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Blueprints, vehicles, base pieces, and route blockers.

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Creature scans, BioMods, puzzle logic, and starter planning.

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Subnautica 2 Beginner Guide

A practical first-session route for oxygen, tools, scanning, shelter, and safe exploration in Subnautica 2 Early Access.

Start by stabilizing oxygen and food, scan anything that unlocks movement or storage, place an early base near repeatable resources, then push outward only after you can return safely.

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Story in Starter Shelf

Depth / Distance

20m - 160m / 0.2 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Starter route gameplay evidence frame00:18
Use the first route as a safe loop: one objective out, one clear return line back.
Resource stop gameplay evidence frame00:58
Pick up materials that solve oxygen, scanning, storage, power, or mobility before hoarding extras.
Objective turn gameplay evidence frame01:45
Confirm the route objective, then return before the first-session loop becomes a blind push.
7 min3 visual framesbeginnerprogressionsurvivalOpen guide
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Early Access Starting Route

A low-spoiler route for turning the first hour into tools, scans, storage, safer map knowledge, and repeatable early progression.

Use the opening hour to build a repeatable loop: scan nearby fragments, identify common resources, create storage, and only then follow distant signals.

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Story in Opening route shelf

Depth / Distance

40m - 220m / 0.5 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Turn-back point gameplay evidence frame01:45
A good first route ends with a clean return and a clear next craft.
First route band gameplay evidence frame00:18
Start the save with a repeatable route band instead of chasing every signal at once.
Resource checkpoint gameplay evidence frame00:58
Use early pickups only when they unlock oxygen, scanning, storage, power, or mobility.
6 min3 visual framesearly accessroutenew playerOpen guide
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Multiplayer Co-op Guide

How to split jobs, share discoveries, avoid duplicated work, and keep co-op exploration organized in Subnautica 2.

In co-op, assign one player to route marking, one to scanning, one to resource hauling, and one to base preparation so the group progresses without four people chasing the same fragment.

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Bases in Shared base staging shelf

Depth / Distance

120m - 300m / 0.8 km

Confidence

Estimated

Session setup gameplay evidence frame00:12
Co-op guide value begins with a clean session setup and a shared objective.
Role split gameplay evidence frame00:44
Split scan, storage, scouting, and building jobs so players stop duplicating work.
Shared objective gameplay evidence frame01:31
Review the next objective together before rare materials or route time get wasted.
6 min3 visual framesco-opmultiplayerteam playOpen guide
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Best First Base Location

How to choose a first base site with safe oxygen routes, repeatable resources, visibility, and room to expand.

Pick a first base near common resources, shallow return paths, clear sightlines, and at least one safe route into deeper exploration. Do not optimize for beauty before survival.

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Bases in Starter basin edge

Depth / Distance

80m - 220m / 0.6 km

Confidence

Field-tested

Safe starter site gameplay evidence frame00:52
The first base should make returns shorter, not simply look dramatic on the map.
Nearby resource lane gameplay evidence frame01:45
Choose a site that sits near repeat materials without forcing deep detours too early.
Expansion clearance gameplay evidence frame09:36
Leave enough open water for power, storage, scanner coverage, and vehicle approach lines.
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Oxygen and Survival Tips

Survival habits for oxygen timers, inventory pressure, food, water, and route discipline in Subnautica 2.

Treat oxygen as a route budget, not a warning sound. Turn back before panic, carry only what supports the objective, and build upgrades that extend safe decision time.

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Story in Shallow practice route

Depth / Distance

80m - 360m / 0.9 km

Confidence

Estimated

Inventory discipline gameplay evidence frame00:58
Pick up route-critical items first and ignore clutter that does not solve the next blocker.
Oxygen route start gameplay evidence frame00:18
Begin each dive with a named target so oxygen gets spent on progress, not wandering.
Return timing gameplay evidence frame01:45
Turn back while the path home is still obvious; that habit prevents early lost-inventory runs.
5 min3 visual framesoxygensurvivalbeginner tipsOpen guide
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Crafting Progression Guide

A practical crafting priority list for tools, storage, mobility, base modules, and safer exploration.

Crafting progression should remove the biggest blocker in front of you: oxygen, storage, mobility, power, or hazard access. Avoid spending rare materials until an unlock clearly expands your route.

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Resources in Mid-shallow material hub

Depth / Distance

220m - 500m / 1.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Recipe blocker gameplay evidence frame00:40
Read the next recipe before farming so the material run has a real finish condition.
Material priority gameplay evidence frame01:50
Prioritize materials tied to oxygen, scanning, storage, mobility, and base workflow.
Crafting loop gameplay evidence frame04:20
Return and craft as soon as the blocker is solved instead of stretching the route.
7 min3 visual framescraftingprogressiontoolsOpen guide
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Map and Biomes Overview

A spoiler-light map planning guide for thinking about biomes, depth, resources, hazards, and route escalation.

Use the map as a set of risk bands: starter safety, resource routes, deeper unlock paths, hazard zones, and late progression spaces. Versioned biome details can be added as the Early Access map stabilizes.

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Story in Central route band

Depth / Distance

250m - 700m / 1.2 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Biome landmark gameplay evidence frame03:03
Map reading starts with landmark shape and depth band before individual pickups.
Depth band gameplay evidence frame06:07
Treat each biome band as a route tier with different oxygen, vehicle, and threat pressure.
Secret route clue gameplay evidence frame08:09
Secret locations become repeatable only when the entry landmark and exit line are recorded.
6 min3 visual framesmapbiomesroutesOpen guide
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Resource Priority List

Which resources to prioritize first, which to store, and which to avoid hoarding until a recipe proves they matter.

Prioritize resources that unlock oxygen, scanning, storage, power, mobility, and base expansion. Keep a small reserve of common materials, but do not fill storage with unknown items before recipes demand them.

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Resources in Mixed material shelf

Depth / Distance

260m - 600m / 1.1 km

Confidence

Field-tested

Upgrade priority gameplay evidence frame01:50
Give oxygen, scanning, power, storage, and mobility resources priority over hoarding.
Material blocker gameplay evidence frame00:40
The best resource list ranks materials by what they unlock for the next route.
Storage rule gameplay evidence frame04:20
Store common materials in small known reserves and keep rare materials attached to recipes.
5 min3 visual framesresourcesmaterialscraftingOpen guide
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Scanner Fragments Guide

How to think about fragment scanning, unlock priorities, duplicate scans, and route planning around discoveries.

Scan fragments that unlock information, movement, storage, or safer returns before chasing cosmetic or comfort unlocks. Record where fragments appear so patch changes are easier to verify.

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Fragments in Fragment sweep shelf

Depth / Distance

260m - 540m / 1.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Fragment room gameplay evidence frame00:25
Fragment routes are easier when every room or wreck section becomes a checkpoint.
Blueprint progress gameplay evidence frame01:14
Check blueprint progress after each scan so the route does not become a repeated sweep.
Databox check gameplay evidence frame02:29
Databox and fragment stops should have a clear return path before you continue deeper.
6 min3 visual framesscannerfragmentsblueprintsOpen guide
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Vehicles and Upgrades

A vehicle and upgrade planning guide for depth, storage, route safety, and progression in Subnautica 2.

Treat vehicles and upgrades as route enablers. Build or upgrade when a new path requires more range, safer returns, storage capacity, or hazard tolerance.

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Fragments in Mobility upgrade route

Depth / Distance

400m - 760m / 1.5 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Upgrade menu gameplay evidence frame00:32
Vehicle upgrades matter when they change the next route, depth band, or storage limit.
Depth gate gameplay evidence frame01:58
Depth modules should be treated as progression gates before comfort modules.
Module route gameplay evidence frame03:56
Test new modules on a known route before pushing into a dangerous new zone.
6 min3 visual framesvehiclesupgradesprogressionOpen guide
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Bosses and Threats Overview

A conservative encounter hub for major threats, boss-like moments, escape planning, and Early Access verification.

Prepare for major threats by scouting exits, carrying only mission-critical items, scanning from safety, and leaving before the encounter turns into a panic route.

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Threats in Threat transition edge

Depth / Distance

500m - 850m / 1.8 km

Confidence

Estimated

Attack read gameplay evidence frame01:43
Read posture and turn direction as the warning that the route is no longer free.
Threat silhouette gameplay evidence frame00:26
Threat pages should help players recognize the creature before they are already too close.
Escape window gameplay evidence frame04:42
Every dangerous route needs an exit window before it needs a bravery plan.
6 min3 visual framesbossesthreatsencountersOpen guide
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Leviathan-Class Threats

How to approach large predator and leviathan-class threat zones without losing scans, resources, or your return route.

Do not treat leviathan-class zones as normal resource routes. Enter with an exit plan, scan from controlled angles, and leave as soon as the objective is complete.

Marker

Leviathans in Outer leviathan patrol edge

Depth / Distance

650m - 1,000m / 2.0 km

Confidence

Estimated

Class recognition gameplay evidence frame00:26
Use size, silhouette, and movement line to separate Leviathan-class threats from ambient fauna.
Aggro posture gameplay evidence frame01:43
When the body angle turns toward the player, stop advancing and prepare the exit.
Route breakaway gameplay evidence frame04:42
A repeatable Leviathan route records cover, open water, and the breakaway direction.
6 min3 visual framesleviathancreaturesthreat zonesOpen guide
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How to Survive the First Major Encounter

A panic-proof checklist for the first time Subnautica 2 turns exploration into a serious threat encounter.

Pause the objective, locate the exit, preserve oxygen, and leave with the information you gained. The first encounter is a scouting lesson, not a full-clear mission.

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Threats in First threat transition

Depth / Distance

450m - 800m / 1.6 km

Confidence

Estimated

Hostile cue gameplay evidence frame00:24
The first survival skill is identifying the earliest hostile cue, not reacting to the hit.
Abort route gameplay evidence frame03:00
Abort the route before oxygen, visibility, or tool readiness collapses together.
Close pass gameplay evidence frame01:36
A close pass is useful evidence only if the exit lane remains visible.
5 min3 visual framesencountersurvivalboss prepOpen guide
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Puzzle Guide Overview

A spoiler-aware guide to reading Subnautica 2 puzzles, terminals, route locks, power routing, and alien structure clues.

Most progression puzzles should be approached as information problems: scan the room, identify power or access requirements, trace the route, then solve only the blocker in front of you.

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Puzzles in Alien structure approach

Depth / Distance

650m - 950m / 1.9 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Objective state gameplay evidence frame02:18
Puzzle routes should begin by reading what the room is asking before pressing devices.
Symbol room gameplay evidence frame07:40
Symbols, power states, and doors form a sequence; record the clue before the solution.
Door result gameplay evidence frame09:12
After an interaction, confirm what changed before moving to the next room.
6 min3 visual framespuzzlesprogressionalien structuresOpen guide
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Power Routing Puzzles

How to read power-flow rooms, cable paths, terminals, and inactive devices without burning oxygen or missing progression clues.

For power routing, trace visible inputs and outputs first, then inspect inactive devices from source to destination. If nothing reacts, you likely need a scan, item, or later unlock.

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Puzzles in Powered structure route

Depth / Distance

780m - 1,000m / 2.1 km

Confidence

Estimated

Power device gameplay evidence frame02:28
Power puzzles start with the device that clearly changes room state.
Deep entry gameplay evidence frame04:19
The route into a power room matters because the return is often the real risk.
Activation room gameplay evidence frame07:24
Confirm the activation state before assuming the puzzle is solved.
5 min3 visual framespowerpuzzlesterminalsOpen guide
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Alien Structure Puzzles

A careful route framework for reading alien structures, terminals, symbols, and locked interior routes in Subnautica 2.

Alien structures should be cleared methodically: scan first, map the room, identify locks, avoid wasting oxygen, and return when a missing tool or story trigger becomes obvious.

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Puzzles in Deep Zone structure

Depth / Distance

900m+ / 1.9 km

Confidence

Estimated

Symbol read gameplay evidence frame07:40
A symbol frame is useful when it shows why the next interaction is correct.
Objective panel gameplay evidence frame02:18
Alien structure pages should separate room reading, device order, and route safety.
Unlocked path gameplay evidence frame09:12
Once a door or turbine changes state, reset the route plan before pushing deeper.
6 min3 visual framesalien structurespuzzlesprogression locksOpen guide
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Collectibles Overview

A completion-focused overview for lore logs, PDA entries, blueprints, rare materials, and base module finds.

Track collectibles by type and route, not by memory. Separate story logs, blueprint unlocks, rare materials, and base modules so completion checks stay readable after patches.

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Story in Completion sweep band

Depth / Distance

Variable / 1.6 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Collectible room gameplay evidence frame00:25
Collectibles are useful when the guide explains what the pickup unlocks, not only where it sits.
Blueprint menu gameplay evidence frame01:14
Use blueprint menus to confirm whether a collectible route is complete or still missing parts.
Databox stop gameplay evidence frame02:29
Databox stops should be tied to a landmark so players can return without guesswork.
5 min3 visual framescollectiblescompletiontrackingOpen guide
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PDA and Lore Logs

How to track PDA entries, environmental storytelling, lore logs, and missed narrative clues without over-spoiling the route.

Track lore logs by region and story beat. Avoid reading ahead if you want discovery, but keep a completion list so missed entries can be revisited later.

Marker

Story in Lore route shelf

Depth / Distance

300m - 700m / 1.7 km

Confidence

Estimated

Habitat approach gameplay evidence frame00:28
Lore routes need exterior orientation before the player starts reading interior rooms.
Interior entry gameplay evidence frame01:23
Pause at the entry and keep the return line clear before scanning room details.
Lore room gameplay evidence frame01:41
The best lore note tells players what changed in the story and where to go next.
5 min3 visual framesPDAlorelogsOpen guide
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Blueprint Collectibles

A blueprint collection framework for scanner unlocks, crafting progression, base modules, and vehicle upgrades.

Blueprints matter most when they unlock new routes. Prioritize scans tied to oxygen, movement, storage, power, vehicles, and base expansion before completion cleanup.

Marker

Fragments in Blueprint cleanup band

Depth / Distance

350m - 850m / 1.8 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Blueprint progress gameplay evidence frame01:14
Track progress after each confirmed fragment so the player knows when to leave.
Equipment room gameplay evidence frame00:25
Blueprint collectibles should show the room context before the scan target.
Databox proof gameplay evidence frame02:29
Databox proof turns a vague location note into a repeatable checklist item.
6 min3 visual framesblueprintsscannercompletionOpen guide
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Rare Materials Tracker

A versioned tracker for rare materials, where to record them, when to spend them, and how to avoid waste.

Treat rare materials as route keys. Store them separately, label the source region, and spend them only when the recipe clearly unlocks depth, mobility, power, or story access.

Marker

Resources in Deep resource cleanup band

Depth / Distance

650m - 1,000m / 2.2 km

Confidence

Estimated

Rare route band gameplay evidence frame00:14
Rare material pages should teach depth band and landmark before naming the pickup.
Material node gameplay evidence frame00:42
Confirm the material visually, then collect the recipe amount instead of widening the sweep.
Inventory check gameplay evidence frame01:16
Rare materials need inventory discipline so they do not disappear into unsorted storage.
5 min3 visual framesrare materialsresourcescompletionOpen guide
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Base Module Collectibles

How to track base module scans, useful habitat unlocks, and the difference between comfort modules and progression modules.

Scan base modules that improve storage, power, crafting, and safe returns before chasing decorative or comfort unlocks. A readable base accelerates every later route.

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Bases in Module scan route

Depth / Distance

180m - 520m / 1.1 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Module menu gameplay evidence frame00:27
Base module collectibles are valuable when they improve workflow, storage, power, or Biolab space.
Databox room gameplay evidence frame01:48
Tie each databox to a room or exterior checkpoint instead of a loose coordinate.
Blueprint unlock gameplay evidence frame05:24
After unlocking a module, return and decide whether it improves the current base plan.
5 min3 visual framesbase moduleshabitatblueprintsOpen guide
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Hammerhead Threat Guide

A patch-tracking guide for Hammerhead behavior, Tadpole interactions, flare response, and safe escape routes.

Treat Hammerheads as active Early Access tuning targets. Keep a retreat vector, test flare response after hotfixes, and avoid leaving Tadpoles in exposed routes until behavior is verified.

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Threats in Hammerhead patrol test edge

Depth / Distance

500m - 850m / 1.7 km

Confidence

Estimated

Threat read gameplay evidence frame17:43
Use creature posture and route pressure to decide whether Hammerhead contact is safe to observe.
Scan subject gameplay evidence frame31:01
Scan windows only matter when the escape line remains obvious.
Large creature lane gameplay evidence frame35:27
Large-creature lanes should be crossed with a destination, not explored as open water.
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Marrowbreach Threat Guide

How to track Marrowbreach attack spacing, damage changes, mitigation tests, and safe scan windows during Early Access.

Do not memorize old Marrowbreach timing. Its damage and attack cadence have been patch targets, so plan around distance, cover, tool response, and build-specific field notes.

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Threats in Deep predator spacing edge

Depth / Distance

650m - 980m / 2.2 km

Confidence

Estimated

Close pass gameplay evidence frame01:36
A close pass means the guide should discuss spacing, tool readiness, and oxygen margin.
Hostile cue gameplay evidence frame00:24
Marrowbreach notes should teach the first behavior cue that turns a route unsafe.
Route risk gameplay evidence frame03:00
Rate the threat by how it affects route repeatability, not only raw damage.
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Nibbler Threat Guide

A practical Nibbler guide for perception range, circling behavior, movement changes, and Survival Tool response.

Nibblers are small enough to underestimate but have multiple patch-tuned behaviors. Watch perception range, circling time, speed, and tool sensitivity before committing to caves or tight routes.

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Threats in Small threat clutter route

Depth / Distance

250m - 600m / 1.1 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Travel risk gameplay evidence frame03:00
The route risk is whether the creature forces inefficient movement or repeated tool use.
Small threat cue gameplay evidence frame00:24
Small threats still matter when they interrupt scanning, oxygen timing, or resource collection.
Close pass gameplay evidence frame01:36
Use close-pass footage to explain spacing and when to ignore versus retreat.
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Tadpole Submersible Guide

How to use the Tadpole as a route-planning anchor for biome pushes, co-op hauling, vehicle safety, and threat retreats.

Use the Tadpole as a mobile return plan, not just a faster swim. Park it where terrain gives a clean exit, then run short scouting spokes from that anchor.

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Fragments in Vehicle staging route

Depth / Distance

350m - 700m / 1.6 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Fragment route gameplay evidence frame00:53
The Tadpole route starts with a repeatable heading before fragment scanning begins.
Chassis scan gameplay evidence frame01:03
Confirm each fragment visually and check blueprint progress before collecting side materials.
Wreck checkpoint gameplay evidence frame01:56
Treat wrecks and structures as checkpoints so the vehicle unlock route can be repeated.
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Flares and Survival Tool Guide

How to treat flares and the Survival Tool as mitigation tools for creature tests, route recovery, and Early Access threat pages.

Carry mitigation tools when you enter uncertain fauna routes, but test them deliberately. Flares and Survival Tool response can change with patches, so record build-specific results.

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Threats in Tool test pocket

Depth / Distance

300m - 650m / 1.3 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Threat cue gameplay evidence frame00:24
Survival tools should be explained at the first readable threat cue, not after panic starts.
Tool window gameplay evidence frame01:36
A tool window exists only while oxygen, spacing, and escape direction are still under control.
Route safety gameplay evidence frame03:00
Flares and defensive items are route tools: they buy time to leave, not permission to linger.
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All Leviathans and Where to Find Them

A versioned Leviathan index for Collector, Shiver, Great Jaw, and Deepwing Brooder routes, with safer scouting habits for Early Access.

Early Access reporting currently centers on four Leviathan-class encounters: Collector, Shiver, Great Jaw, and Deepwing Brooder. Treat locations as route bands, not fixed coordinates, and scout each area with a clean escape line.

Marker

Leviathans in Leviathan watchlist band

Depth / Distance

700m - 1,100m / 2.5 km

Confidence

Estimated

Leviathan face read gameplay evidence frame00:26
Use the first clean sighting to identify the silhouette before committing to a scan route.
Attack posture gameplay evidence frame01:43
Hold distance when the creature turns toward the player; this is the cue to stop advancing.
Route escape window gameplay evidence frame04:42
The safest route notes are built around open water, visible cover, and a planned retreat vector.
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Collector Leviathan Guide

A spoiler-aware route and safety framework for finding, observing, and escaping the Collector Leviathan.

Approach Collector reports as a high-risk scouting route: enter with vehicle support, observe from the edge, avoid tunnel vision on the scan, and leave before the route closes behind you.

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Leviathans in Kelp Trench outer wall

Depth / Distance

700m - 1,000m / 2.1 km

Confidence

Estimated

Approach line gameplay evidence frame00:06
Enter from a stable landmark instead of swimming straight toward the scan target.
Scan distance gameplay evidence frame00:17
Use the scanner only when the body angle is readable and the route back is still open.
Retreat angle gameplay evidence frame00:55
Break away toward cover after the scan instead of trying to circle the creature.
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Silver Location Guide

Where to start looking for Silver in Subnautica 2, including the early green-light cave route north of the Lifepod.

A common early Silver route is north of the Lifepod, roughly 400 to 500 meters out, where green-lit cave systems and mineral nodes begin to appear. Bring oxygen margin and do not overstay the first trip.

Marker

Resources in Twilight Plateau edge

Depth / Distance

400m - 500m / 0.9 km

Confidence

Field-tested

Starter heading gameplay evidence frame00:50
Leave the pod with a simple heading and avoid collecting every visible node on the way out.
Cave entry gameplay evidence frame01:41
The route becomes useful once you identify a repeatable cave mouth, not just a single node.
Silver node check gameplay evidence frame02:07
Prioritize scanning and oxygen discipline before clearing every nearby outcrop.
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Lead Location Guide

A practical early Lead route focused on the ravine northeast of the Lifepod, the caves below it, and safe repeat farming.

For early Lead, check the ravine northeast of the Lifepod, around the 250 to 300 meter travel band, then inspect cave walls and mineral nodes below the ravine with enough oxygen to back out.

Marker

Resources in Ridge trench

Depth / Distance

250m - 450m / 0.8 km

Confidence

Field-tested

Lifepod heading gameplay evidence frame00:31
Use the shallow terrain as a return breadcrumb before dropping into the ravine search.
Ravine check gameplay evidence frame00:52
The best early lead run is a repeatable ravine sweep, not a random outcrop hunt.
Lead pickup gameplay evidence frame01:13
Confirm the target node visually, collect, then leave before the route turns into a cave crawl.
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Sulfur Location Guide

How to look for Sulfur near early volcanic terrain, thermal features, and the southeastern Welcome Center route.

Sulfur is commonly reported around early volcanic or thermal terrain, especially on the southeast route toward the Welcome Center. Search shallow hot-rock areas carefully and return before the route turns into a deep push.

Marker

Resources in Kelp Trench thermal pocket

Depth / Distance

200m - 600m / 1.1 km

Confidence

Field-tested

Thermal route marker gameplay evidence frame00:21
Sulfur routes work best when the player follows heat-colored terrain and returns the same way.
Sulfur pocket gameplay evidence frame01:02
Look for the distinct yellow cluster against rock walls rather than sweeping open water.
Return path gameplay evidence frame01:23
Turn the pickup into a short loop; do not spend the last oxygen bar checking side rocks.
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Welcome Center First Route

A first-objective route from the Lifepod toward the Welcome Center, Anita, Chap, Camp One, and the Old Habitat lead-ins.

After stabilizing oxygen and basic supplies, use the Welcome Center as the first major route anchor. Treat Anita, Chap, Camp One, and the Old Habitat as progression beats, not errands to rush while underprepared.

Marker

Story in Starter Shelf

Depth / Distance

50m - 180m / 0.4 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Starter route gameplay evidence frame00:18
The first objective route starts with visible terrain and a clear return to safer shallows.
Resource stop gameplay evidence frame00:58
Gather only route-critical resources before pushing toward the next story marker.
Objective turn gameplay evidence frame01:45
The route should create a clear decision point: continue, surface, or return to craft.
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Best Base Locations Expanded

A more detailed base-location framework for choosing safe, useful, and expandable starter and midgame bases.

The best base location is the place that shortens repeated routes: near useful materials, visible landmarks, manageable threats, power options, and enough open space for storage, crafting, and vehicle access.

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Bases in Base candidate ring

Depth / Distance

120m - 600m / 1.2 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Starter base site gameplay evidence frame00:52
A strong starter base balances safety, visibility, and fast access to early materials.
Resource access gameplay evidence frame01:45
Good base locations shorten repeat trips instead of only looking impressive from the surface.
Expansion space gameplay evidence frame09:36
Leave room for power, storage, scanner coverage, and safe vehicle approach lines.
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All BioMods and Adaptations Guide

A practical BioMods and adaptations guide for tracking unlocks, route value, hazard answers, and upgrade priorities.

Treat BioMods as route-solving upgrades. Scan the unlock, identify the hazard or blocker it answers, equip only what supports the next dive, and record which biome or structure made the adaptation necessary.

Marker

Fragments in Adaptation unlock band

Depth / Distance

650m - 1,000m / 2.3 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Adaptation scan gameplay evidence frame01:29
Treat each biomod unlock as a route reward: scan, note the blocker it solves, then leave cleanly.
Upgrade console gameplay evidence frame07:24
Use the upgrade interface to connect the unlock to a real route problem, not just completion.
Loadout check gameplay evidence frame16:17
Before pushing deeper, confirm which adaptation is active and what hazard it is meant to answer.
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Tadpole Fragments Location Guide

A route-first Tadpole fragments guide for finding, scanning, and turning the vehicle unlock into safer deeper exploration.

Search Tadpole fragments as a short repeatable scan route. Start from a stable landmark, keep the scanner ready, check wreck or structure stops, and return once enough fragments are confirmed.

Marker

Fragments in Wreck approach

Depth / Distance

Wreck layer / 2.1 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Route out gameplay evidence frame00:53
Start the fragment route from a repeatable shallow heading so the return remains obvious.
Fragment scan gameplay evidence frame01:03
Keep the scanner ready and confirm the target before collecting side materials.
Wreck check gameplay evidence frame01:56
Fragment routes are easiest when each wreck or structure becomes a named checkpoint.
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How to Unlock the Habitat Builder Early

A beginner-safe route for unlocking the Habitat Builder early and converting the first scan route into a useful starter base.

Unlock the Habitat Builder by treating the scan route as a short objective chain: stabilize supplies, reach the blueprint stop, scan what matters, return, and build a practical starter base before pushing deeper.

Marker

Bases in Starter route branch

Depth / Distance

100m - 260m / 0.7 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Route marker gameplay evidence frame00:34
The early builder route should begin from a visible landmark before it asks for a deeper detour.
Blueprint stop gameplay evidence frame01:20
Treat each scan stop as progress only if you can still return and craft immediately.
Builder unlock gameplay evidence frame02:05
Once the builder unlock is confirmed, stop pushing and convert the route into a first base.
7 min3 visual frameshabitat builderbase buildingbeginnerOpen guide
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Old Habitat Walkthrough

A spoiler-aware Old Habitat walkthrough focused on approach safety, entrance checks, scanning order, and progression blockers.

Treat the Old Habitat as a structure route: orient outside, confirm the entry and exit, scan interior objects in layers, and leave when a missing tool or story state becomes obvious.

Marker

Story in Old Habitat approach

Depth / Distance

500m - 750m / 1.4 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Approach route gameplay evidence frame00:28
Use exterior terrain to orient before entering the Old Habitat route.
Door entry gameplay evidence frame01:23
Pause at the entrance and confirm the return lane before treating the structure as a puzzle room.
Interior check gameplay evidence frame01:41
Inside the habitat, scan and read the room in layers instead of rushing every interactable.
8 min3 visual framesold habitatwalkthroughpuzzleOpen guide
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Wakemaker Fragments Guide

Where to start looking for Wakemaker fragments, how to scan them cleanly, and when the mobility unlock should change your route plan.

Run Wakemaker fragments as a short scan route: identify the starting landmark, confirm each fragment before looting, and return to craft once the unlock is complete so the next dive benefits from better mobility.

Marker

Fragments in Wakemaker scan chain

Depth / Distance

450m - 850m / 1.8 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Route start gameplay evidence frame00:22
Wakemaker fragments should be planned as a short route, not a random sweep.
Fragment node gameplay evidence frame00:51
Confirm the fragment visually before spending oxygen checking nearby clutter.
Final check gameplay evidence frame01:27
After the last fragment, return and craft so the new mobility option changes the next route.
6 min3 visual frameswakemakerfragmentsmobilityOpen guide
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Scanner Station and Filters Guide

How to unlock, use, and think about Scanner Station filters so resource and blueprint routes become repeatable.

The Scanner Station is valuable when it turns guesswork into filter-driven routes. Use it to check what a biome can provide, then leave base with one target instead of sweeping randomly.

Marker

Bases in Scanner station staging

Depth / Distance

300m - 650m / 1.4 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Station console gameplay evidence frame00:50
Scanner Station value comes from turning repeated searches into filter-driven routes.
Filter scan gameplay evidence frame02:30
Use filters to confirm what the biome can provide before leaving the base.
Filter menu gameplay evidence frame03:20
The filter list becomes a practical checklist for resource loops and blueprint cleanup.
7 min3 visual framesscanner stationfiltersresourcesOpen guide
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Creatures Database Guide

A creature database framework for scanning wildlife, reading behavior, separating harmless fauna from threats, and tracking Early Access changes.

Build creature notes around behavior, biome, scan safety, and route impact. A good entry tells players whether to observe, avoid, scan from cover, or leave the area.

Marker

Threats in Creature observation corridor

Depth / Distance

350m - 850m / 1.6 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Threat read gameplay evidence frame17:43
Creature pages should tell players what posture means danger and what posture means observe.
Scan subject gameplay evidence frame31:01
A useful creature entry connects the scan target to behavior, biome, and route risk.
Large creature gameplay evidence frame35:27
Large wildlife needs a separate safety note from ordinary fauna entries.
8 min3 visual framescreaturesdatabasescanningOpen guide
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Biomes Map and Secret Locations

A map-first guide to biome landmarks, route bands, secret locations, and spoiler-controlled exploration notes.

Use biome guides as landmark maps, not just coordinate dumps. Learn the terrain shape, route band, hazard level, and return path before chasing secret locations.

Marker

Story in Secret location route grid

Depth / Distance

400m - 950m / 1.9 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Biome landmark gameplay evidence frame03:03
Map pages should teach landmark recognition before listing every possible marker.
Route band gameplay evidence frame06:07
A route band is more useful than a brittle coordinate when Early Access placements move.
Secret site gameplay evidence frame08:09
Secret locations should be saved as spoiler-controlled checkpoints with a clear return path.
8 min3 visual framesbiomesmapsecret locationsOpen guide
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Equipment Blueprint Locations

A blueprint route guide for equipment unlocks, databox checks, scanner stops, and post-route crafting priorities.

Treat equipment blueprints as route unlocks: scan or open the databox, confirm the blueprint menu, return to craft, and only then decide whether the route should continue.

Marker

Fragments in Equipment scan band

Depth / Distance

450m - 900m / 2.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Equipment room gameplay evidence frame00:25
Blueprint routes should start by identifying the room type before scanning every object.
Blueprint menu gameplay evidence frame01:14
Use the blueprint list as a progress audit after each scan route.
Databox check gameplay evidence frame02:29
Databoxes are most useful when tied to a route checkpoint and return plan.
7 min3 visual framesequipmentblueprintsdataboxOpen guide
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Metal Farm Blueprint Guide

How to evaluate Metal Farm unlock routes, resource loops, and repeatable farming value without overextending the first trip.

The Metal Farm is valuable when it shortens repeated resource loops. Find the blueprint, confirm the route, return to craft, and judge the farm by repeat value rather than one large material haul.

Marker

Resources in Mid-depth resource field

Depth / Distance

500m - 800m / 1.8 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Resource field gameplay evidence frame09:45
Metal Farm routes should be judged by repeatable resource access, not one lucky pickup.
Farm node gameplay evidence frame22:46
Use the blueprint to turn scattered metal gathering into a planned loop.
Route return gameplay evidence frame35:47
A farm is only good if the return trip is short, safe, and worth repeating.
7 min3 visual framesmetal farmresourcesblueprintOpen guide
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Room Blueprint Location Guide

A room blueprint guide for data boxes, base expansion planning, biolab space, and practical layout decisions.

Room blueprints matter when your base needs more usable layout space. Find the databox, confirm the unlock, return to base, and build only the room that solves your storage, crafting, or lab problem.

Marker

Bases in Room databox route

Depth / Distance

420m - 780m / 2.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Room blueprint menu gameplay evidence frame00:27
Room unlocks should be checked against what the base actually needs next.
Databox room gameplay evidence frame01:48
Tie each room databox to a recognizable interior or exterior checkpoint.
Final blueprint check gameplay evidence frame05:24
After the final scan, return to base and convert the unlock into usable layout space.
6 min3 visual framesroom blueprintbase modulesdataboxOpen guide
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Inventory Expansion Upgrades

How to find and prioritize inventory expansion upgrades so material routes become longer, safer, and less wasteful.

Inventory upgrades should be treated as route upgrades. Each expansion lets you bring home more useful materials, reduce forced returns, and revisit routes that were previously too slot-limited.

Marker

Fragments in Upgrade pickup chain

Depth / Distance

500m - 900m / 2.2 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Upgrade route gameplay evidence frame00:25
Inventory upgrades are route upgrades because they reduce forced returns.
Hidden cache gameplay evidence frame01:15
Cache-style upgrade stops need a landmark and a clear return direction.
Upgrade room gameplay evidence frame04:11
Once capacity improves, revisit material routes that were previously inventory-limited.
7 min3 visual framesinventoryupgradescapacityOpen guide
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Sonic and Feedback Resonator Upgrades

A practical Resonator upgrades guide for unlock routes, adaptation synergy, threat response, and route safety.

Treat Resonator upgrades as safety tools. Unlock them through a controlled route, test what they change against a known threat or blocker, and update your loadout before returning to deeper zones.

Marker

Fragments in Resonator upgrade route

Depth / Distance

650m - 980m / 2.4 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Resonator route start gameplay evidence frame00:32
Resonator upgrades should be connected to the routes and threats they make safer.
Resonator check gameplay evidence frame02:08
Check the unlock state before assuming a route blocker has changed.
Unlock site gameplay evidence frame06:24
The best unlock notes preserve the landmark, hazard, and reason to return.
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Cicada Wreck Lander Garage Guide

A route and checklist guide for the Cicada Wreck Lander Garage, including entry, databox checks, and safe exit habits.

Handle the Cicada Wreck Lander Garage like a compact wreck route: find the safe entry, scan or open the key objective, confirm the reward, and leave before interior searching becomes random.

Marker

Fragments in Cicada wreck route

Depth / Distance

650m - 900m / 2.3 km

Confidence

Estimated

Wreck entry gameplay evidence frame00:23
Start wreck routes by identifying the safe entrance and return line.
Garage route gameplay evidence frame01:08
Garage routes need a clean landmark because interiors can quickly become disorienting.
Databox check gameplay evidence frame01:54
Scan or open the objective, then leave before the route turns into random room clearing.
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Alien Observatory Door and Turbine Guide

A puzzle walkthrough framework for activating the Alien Observatory door, reading turbine steps, and checking room-state changes.

For the Alien Observatory, read the objective state first, interact with turbine or door devices in order, and verify what changed before leaving the room or forcing another action.

Marker

Puzzles in Alien observatory route

Depth / Distance

850m - 1,050m / 2.6 km

Confidence

Estimated

Objective list gameplay evidence frame02:18
Read the objective state before touching turbine or door interactions.
Symbol room gameplay evidence frame07:40
Alien rooms should be solved by reading symbols and device order first.
Door check gameplay evidence frame09:12
After the turbine step, verify what changed before moving to the next room.
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Giant Alien Power Plant Guide

A route and puzzle guide for starting the Giant Alien Power Plant, reading activation rooms, and preserving the return path.

Start the Giant Alien Power Plant by treating it as both a route and a puzzle: reach the device safely, identify the activation room, change one state at a time, and confirm the final room response.

Marker

Puzzles in Deep alien facility

Depth / Distance

1,000m+ / 2.8 km

Confidence

Estimated

Power device gameplay evidence frame02:28
Power Plant puzzles should begin with the device that clearly changes room state.
Deep entry gameplay evidence frame04:19
The route into the plant matters as much as the activation sequence.
Activation room gameplay evidence frame07:24
Track the final room state so players know whether the sequence actually worked.
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Gold Location Guide

A practical Gold route page for recipe blockers, node recognition, inventory planning, and safe return habits.

Farm Gold only after you know which recipe needs it. Start from a visible route band, confirm the Gold node, take a small target haul, and return before the search becomes mixed-resource wandering.

Marker

Resources in Mid-shallow mineral band

Depth / Distance

260m - 520m / 1.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Recipe context gameplay evidence frame00:18
Start Gold runs from the recipe or upgrade that actually needs the material.
Gold node check gameplay evidence frame00:42
Confirm the node visually before filling the inventory with general minerals.
Return check gameplay evidence frame01:12
The trip is done when the recipe blocker is solved, not when every node nearby is cleared.
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Triloite Location Guide

Where and how to approach Triloite as a focused material run with route planning, node checks, and safe exit decisions.

Use a short Triloite run: enter the reported biome band, identify the correct node or pickup, collect only what the recipe needs, and exit on the same line before visibility drops.

Marker

Resources in Triloite route band

Depth / Distance

450m - 780m / 1.7 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Biome entry gameplay evidence frame00:12
Use a recognizable entry line before searching for Triloite in the material band.
Triloite check gameplay evidence frame00:38
A useful material screenshot shows the pickup in terrain context, not only a close-up.
Safe exit gameplay evidence frame01:08
Leave on the same visual line so the route can be repeated after crafting.
6 min3 visual framestriloitematerialsresource routeOpen guide
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Celestine Location Guide

A Celestine farming route guide focused on visual node confirmation, route bands, and inventory discipline.

Look for Celestine by route band and visual landmark first. Confirm the node, collect the recipe amount, then return before the run becomes a random rare-material sweep.

Marker

Resources in Rare material shelf

Depth / Distance

600m - 920m / 2.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Route band gameplay evidence frame00:14
Rare-material pages should teach the band and landmark before naming the pickup.
Celestine node gameplay evidence frame00:42
Confirm Celestine visually, then collect the recipe amount instead of widening the sweep.
Inventory check gameplay evidence frame01:16
A rare-material trip fails if the target material gets buried in unsorted storage.
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Necrolei Cyst Guide

How to approach Necrolei Cyst collection with source recognition, route safety, and farming discipline.

Treat Necrolei Cyst as a targeted farm: confirm the source, collect only the amount tied to a recipe or upgrade, and leave once the loop is proven repeatable.

Marker

Resources in Organic resource pocket

Depth / Distance

650m - 980m / 2.3 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Source route gameplay evidence frame00:18
Start by proving the source route before calling the pickup a reliable farm.
Cyst pickup gameplay evidence frame00:52
The pickup frame should show source context so players can recognize it again.
Farm loop gameplay evidence frame01:36
A farm is valuable only when the return trip is safe, short, and recipe-driven.
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Tadpole Upgrades Guide

A Tadpole upgrade checklist for depth modules, route expansion, module priorities, and safer vehicle planning.

Upgrade the Tadpole by route problem: depth first when objectives are below your limit, storage when hauls are inefficient, and utility modules only when they solve the next real blocker.

Marker

Fragments in Vehicle upgrade band

Depth / Distance

450m - 850m / 1.8 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Upgrade menu gameplay evidence frame00:32
Use the module menu to decide whether the current blocker is depth, storage, or utility.
Depth module gameplay evidence frame01:58
Depth upgrades should be treated as route gates before optional vehicle comfort modules.
Module route gameplay evidence frame03:56
Test a new module on a known route before using it to open a dangerous new band.
8 min3 visual framestadpolevehicle upgradesdepth moduleOpen guide
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Tadpole Pens Keycode Guide

A spoiler-controlled Tadpole Pens walkthrough for investigating the area, reading keycode clues, and opening the door cleanly.

At the Tadpole Pens, investigate the room before forcing the door: read the clue state, confirm the code source, unlock the door, then leave once the objective state changes.

Marker

Puzzles in Tadpole Pens structure

Depth / Distance

760m - 980m / 2.5 km

Confidence

Field-tested

Pens entry gameplay evidence frame00:24
Identify the room and exit before focusing on the keycode panel.
Keycode clue gameplay evidence frame01:26
Read the clue state before trying codes or repeating the same interaction.
Door unlock gameplay evidence frame02:42
After the door changes state, confirm the objective and return route before pushing deeper.
7 min3 visual framestadpole penskeycodedoorOpen guide
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Shiver Leviathan Scan Guide

How to approach the Shiver Leviathan scan safely using route shelter, scan windows, and a retreat line.

Do not chase the Shiver Leviathan in open water. Approach from a shelter landmark, wait for a readable scan window, then retreat on the same line before the creature turns into your path.

Marker

Leviathans in Shiver patrol edge

Depth / Distance

800m - 1,100m / 2.7 km

Confidence

Estimated

Shelter route gameplay evidence frame00:18
Use shelter as a route landmark, not as an excuse to lose the escape lane.
Scan window gameplay evidence frame01:04
The scan only belongs in the plan while the creature angle and retreat path are both readable.
Retreat line gameplay evidence frame01:52
Leave on the same line after a scan attempt; circling a Leviathan turns evidence into risk.
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Great Jaw Leviathan Guide

A route-safe Great Jaw Leviathan guide focused on landmark recognition, sighting discipline, and when not to chase the encounter.

Treat the Great Jaw Leviathan as a danger landmark first. Confirm the route band, identify the large-mouth silhouette, mark the sighting, and leave before a curiosity pass becomes a failed escape.

Marker

Leviathans in Great Jaw landmark band

Depth / Distance

650m - 950m / 2.4 km

Confidence

Estimated

Route start gameplay evidence frame00:14
A Great Jaw run needs a recognizable starting band before any player commits to a deeper sighting.
Landmark sighting gameplay evidence frame00:45
The first useful sighting ties the creature to a landmark and escape line, not a loose coordinate.
Safe exit gameplay evidence frame01:26
Exit on the same visual corridor after a confirmed sighting so the route stays repeatable.
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Deepwing Brooder Guide

A conservative Deepwing Brooder page for late-route threat scouting, route abortion, and patch-sensitive encounter notes.

Do not turn a first Deepwing Brooder sighting into a scan or loot route. Treat it as a late-route danger check, mark the depth band, retreat, and return only with a specific objective.

Marker

Leviathans in Late deep-route band

Depth / Distance

900m+ / 2.9 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Deep threat read gameplay evidence frame00:36
Deepwing notes should begin with the route condition that makes the encounter dangerous.
Size read gameplay evidence frame01:32
Use scale and posture as recognition cues before deciding whether the route can continue.
Abort line gameplay evidence frame02:48
Write the abort rule before the scan rule; late-route threats punish curiosity more than delay.
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Creature Safety Index

A compact creature safety database for deciding whether to observe, avoid, scan from cover, or abort a route.

Use the Creature Safety Index before entering a threat band. Identify the creature, read the behavior cue, choose the safest action, and update the page after patches change behavior.

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Threats in Threat behavior index

Depth / Distance

Variable / Lookup table

Confidence

Patch tracking

Hostile cue gameplay evidence frame00:24
Creature pages should teach the first readable hostile cue, not only the final attack.
Close pass gameplay evidence frame01:36
A close pass is a route failure signal unless the exit lane and tool response are still available.
Route risk gameplay evidence frame03:00
Score a creature by what it does to oxygen, visibility, vehicle safety, and repeatability.
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Resource Route Matrix

A route-first material matrix for Silver, Lead, Sulfur, Gold, Triloite, Celestine, Necrolei Cyst, and Metal Farm planning.

Use the Resource Route Matrix to decide what to farm by blocker, not by curiosity. Prioritize oxygen, scanning, power, mobility, and base expansion materials before rare-material cleanup.

Marker

Resources in Material planning hub

Depth / Distance

All route bands / Lookup table

Confidence

Field-tested

Material check gameplay evidence frame00:40
Start with the exact material blocker so a farming run has a finish condition.
Crafting blocker gameplay evidence frame01:50
The route priority rises when the material unlocks oxygen, mobility, scanning, or storage.
Route plan gameplay evidence frame04:20
A proven material route records depth band, landmark, risk, and storage rule together.
7 min3 visual framesresourcesmaterialsroute matrixOpen guide
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Base Building Route Planner

A practical base-building planner for Habitat Builder timing, Square Room unlocks, storage, power, fabricator workflow, and first expansion decisions.

Build your first Subnautica 2 base as a route tool: unlock Habitat Builder, place power and storage first, add fabricator access, then chase Square Room or Room blueprints only when cramped layout starts slowing progression.

Marker

Bases in Starter base workflow shelf

Depth / Distance

80m - 420m / 0.8 km

Confidence

Field-tested

Builder plan gameplay evidence frame00:24
A base route starts with the builder objective, not with a giant final-layout fantasy.
Power and storage gameplay evidence frame01:52
Power, storage, and fabricator workflow should come before room sprawl or decoration.
Base layout gameplay evidence frame03:34
A useful starter layout shortens repeated routes and leaves room for scanner and vehicle flow.
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Modification Station Blueprint Guide

A scan-first Modification Station guide for fragment counting, equipment upgrades, craft timing, and avoiding repeated structure sweeps.

Treat the Modification Station as an upgrade gate. Scan only confirmed fragments, check blueprint progress after each scan, and return to craft once the station unlocks instead of widening the sweep.

Marker

Fragments in Equipment upgrade fragment band

Depth / Distance

520m - 880m / 2.1 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Fragment route gameplay evidence frame00:32
Modification Station fragments should be tied to a route and room type before scanning starts.
Scan progress gameplay evidence frame00:48
Check blueprint progress after each confirmed fragment so the route does not become a repeat sweep.
Craft check gameplay evidence frame01:50
The unlock matters when it turns into an upgrade plan, not when it sits unbuilt in the menu.
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Square Room Blueprint Guide

A base-expansion guide for finding the Square Room blueprint, confirming the databox, and using the unlock without overbuilding.

Get the Square Room when cramped base layout becomes a workflow problem. Follow the databox route, confirm the unlock, return to stable power, then build the room only if it improves storage, crafting, or Biolab planning.

Marker

Bases in Base expansion databox route

Depth / Distance

420m - 780m / 2.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Databox route gameplay evidence frame00:12
Square Room routes should start with the databox context and a clean return line.
Room unlock gameplay evidence frame00:22
Confirm the unlock before leaving the area or spending materials on expansion.
Base expansion gameplay evidence frame01:04
A larger room is worth building when it improves storage, crafting, or research workflow.
7 min3 visual framessquare roombase buildingdataboxOpen guide
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Tadpole Depth Module Guide

A vehicle upgrade guide for Tadpole Depth Module MK1 and MK2 route planning, fragment checks, installation, and safe first tests.

Prioritize Tadpole Depth Modules when the next objective sits below your current safe band. Find the module fragments, confirm MK1 or MK2 in the upgrade menu, install it, then test on a known route before diving deeper.

Marker

Fragments in Depth module fragment route

Depth / Distance

500m - 920m / 2.0 km

Confidence

Patch tracking

Module route gameplay evidence frame00:20
Depth module runs should begin only after depth is the real route blocker.
MK1 check gameplay evidence frame01:14
Use the module menu as proof that the vehicle can safely attempt the next band.
MK2 plan gameplay evidence frame02:28
MK2 planning should include power, storage, and a known test route before deep exploration.
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Bug Fixes and Stuck State Guide

A practical troubleshooting page for stuck Tadpole states, dock clearance, hotbar input issues, and when to reload safely.

When a Subnautica 2 bug blocks progress, stop adding new actions. Save the current state if safe, document the location, try the least destructive fix first, then reload only after preserving the route note.

Marker

Story in Troubleshooting route note

Depth / Distance

Variable / Session state

Confidence

Patch tracking

Bug state gameplay evidence frame00:08
Pause when the stuck state is visible and record what the game is currently doing.
Clearance check gameplay evidence frame00:38
Many vehicle issues start as clearance or state problems, not permanent save damage.
Unstuck result gameplay evidence frame01:22
Verify the result before saving again so the fix does not preserve a worse state.
7 min3 visual framesbug fixestadpolehotbarOpen guide
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Patch Notes and Hotfix Tracker

A version-aware tracker for Early Access hotfixes, creature tuning, DLSS updates, progression fixes, and guide pages that need retesting.

Read patch notes as route changes: creature behavior, progression fixes, graphics settings, and multiplayer stability can all make an old guide partially wrong. Re-test high-risk pages after each hotfix.

Marker

Story in Version tracker

Depth / Distance

System / Patch cycle

Confidence

Patch tracking

Patch headline gameplay evidence frame00:10
Patch-note pages should start by identifying which gameplay systems changed.
Creature changes gameplay evidence frame01:28
Creature tuning can invalidate old threat advice even when the route still exists.
Fix list gameplay evidence frame02:56
Progression, multiplayer, and graphics fixes decide which guide pages need retesting first.
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