Beginner Guides
Starter help for survival, exploration, scanning, and early upgrades.
Beginner GuidesJun 2, 2026
Subnautica 2 - 10 Things to Know When You First Start
A practical early-game Subnautica 2 starter article covering the first upgrades to grab, where to find essential resources near the life pod, how to manage oxygen and storage, and which tools, foods, and survival tricks save the most time.
Beginner GuidesMay 20, 2026
New to Subnautica 2? Start Here: First Steps, Survival Tips, and Resource Locations
Your first few hours should be simple: use the lifepod, collect basic materials, craft water, make the Survival Multi-Tool, build a battery, craft the scanner, scan everything, follow the first Adaptation signal, and then build a small powered base.