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How to unlock Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock the Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2 by scanning three fragments found in specific locations. It also details the materials needed to build the Bioreactor and how to craft fuel sources like biofuel blocks to power it.
How to unlock Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock the Bioreactor blueprint in Subnautica 2 by scanning three fragments found in specific locations. It also details the materials needed to build the Bioreactor and how to craft fuel sources like biofuel blocks to power it.
Hydroelectric Turbine blueprint locations in Subnautica 2 and how to use
This guide details the locations of the Hydroelectric Turbine blueprints in Subnautica 2, which are essential for establishing a sustainable power source for your base. The article explains how to find these blueprints and how to utilize the turbine to harness tidal energy, noting the crafting requirements of Copper, Titanium, and Silver.
How to make the vehicle fabricator fit in Subnautica 2
This guide addresses the frustration of not being able to place the vehicle fabricator in Subnautica 2. It provides solutions to overcome this common placement issue within the game's crafting and base building mechanics.
How To Unlock Metal Farms In Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock and craft Metal Farms in Subnautica 2, a contraption that allows players to passively gather resources. It details the location of the Metal Farms sub-zone, the materials required for crafting, and how to operate the farm once built. The article also notes that Subnautica 2 is currently in early access, with more content expected.
How To Get The Hydroelectric Turbine In Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to find and craft the Hydroelectric Turbine in Subnautica 2, a crucial component for base power generation. Players need to locate four fragments in underwater currents and gather materials like Titanium, Copper, and Silver to build it. The turbine consistently generates 12 energy per second when placed in a water current and can be connected to a base via Power Transmitters.
How to get a fully functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to obtain a fully functional Fabricator in Subnautica 2 by unlocking base building, constructing a base, and crafting a new Fabricator within it. The base game's Lifepod Fabricator is a basic version, while the new one unlocks advanced blueprints like the Sonic Resonator and Repair Tool.
Subnautica 2's first update will add a sprint button, because players are building their bases too big: "they might want to go a little bit faster"
Subnautica 2's first update will introduce quality-of-life improvements including a sprint mechanic, intended to help players navigate their large bases more quickly. Future updates will add proximity chat, emotes, player revives, and eventually larger expansions with new biomes and creatures. The game recently launched into Steam Early Access.
How to unlock base building in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock and build bases in Subnautica 2. Players must first craft a Habitat Builder tool by gathering resources like titanium, quartz, and copper to create a Survival Multitool and Scanner. Scanning two found Habitat Builder tools unlocks the blueprint for crafting your own, allowing access to a build menu for various base components and furniture.
Buddies and better base building: Previewing Subnautica 2’s newly launched early access
Subnautica 2 has launched into Early Access, emphasizing exploration, base building, and co-op multiplayer for up to four players. Unknown Worlds developers highlighted new mechanics like player adaptation to the environment and a flexible save system for multiplayer sessions. The game is planned for two years of development with ongoing updates to expand its world and story.
How to get a fully functioning fabricator in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to craft a fully functioning fabricator in Subnautica 2, a process that requires building a new base. Players will need to craft a Survival Multitool, a Scanner, and a Habitat Builder by gathering specific resources like titanium, copper, quartz, and Acidic Raion Pouches. Once the Habitat Builder is crafted, players can construct a base room and hatch, then place the fabricator inside, followed by a solar panel for power.
Subnautica 2 Habitat Builder fragment locations
This guide details the locations of the two Habitat Builder fragments needed to unlock the blueprint in Subnautica 2. Finding these fragments is crucial for early base construction, as new mechanics require building a base sooner than in the original game. Once the blueprint is scanned, players gain access to essential base blueprints, including the fabricator.
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.
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 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.
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.
Outbound Resources Guide - Food, Materials & Crafting
This guide details how to find food, crafting materials, and raw materials in the cozy exploration and base-building game Outbound. It lists various resources, their locations across different biomes, and the tools or crafting requirements needed to obtain them.
AGRONOM Announced: Build Your Efficient Robotic Home on Mars
MindEdges and Skystone Games have announced AGRONOM, an automation farming game set on Mars. Players will build a Martian homestead, blending the mechanical depth of games like Satisfactory and Factorio with Eastern European traditions. The game challenges players to optimize production chains while creating a cozy, personalized settlement.
MYSTICORE: Co-op Survival Strategy from the creator of SteamWorld
Gnista Games announced Mysticore: Towers & Timber, a co-op survival strategy game for PC planned for release in 2027. Designed for 1-4 players, the game combines RTS-style base building with direct hero control and hands-on combat, featuring cute voxel visuals and gory combat. The studio was founded by Olle Håkansson, a veteran developer known for the SteamWorld series.
One Military Camp coming to Nintendo Switch 2
Abylight has announced that One Military Camp, a strategy and base-building game, is coming to the Nintendo Switch 2. The port will include the full campaign, Sandbox Mode, all previously released PC biomes, and full customization options. Abylight is also developing a new control system adapted for mouse controls and other improvements.
