Grow a Garden 2 took Roblox by storm when it launched, but the question of who actually built it is a little more layered than it first appears. Jandel’s name comes up constantly in the conversation, and for good reason. However, the full picture involves a small group of developers with overlapping histories and roles worth understanding.
Who Developed Grow a Garden 2?
Grow a Garden 2 is developed by Splitting Point Studios, with the active Roblox group credited as Strawberreh Squad. The key people behind the game include Jandel (Janzen Madsen), his cousin Jhailatte (DJ Jhailatte), and Adrian (also known as BMWLux or DevNamedDavid), the current owner of the original Grow a Garden. Jandel publicly revealed the sequel and remains the most visible name tied to it.
Who Is Jandel?
Jandel, whose real name is Janzen Madsen, is a New Zealand-based Roblox developer and the founder of Splitting Point Studios, a studio he established in 2017 that has since shipped more than 50 Roblox games.
Jandel did not create the original Grow a Garden from scratch. That game was built in March 2025 by an anonymous developer known as BMWLux, who reportedly put it together in roughly three days. However, Jandel spotted the game early, when it had only around 1,000 concurrent players, and acquired a stake in it through Splitting Point Studios. Under his direction, the game grew into one of Roblox’s biggest-ever hits, reaching 35 billion visits and 11 million favorites.
BMWLux retained a 50 percent ownership share of the original game, with Splitting Point Studios and Do Big Studios among the other stakeholders.
Jandel later created Steal a Brainrot, which reached 20 million concurrent users, before shifting focus to Grow a Garden 2.
Key People Behind Grow a Garden 2
| Person | Role |
| BMWLux (Adrian / DevNamedDavid) | Original creator of Grow a Garden (March 2025); retains ~50% ownership of the first game; credited on the sequel |
| Jandel (Janzen Madsen) | Founder of Splitting Point Studios; revealed Grow a Garden 2 and is the face of the sequel |
| Jhailatte (DJ Jhailatte) | Jandel’s cousin and Splitting Point’s lead developer; part of the sequel’s team |
| Strawberreh Squad | Active Roblox group credited on the Grow a Garden 2 game page |
How Did Grow a Garden 2 Come About?
Jandel publicly revealed Grow a Garden 2 at the end of May 2026 by posting a trailer on his verified account. The trailer showed a player planting a garden, falling asleep, and waking to find crops stolen, alongside a Venus Flytrap-style plant that catches the would-be thief.
One detail worth knowing: Jandel and Jhailatte stepped back from the original Grow a Garden’s day-to-day development earlier in 2026, and Adrian took over running the original game. So while Jandel is no longer the active face of the first game, he is directly tied to the sequel.
When Did Grow a Garden 2 Release?
Grow a Garden 2 released on June 12, 2026, at 10 AM PST (1 PM EST / 5 PM GMT / 7 PM CET). The game is free to play on Roblox, matching the same model as the original.
You can find the official sequel on Roblox under Place ID 97598239454123. It is worth verifying this before joining, as unofficial alternatives exist on the platform.
Is Garden Horizons the Same as Grow a Garden 2?
No. Garden Horizons launched in February 2026 and was marketed by some as a Grow a Garden successor, but it was made by a completely different team and has no connection to the original game’s developers. Grow a Garden 2 is the only official sequel tied to the original development group.
What Is New in Grow a Garden 2?
The biggest change from the original is the stealing mechanic. In Grow a Garden, stealing was a paid extra that most players ignored. In the sequel, stealing crops at night is a core part of the game loop, and defending your garden becomes genuinely important.
| Feature | Status |
| Free stealing at night | Confirmed |
| Day and night cycle | Confirmed |
| New seeds and crops | Confirmed |
| Circular map with central shops | Confirmed |
| Offline plant growth | Confirmed |
| Defensive plants (Dragon’s Breath, Venus Flytrap-style) | Confirmed |
| Pets and egg hatching | Leaked |
| Crates and new gear | Leaked |
| Guild system (Gilbert NPC) | Rumored |
The map layout also changed notably from the original. The first game used a square plot arrangement with shops at the edges, while the sequel places plots in a circle with shops in the centre, giving the whole experience a more active, community-facing feel.
Does Progress from the Original Carry Over?
No. Grow a Garden 2 starts fresh, and there is no confirmed progress transfer from the original game. You begin with a new garden, which suits the redesigned layout well, since positioning defensive plants effectively is a key part of the sequel’s experience. You also do not need to have played the original to enjoy Grow a Garden 2.
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