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Subnautica 2 is just as beautiful and expansive as its predecessors, with no early access cobwebs to be seen
Subnautica 2 offers a beautiful and expansive survival experience, building upon its predecessors without early access issues. Players are dropped onto an alien ocean planet where they must craft equipment and build bases to survive. The game emphasizes exploration and discovery, with a compelling narrative woven through audio logs and environmental storytelling.
How to unlock new crafting blueprints in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to unlock new crafting blueprints in Subnautica 2. Players must scan objects in the environment, including broken equipment, wildlife, and materials, to discover new recipes for their Fabricator. Key upgrades are often found within wrecks or outposts.
How to craft a basic battery in Subnautica 2
This guide explains how to craft a basic battery in Subnautica 2, a crucial item for powering outposts and tools. Players need to gather 2 Copper and 1 Acidic Raion Pouch from caves below the lifepod and then use the replicator to craft the battery.
Forza Horizon 6 Review 🗾
Forza Horizon 6 offers a vast open world set in Japan, featuring diverse landscapes and dynamic weather. The game introduces new race types like touge battles and food delivery missions, alongside over 500 customizable cars. While the environments can sometimes feel repetitive, the core racing mechanics and exploration opportunities provide a compelling experience.
After seven hours in early access, Subnautica 2 feels more like a remake than a sea-quel, but it has plenty of room to grow
Subnautica 2 has launched into early access, offering a familiar yet engrossing survival and exploration experience focused on managing oxygen. While it shares many similarities with its predecessors, particularly the original Subnautica, the sequel introduces new mechanics like biomods and more flexible base building. The game's narrative delves into themes of corporate AI, fallen human society, and posthumanist disarray, set against the backdrop of a visually impressive, Unreal Engine 5-powered ocean environment.
Subnautica 2 has hooked me on an irresistible mystery
Subnautica 2's early access build immerses players in the mystery of planet Proteus, where survival and exploration are paramount. Despite the overwhelming environment and constant threat of death, the game's focus on discovery and uncovering a spreading infection keeps players engaged. The developer, Unknown Worlds, emphasizes ingenuity and fabrication over combat, creating an intentionally stressful yet compelling experience.
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.
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.
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 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.
Order of the Sinking Star Coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and Steam This Year
Order of the Sinking Star, a puzzle adventure game from Jonathan Blow, creator of Braid and The Witness, is set to launch on Nintendo Switch 2 and PC via Steam later this year. The game features over 1,000 handcrafted puzzles across four distinct worlds, with multiple playable characters and interconnected mechanics. Steam Deck support will also be included.
Subnautica 2 - Guides Hub
This guide hub for Subnautica 2, developed by Unknown Worlds Entertainment, offers assistance for players navigating the game's survival and exploration elements. It includes tips on initial gameplay, managing hunger and thirst with alien food, increasing oxygen capacity, and locating essential crafting materials like Lithium. More guides will be added as the game progresses through early access.
CALX Steam Demo Expanded Ahead of June 4 PC Launch
Dear Villagers and True Colors have released a significant update for the CALX demo on Steam, expanding its content ahead of the game's PC launch on June 4. The update allows players to complete the first zone, introduces new enemies, and showcases more of the atmospheric 3D action-adventure's puzzles and combat. Console versions for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and Nintendo Switch are planned for a later release in 2026.
How to get a horse in Palia – Before the Dawn walkthrough
This guide details how to obtain a free horse mount in Palia's Royal Highlands update. Players must reach the Royal Highlands, find the NPC Hassian, and free a horse trapped in amber using a pickaxe after starting the 'Before the Dawn' quest. Feeding the horse Dawnspur Lilies and riding it will allow players to claim it as their mount for faster exploration.
Palia: All Royal Highlands Stables Locations
This guide details the locations of all five stables within Palia's new Royal Highlands region, which serve as fast travel points. Finding these stables is part of the "Highland Stables" side quest and unlocks the "Highlands Pioneer" achievement. Players can fast travel to these locations for a small in-game gold cost.
Catch, breed, and admire! The Aquarium is available to try for free on PC
A free demo for the upcoming PC game The Aquarium is now available on Steam. Developed by Eiwar Games and published by Ultimate Games S.A., the game is a relaxing aquarist simulator with adventure and exploration elements. The full game is set to launch in Early Access on PC in 2026, with console versions for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S planned for later.
Outbound review - the camper van survival game
Outbound is a mellow survival and crafting game where players drive a camper van through a wilderness, foraging and upgrading their vehicle. Despite well-implemented mechanics and a pleasant environment, the game's lack of narrative, threat, or clear goals ultimately makes the experience feel hollow and dull. It is available on PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X/S, and PC.
How to explore and fix the Windmill in Outbound
This guide details how to explore and fix the Windmill landmark in the game Outbound. Players must repair a Cogwheel using 20 Scrap Metal and then find three key items: the Signal Decryptor, Terminal Executable, and Password Databank to unlock a Terminal and obtain the Mortar and Pestle Blueprint.
How to lower the drawbridge and fix broken bridges in Outbound
This guide explains how to repair broken bridges and lower the drawbridge in the game Outbound. Players need to collect 20 Everwood logs, craft 10 Everwood Planks at a Sawmill, and then use these planks to repair the bridges on either side of the drawbridge. Once at least one bridge is repaired, players can access the control center to lower the drawbridge and continue their road trip.
