S2 Subnautica 2 Wiki

Beginner Guide

New to Subnautica 2? Start here. Focus on oxygen, mobility, and information first.

Deep sea exploration scene with submersibles and glowing underwater structures
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First steps

  • ▸Keep first dives short until you know the local terrain.
  • ▸Scan everything you can reach — blueprints unlock new crafting recipes.
  • ▸Build a simple base early so storage and oxygen stop being pressure points.
  • ▸Carry extra materials for emergency crafting and repair.
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Early priorities

Oxygen buffer
Battery supply
Storage room
Navigation landmarks
Food & water
Basic tool upgrades

Need a timed route?

Use the first-hour plan if you want a more concrete launch-session path.

Open first hour guide
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Don't rush the depths

Most early deaths come from pushing too deep too fast. Secure the surface loop first — food, oxygen, base — then expand outward once you can recover from mistakes.

Explorer with a scanner, drone, and submersible in a glowing underwater reef
Scan before pushing deeper
Information is the safest early upgrade.
Divers and a maintenance robot near an underwater habitat corridor
Return path
Keep a base route visible before extending the dive.
More detailed guide coming after May 14 Early Access launch.