builder loadouts, mid-shift upgrade stacking, reward pod priorities and solo vs full-pack setups for Early Access.

Weapons

Gravhounds Weapons & Defenses — Grav Beam, Turrets & Pipelines

Gravhounds weapons and defenses guide: the Grav Beam, turrets, generators, fabricators and pipeline networks explained for Early Access players.

Extraction

Gravhounds Extraction Guide — When to Stay and When to Run

Gravhounds extraction strategy: escalation timers, pipeline routing, high-risk planets and last-second escapes before the swarm overwhelms your pack.

Multiplayer

Gravhounds Co-op & Multiplayer Guide — 1-4 Player Co-op

Gravhounds multiplayer guide: 1-4 player online co-op, solo operation, team composition, pack play and Xbox Game Pass day-one availability.

FAQ

Is Gravhounds on Game Pass? — Day One Availability

Yes — Gravhounds is available day one on Xbox Game Pass. Which tiers, which platforms, and what Early Access includes on November 2, 2026.

FAQ

What Platforms Is Gravhounds On? — PC & Xbox Series X|S

Gravhounds launches on PC (Steam and Windows Store) and Xbox Series X|S on November 2, 2026, with Game Pass day one. No PlayStation or Switch versions announced.

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When Does Gravhounds Release? — Early Access Date

Gravhounds releases into Early Access on November 2, 2026 on PC and Xbox Series X|S, day one on Game Pass. Early Access roadmap and what to expect.

What is Gravhounds?

GRAVHOUNDS is a frantic 1-4 player co-op action builder from Octopus Panic, the studio founded by veterans of 343 Industries and DICE and led by Halo 4 Creative Director Josh Holmes. You play a pack of bio-engineered canine workers stranded on the far side of the galaxy, still expected to show up for work.

Every shift is a risk-reward bet: drop onto a hostile planet, deploy turrets, generators and fabricators, extend pipelines across treacherous terrain, and use the Grav Beam to fling objects - and enemies - while the swarm grows deadlier by the second. The longer you stay, the bigger the haul and the bigger the danger.

GRAVHOUNDS enters Early Access on PC and Xbox Series X|S on November 2, 2026, available day one with Xbox Game Pass. Early Access is planned to run at least six months, expanding breadth, depth and replayability on the road to 1.0.

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Developer

Octopus Panic

Platforms

PC & Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Co-op Action Builder

Release

Nov 2, 2026 (EA)

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Gravhounds Beginner Guide

Everything your first shifts need: the drop-build-extract loop, Grav Beam fundamentals, base layout and early routing.

1Drop in and scout: pick a defensible landing zone near resource nodes.
2Deploy turrets and generators first - power before pipelines.
3Extend pipelines to move resources and keep your escape route alive.
4Extract before the swarm escalates - greed kills Gravhounds.
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Playable Gravhounds

All four bio-engineered canine workers and how their strengths combine as a pack.

SSelene - the swift scout of the pack
ZZane - Doberman frontline bruiser
DDozer - the heavy lifting specialist
FFinn - Shiba Inu utility all-rounder
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Best Builds & Mod Decks

Mod Deck Builder loadouts, mid-shift upgrade stacking and reward pod priorities.

1Build your Mod Deck between expeditions to shape each run.
2Stack mobility mods early - repositioning saves hounds.
3Take economy mods when your pack can hold the perimeter.
4Adapt mid-shift: no two shifts play the same.
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Weapons & Defenses

The Grav Beam, turrets, generators and fabricators - every tool between you and alien chow.

GBGrav Beam - fling objects and enemies alike
TUTurrets - automated perimeter defense
GEGenerators - power your whole operation
FAFabricators - expand and repair under fire
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Extraction Strategy

When to push for high-value materials and when to run - pipeline routing and last-second escapes.

1Read the escalation timer - every extra second raises the stakes.
2Route pipelines back to your extraction point first.
3Use pipeline boosts for last-second dashes to materials.
4Call the extraction early if the swarm spikes.
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Multiplayer & Co-op

Solo, duos or a full pack of four - team composition, revives and crossplay details.

1PLone wolf - a mobile one-hound operation
4PFull pack - lock down a defensive perimeter
SYCombine each hound strengths to beat back the swarm
GPPC & Xbox Series X|S with Game Pass day one
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FAQ & Launch Info

Release date, Game Pass availability, price, platforms and Early Access roadmap questions answered.

EAEarly Access starts November 2, 2026
GPXbox Game Pass Ultimate & PC - day one
6MEarly Access runs at least six months
DMDemo with seven planets ran Oct 12-18
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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the most common questions about Gravhounds.

Ready to Hit Quota?

From your first drop on a hostile planet to full-pack extraction runs, our community wiki has every hound, build and route mapped. Updated daily through the Early Access launch window.