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How to get silver in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to find silver in Subnautica 2, a crucial crafting material for items like the air tank and wiring kits. Silver can be found in small nodes or larger blocks that require the Sonic Resonator, with good locations near the starting Lifepod and the Old Habitat colony ruins.
How to increase inventory size in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to increase inventory and hotbar size in Subnautica 2 by interacting with Biobed terminals found in colony outposts. Players can find permanent upgrades called Endurance and Dexterity. The article also suggests using Portable Lockers for managing collected materials and mentions a potential haulage module for the Tadpole vehicle.
How to get the Wakemaker in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Wakemaker, an early-game upgrade for faster swimming and longer underwater duration in Subnautica 2. Players need to scan three Wakemaker fragments found at specific science lab locations. Once scanned, the Wakemaker can be crafted using basic materials like silver, wiring kits, grease, and batteries.
The best Subnautica 2 base locations
This guide provides recommendations for optimal base building locations in Subnautica 2, focusing on proximity to essential resources like titanium, quartz, copper, and silver. It also emphasizes the importance of access to power sources such as solar energy, turbines utilizing ocean currents, and later, bioreactors, to ensure continuous base operation.
How to get Acidic Raion Pouch in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to find Acidic Raion Pouches in Subnautica 2, a crucial component for crafting the scanner's basic battery. The pouches are harvested from purple, brain-shaped plants called Acid Raions, which can be found in caves near the starting Lifepod. Players will need a Survival Multitool to harvest them and should collect the pouches before the Medical Gel Sack to avoid acid damage.
How to get the Sonic Resonator and mine in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to obtain the Sonic Resonator tool in Subnautica 2, which is essential for mining large ore deposits and destroying Bloom Biofilm. Players need to scan two fragments to unlock the blueprint and then craft it using specific materials like titanium ingots and lead.
Subnautica 2 Early Access Preview – More Of What Fans Love
Subnautica 2 has launched into early access on PC and Xbox Series X, offering a new planet and story separate from previous titles. The game introduces a genetic modification system for player abilities and features modular base building. Future updates will focus on quality-of-life improvements and co-op features, with a four-player limit for multiplayer.
How to unlock Digestion in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock the Digestion Adaptation in Subnautica 2, a crucial mechanic for survival. Players must find an Angel Comb bulb in the ocean north of their Lifepod to gain the ability to eat fish without negative side effects, which also unlocks the Habitat Builder blueprint.
How to remove Bloom Biofilm in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to remove Bloom Biofilm in Subnautica 2 using the Sonic Resonator tool. The Bloom Biofilm often blocks access to colony ruins, which contain valuable items and posters to scan. Crafting the Sonic Resonator requires specific components like titanium ingots and lead, with some materials found in colony ruins.
How to build a base in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to build a base in Subnautica 2, a process that requires unlocking the Habitat Builder tool by scanning two of them in the world. Players will need resources like titanium, quartz, and copper to construct their underwater habitat and expand it near essential resources and natural currents for power generation.
I've spent over 30 hours in Subnautica 2—here are my top 20 quick tips to get started under the sea
This guide offers over 20 essential tips for new players starting in Subnautica 2, covering early game priorities like food, water, scanning, base building, and essential tools. It emphasizes securing resources, unlocking vital skills and equipment, and navigating the underwater world effectively to survive and progress.
I’m Deeply Upset Subnautica 2 Won’t Let Me Mutate Into A Little Aquatic Freak
Subnautica 2 game design lead Anthony Gallegos confirmed that the game will feature minor adaptations for the player character, but not significant mutations into aquatic freaks. These adaptations are described as secondary progression layers, akin to action-RPG skills, rather than a core focus on character transformation. The game is currently in early access on Xbox Series X|S and PC, with plans for a lengthy development period.
How to get lithium in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to locate and gather lithium in Subnautica 2, a rare metal found primarily in The Great Jaw early in the game. Players will need specific equipment like the Sonic Resonator and Standard Air Tank to access the lithium within the giant mouth structure. Later in the game, lithium can also be found in hot caves below the Tadpole Pens.
How to get salt in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to find salt in Subnautica 2, a crucial ingredient for crafting Power Cells and the Tadpole vehicle. Salt can be found early in a cave southeast of the Lifepod, near Chap's black box, and also respawns over time. Additional locations include the volcanic vents area and deeper regions like The Great Jaw, though the latter requires Heat Tolerance adaptation.
How to get sulfur in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to find sulfur in Subnautica 2, a crucial resource for crafting the Repair Tool and other items. Sulfur can be found as yellowish crystals on rock pillars southeast of the Lifepod, with larger deposits requiring the Sonic Resonator for mining. The Repair Tool is essential for accessing shipwrecks and obtaining the Rebreather.
Subnautica 2 lays strong foundations for an improved sequel, but the depths of early access remain murky
Subnautica 2 is showing promise in its early access phase, building upon fan feedback from its predecessors with a larger map and a return to a silent protagonist. While the initial biomes are less perilous than expected, the game introduces more challenging encounters and a compelling narrative as players venture deeper. Unknown Worlds Entertainment aims for a two to three-year early access period, with the potential for the sequel to reach the heights of the original Subnautica.
How to build rooms in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock and build rooms in Subnautica 2, a crucial step for expanding your underwater base. Players need to find a 'Room recipe data card' or scan a Processor, with a specific colony ruin location detailed for acquiring both blueprints and other useful items like the High Capacity Air Tank.
How to increase O2 in Subnautica 2
This guide details various methods for increasing oxygen capacity in Subnautica 2, which is crucial for deeper exploration and resource gathering. It covers early-game options like Oxygen Tunics and Bloom Sap funnels, as well as upgrades such as the Standard Air Tank and High Capacity Air Tank, and utility items like Air Bladders and the Rebreather.
How to build a Tadpole in Subnautica 2
This guide details how to find and craft the Tadpole vehicle in Subnautica 2. Players must scan three Tadpole fragments scattered across various early-game locations, including the Old Habitat and ravines near the Lifepod. Once the blueprint is unlocked, players will need to construct a Moonpool, Tadpole Dock, and Vehicle Fabricator in their base, gathering resources like titanium, copper wire, glass, and a power cell.
How to get gold in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to find gold in Subnautica 2, a crucial resource for crafting items like the Advanced Wiring Kit and System Chip, as well as building structures such as the Thermal Plant. Gold can be found in volcanic vent regions, particularly around a crashed colony ship east of the Lifepod, but players will need the Heat Tolerance adaptation to survive the environment.
