Gravhounds Wiki

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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.

2

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.

4

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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Gravhounds Beginner Guide: Co-op Survival Tips for New Players

This Gravhounds beginner guide covers co-op tips, gravity-beam tricks, pipeline defense, risk rewards, and first-shift advice for new players.

Gravhounds Beginner Tips: 12 Co-op Survival Basics Before Early Access

Master gravhounds beginner tips before Early Access: co-op roles, gravity control, base building, extraction timing, and survival habits for new packs.

Gravhounds Demo Guide: What's in the Demo & How to Play

The Gravhounds demo is live on Xbox and PC. See what is in the demo, how the trial plays, and whether the Early Access game is worth buying on November 2.

Gravhounds Getting Started Guide: Co-op Tips, Base Building, and Gravity Basics

Use this Gravhounds getting started guide to learn co-op roles, gravity beam basics, pipeline building, turret placement, and smart planet choices.

Gravhounds Solo Guide: How to Prepare for the 1–4 Player Co-op Action Builder

Use this gravhounds solo guide to plan loadouts, base priorities, and co-op habits for the 1–4 player action builder before launch.

Gravhounds Tips and Tricks: A Practical Greyhound Racing Betting Guide

Learn gravhounds tips and tricks for greyhound racing: read form, spot value odds, compare bet types, and manage your bankroll with a practical guide.

Gravhounds Best Character: Early Co-op Guide and Role Picks for New Players

Wondering about the Gravhounds best character? This early co-op guide breaks down roles, playstyles, and how to pick the right Hound for 1-4 player runs.

Gravhounds Character Tier List: Co-op Rankings, Roles, and Best Picks

This Gravhounds character tier list guide explains current data, co-op roles, ranking criteria, and how to pick the best hound for your team.

Gravhounds Characters Guide: Roles, Playstyles, and Early Access Tips

Gravhounds characters guide with co-op roles, turret tips, and Early Access expectations.

Gravhounds Dozer Bulldog Guide: Character Traits, Builds, and Tips

Gravhounds Dozer Bulldog Guide: traits, community reports, build tips, comparisons, and FAQs for players evaluating Dozer.

Gravhounds Finn Shiba Inu Guide: Traits, Care, and Safety Tips

Learn the Gravhounds Finn Shiba Inu guide: temperament, grooming, health red flags, handling scripts, and safety tips for independent double-coated dogs.

Gravhounds Selene Weimaraner Guide: Traits, Training, and Build Tips

Use this gravhounds selene weimaraner guide for temperament, separation anxiety, training routines, and community-reported companion build choices.

Gravhounds Zane Doberman Guide: Co-op Builds, Roles, and Early Tips

A practical Gravhounds Zane Doberman guide for 1–4 player co-op, covering confirmed details, role planning, build priorities, and early squad tips.

Gravhounds Best Builds: Co-op Loadouts, Base Roles, and Upgrade Plans

Plan Gravhounds best builds with co-op roles, gravity tools, turret defense, pipeline routing, and risk-reward upgrade paths for 2026 extraction shifts.

Gravhounds Best Loadout Guide: Top Co-op Builds, Weapons, and Gear

Build a Gravhounds best loadout with co-op roles, weapon priorities, gear stats, and practical tips for the 1-4 player action builder.

Gravhounds Best Upgrades: Co-op Build Priorities for 1-4 Players

Prioritize the Gravhounds best upgrades for co-op mining, combat, and extraction with tier lists, build paths, and early-buy tips.

Gravhounds Progression Guide: Build Your Pack, Upgrades, and Extraction Strategy

Master GRAVHOUNDS progression with terraforming, mid-shift upgrades, base building, Grav Beam tactics, and extraction timing for solo or co-op runs.

Gravhounds Research Lab Guide: Co-op Builds, Roles, and Tips

Use this Gravhounds research lab guide for co-op roles, build priorities, movement tips, and resource loops in 1–4 player action-builder runs.

Gravhounds Reward Pods Guide: Best Extraction Strategies for 2026

Learn how reward pods, extraction routes, base defense, and co-op roles work in Gravhounds with practical tips for safer, richer shifts.

Gravhounds Best Weapons: Early-Access Loadouts and Turret Picks

Compare the Gravhounds best weapons for 2026, including Grav Beam control, turrets, extraction tools, and co-op loadouts for hostile planet runs.

Gravhounds Generators and Fabricators Guide: Build, Power, and Defend

Master the Gravhounds generators and fabricators guide with pipeline placement, power routing, turret defense, and extraction tips for co-op shifts.

Gravhounds Turrets Guide: Best Automated Base Defenses & Alien Wave Tips

Master the Gravhounds turrets guide with placement tips, automated defense layouts, rocket turret upgrades, and community-tested alien wave strategies.

GRAVHOUNDS Weapons Guide: Loadouts, Turrets, and Upgrade Tips

Plan your Gravhounds weapons guide with loadout tips, turret placement, gravity control, upgrade paths, and co-op strategies for the 2026 co-op shooter.

Gravhounds Best Planets Guide: Top Landing Picks for Co-op Runs

Use this gravhounds best planets guide to prioritize loot, safety, and co-op roles before choosing your next landing zone.

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.

Gravhounds How to Extract: Co-op Loot Runs, Exit Tips, and Best Rewards

Learn gravhounds how to extract with co-op tips, exit timing, loot priorities, and risk management for 1–4 player runs.

Gravhounds Pipeline Guide: Build Safer Extraction Routes for Co-op Survival

Master the Gravhounds pipeline guide with layout tips, defense priorities, co-op roles, and extraction tricks for Octopus Panic's co-op swarm shooter.

Gravhounds Co Op Guide: 1–4 Player Tips, Roles, and Setup for New Squads

This Gravhounds co op guide covers 1–4 player roles, setup tips, communication, and action-builder strategies for smoother squad play.

Gravhounds Crossplay: What We Know About Co-op, Platforms, and Multiplayer

Gravhounds crossplay status explained: current co-op details, platform support, demo news, and how to prepare for multiplayer updates.

Gravhounds Game Pass Guide: Co-op Setup, Demo Details, and Multiplayer Tips

This Gravhounds Game Pass guide covers demo access, co-op setup, gravity tools, base defense, and multiplayer tips for the 1–4 player action builder.

Gravhounds Team Composition Guide: Best 4-Player Co-op Roles

Build a stronger Gravhounds team composition with role templates, gravity tactics, base-building priorities, and extraction tips for 1-4 player co-op.

Gravhounds Early Access: Release Window, Demo, Price, and Co-op FAQ

Gravhounds Early Access FAQ: release window, demo, price, co-op, system requirements, and what players should expect from Octopus Panic's builder.

Gravhounds Platforms: Where the Co-op Action Builder Is Available

Gravhounds platforms FAQ: confirmed PC/Steam status, console clues, Steam Deck compatibility, controller support, and where to wishlist or download demo.

Gravhounds Price FAQ: What We Know About Cost, Demo, and Early Access

No official Gravhounds price has been announced yet. See what Steam, the demo, and Early Access plans reveal about cost, timing, and possible pricing.

GRAVHOUNDS Release Date: What We Know About the Early Access Launch

The GRAVHOUNDS release date is listed as coming soon on Steam. Here's what we know about the demo, Early Access, PC specs, and launch plans.

Gravhounds System Requirements: Minimum vs Recommended PC Specs

Check Gravhounds system requirements for minimum and recommended PC specs, storage, GPU, CPU, network, and performance tips before you wishlist.

Gravhounds vs Deep Rock Galactic: Which Co-op Mining Game Fits You?

Comparing gravhounds vs deep rock galactic? See co-op mining, combat, classes, platforms, and which 1-4 player action builder fits your squad.

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.

Gravhounds Beginner Guide: Co-op Survival Tips for New Players

This Gravhounds beginner guide covers co-op tips, gravity-beam tricks, pipeline defense, risk rewards, and first-shift advice for new players.

Gravhounds Beginner Tips: 12 Co-op Survival Basics Before Early Access

Master gravhounds beginner tips before Early Access: co-op roles, gravity control, base building, extraction timing, and survival habits for new packs.

Gravhounds Demo Guide: What's in the Demo & How to Play

The Gravhounds demo is live on Xbox and PC. See what is in the demo, how the trial plays, and whether the Early Access game is worth buying on November 2.

Gravhounds Getting Started Guide: Co-op Tips, Base Building, and Gravity Basics

Use this Gravhounds getting started guide to learn co-op roles, gravity beam basics, pipeline building, turret placement, and smart planet choices.

Gravhounds Solo Guide: How to Prepare for the 1–4 Player Co-op Action Builder

Use this gravhounds solo guide to plan loadouts, base priorities, and co-op habits for the 1–4 player action builder before launch.

Gravhounds Tips and Tricks: A Practical Greyhound Racing Betting Guide

Learn gravhounds tips and tricks for greyhound racing: read form, spot value odds, compare bet types, and manage your bankroll with a practical guide.

Gravhounds Best Character: Early Co-op Guide and Role Picks for New Players

Wondering about the Gravhounds best character? This early co-op guide breaks down roles, playstyles, and how to pick the right Hound for 1-4 player runs.

Gravhounds Character Tier List: Co-op Rankings, Roles, and Best Picks

This Gravhounds character tier list guide explains current data, co-op roles, ranking criteria, and how to pick the best hound for your team.

Gravhounds Characters Guide: Roles, Playstyles, and Early Access Tips

Gravhounds characters guide with co-op roles, turret tips, and Early Access expectations.

Gravhounds Dozer Bulldog Guide: Character Traits, Builds, and Tips

Gravhounds Dozer Bulldog Guide: traits, community reports, build tips, comparisons, and FAQs for players evaluating Dozer.

Gravhounds Finn Shiba Inu Guide: Traits, Care, and Safety Tips

Learn the Gravhounds Finn Shiba Inu guide: temperament, grooming, health red flags, handling scripts, and safety tips for independent double-coated dogs.

Gravhounds Selene Weimaraner Guide: Traits, Training, and Build Tips

Use this gravhounds selene weimaraner guide for temperament, separation anxiety, training routines, and community-reported companion build choices.

Gravhounds Zane Doberman Guide: Co-op Builds, Roles, and Early Tips

A practical Gravhounds Zane Doberman guide for 1–4 player co-op, covering confirmed details, role planning, build priorities, and early squad tips.

Gravhounds Best Builds: Co-op Loadouts, Base Roles, and Upgrade Plans

Plan Gravhounds best builds with co-op roles, gravity tools, turret defense, pipeline routing, and risk-reward upgrade paths for 2026 extraction shifts.

Gravhounds Best Loadout Guide: Top Co-op Builds, Weapons, and Gear

Build a Gravhounds best loadout with co-op roles, weapon priorities, gear stats, and practical tips for the 1-4 player action builder.

Gravhounds Best Upgrades: Co-op Build Priorities for 1-4 Players

Prioritize the Gravhounds best upgrades for co-op mining, combat, and extraction with tier lists, build paths, and early-buy tips.

Gravhounds Progression Guide: Build Your Pack, Upgrades, and Extraction Strategy

Master GRAVHOUNDS progression with terraforming, mid-shift upgrades, base building, Grav Beam tactics, and extraction timing for solo or co-op runs.

Gravhounds Research Lab Guide: Co-op Builds, Roles, and Tips

Use this Gravhounds research lab guide for co-op roles, build priorities, movement tips, and resource loops in 1–4 player action-builder runs.

Gravhounds Reward Pods Guide: Best Extraction Strategies for 2026

Learn how reward pods, extraction routes, base defense, and co-op roles work in Gravhounds with practical tips for safer, richer shifts.

Gravhounds Best Weapons: Early-Access Loadouts and Turret Picks

Compare the Gravhounds best weapons for 2026, including Grav Beam control, turrets, extraction tools, and co-op loadouts for hostile planet runs.

Gravhounds Generators and Fabricators Guide: Build, Power, and Defend

Master the Gravhounds generators and fabricators guide with pipeline placement, power routing, turret defense, and extraction tips for co-op shifts.

Gravhounds Turrets Guide: Best Automated Base Defenses & Alien Wave Tips

Master the Gravhounds turrets guide with placement tips, automated defense layouts, rocket turret upgrades, and community-tested alien wave strategies.

GRAVHOUNDS Weapons Guide: Loadouts, Turrets, and Upgrade Tips

Plan your Gravhounds weapons guide with loadout tips, turret placement, gravity control, upgrade paths, and co-op strategies for the 2026 co-op shooter.

Gravhounds Best Planets Guide: Top Landing Picks for Co-op Runs

Use this gravhounds best planets guide to prioritize loot, safety, and co-op roles before choosing your next landing zone.

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.

Gravhounds How to Extract: Co-op Loot Runs, Exit Tips, and Best Rewards

Learn gravhounds how to extract with co-op tips, exit timing, loot priorities, and risk management for 1–4 player runs.

Gravhounds Pipeline Guide: Build Safer Extraction Routes for Co-op Survival

Master the Gravhounds pipeline guide with layout tips, defense priorities, co-op roles, and extraction tricks for Octopus Panic's co-op swarm shooter.

Gravhounds Co Op Guide: 1–4 Player Tips, Roles, and Setup for New Squads

This Gravhounds co op guide covers 1–4 player roles, setup tips, communication, and action-builder strategies for smoother squad play.

Gravhounds Crossplay: What We Know About Co-op, Platforms, and Multiplayer

Gravhounds crossplay status explained: current co-op details, platform support, demo news, and how to prepare for multiplayer updates.

Gravhounds Game Pass Guide: Co-op Setup, Demo Details, and Multiplayer Tips

This Gravhounds Game Pass guide covers demo access, co-op setup, gravity tools, base defense, and multiplayer tips for the 1–4 player action builder.

Gravhounds Team Composition Guide: Best 4-Player Co-op Roles

Build a stronger Gravhounds team composition with role templates, gravity tactics, base-building priorities, and extraction tips for 1-4 player co-op.

Gravhounds Early Access: Release Window, Demo, Price, and Co-op FAQ

Gravhounds Early Access FAQ: release window, demo, price, co-op, system requirements, and what players should expect from Octopus Panic's builder.

Gravhounds Platforms: Where the Co-op Action Builder Is Available

Gravhounds platforms FAQ: confirmed PC/Steam status, console clues, Steam Deck compatibility, controller support, and where to wishlist or download demo.

Gravhounds Price FAQ: What We Know About Cost, Demo, and Early Access

No official Gravhounds price has been announced yet. See what Steam, the demo, and Early Access plans reveal about cost, timing, and possible pricing.

GRAVHOUNDS Release Date: What We Know About the Early Access Launch

The GRAVHOUNDS release date is listed as coming soon on Steam. Here's what we know about the demo, Early Access, PC specs, and launch plans.

Gravhounds System Requirements: Minimum vs Recommended PC Specs

Check Gravhounds system requirements for minimum and recommended PC specs, storage, GPU, CPU, network, and performance tips before you wishlist.

Gravhounds vs Deep Rock Galactic: Which Co-op Mining Game Fits You?

Comparing gravhounds vs deep rock galactic? See co-op mining, combat, classes, platforms, and which 1-4 player action builder fits your squad.

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.

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.

Read the Beginner Guide

Developer

Octopus Panic

Platforms

PC & Xbox Series X|S

Genre

Co-op Action Builder

Release

Nov 2, 2026 (EA)

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Every guide on the site, organized by what you need right now.

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
Read Full Guide

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.