Its primary reward loop is finding resources and blueprints crafting them into tools and vehicles, and then using your newly improved character and tools to discover new areas and even more powerful tools. The Basics of Progressionīefore diving into the crafting system, it’s helpful to have a mental model of how progression works in Subnautica - the way in which the player becomes more effective. We are not generally considering the mere fact that a technology or tool exists in the game to be a spoiler (especially when that tech is shown in trailer videos), though how or where to find that technology may be a spoiler. This guide will generally avoid spoilers. We’ll try to explain what is helpful to know without ruining the beautiful sense of discovery that Subnautica evokes. We love Subnautica but sometimes found it frustrating to have to travel to an area multiple times, only because we learned (through out-of-game information) that a critical resource existed in an area that we had missed the first time (and did not know to look for).

Welcome to the definitive guide to Subnautica! In this guide we hope to lay out the key information you’ll need to know to progress through the game efficiently.

Subnautica game beginner guide