Groundwork Simulator
An open-world heavy-machinery and gold-mining simulator from XYZ STUDIO.
Direct answer
The official game is still coming soon. Early Access is planned for October 2026, and no public official demo is currently listed.
StatusComing soon
Early AccessPlanned for October 2026
Official demoNot currently listed
PlayersSolo or up to 4-player online co-op
The confirmed gameplay loop
Use a drill rig to test deposits, excavate and haul material, supply water to the wash plant, recover gold and expand the work site. Terrain, mud, slopes, hydraulics and water supply are part of the simulation.
Minimum PC requirements
Windows 10 64-bit, Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 2600, 16 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1660 with 6 GB VRAM, DirectX 12 and 10 GB storage are currently listed.
Roadmap
The developer lists a new map and story objectives, more vehicles and processing equipment, and later mod support plus Map Studio. These are plans rather than guaranteed dates.