Walkthrough - Early to Late-Game Progression

Walkthrough & Game Progression Guide for Subnautica 2. Learn which gears to unlock first, and the crafting priorities for the early, mid, and late game for smoother progression.

How to Progress In Subnautica 2

There is a Linear Story Progression

Although Subnautica 2 does not follow a linear progression, it does have quests that will help you to progress. Blackbox locations marked by NOAH are often in locations where essential tech and abilities are.

Unlock Abilities/Tech to Explore New Areas

Some regions require specific Abilities to unlock while some will require new tech in order to explore more easily. Generally, its through new discoveries that you are able to progress through the game.

Early Game Priorities & Walkthrough

What is Early Game?

Early game is the introductory phase of the game. This starts from the game's introduction and ends right before you gain access to the Heat Tolerance Adaptation. This is when you learn the basics of the game and get yourself familiar with how it is played.

Early Game Progression Guide

Mid-Game Priorities & Walkthrough

What is Mid-Game?

Mid-Game starts once you've unlocked the Heat Tolerance Adaptation and ends right before you set off for the Alien Ruins. Here, you become more comfortable in exploring as you unlock better tech such as the Tadpole and more tools.

Mid-Game Progression Guide

Endgame Priorities & Walkthrough

What is Endgame?

Since Subnautica 2 is still in early access, it's current endgame starts and ends within the Alien Ruins. Once you reach this area, you will gain access to the current best upgrades in the game.

Endgame Progression Guide

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Walkthrough (Early to Late-Game)	Plant Farming Guide	Cooking and Recipes Guide
Best Biomods	Best Tadpole Upgrades	Metal Farm Guide

Progression & Priorities
Early Game	Mid-Game	Endgame

Lists

All Leviathans	All Items List	Biomes & PoI List
Blackbox List	Recipe Data Cards (Blueprints)	Vehicle List
Buildings & Facilities List	Best Base Locations

Notable Items

Salt	Silver	Copper
Lead	Lucifer Rotsac	Conduit Crystals
Creature Enamel	Enameled Glass	Troilite
Celestine

Guides for Beginners

Multiplayer Guide	How to Eat Food (Digestion)	How to Craft Items
Drinking Water Guide	How to Craft Air Tank?	How to Get Basic Fins
Scanner Station Guide	How to Manage Your Oxygen?	Base Guide
Alien Ruins	How to Use Coordinates	Tadpole Guide
How to Get More Storage	How to Get a Rebreather	Bioscanner Guide
Night Survival Guide	How to Heal	Angel Comb Guide
How to Power Your Base	How to Recharge Batteries and Tools	How to Get the Repair Tool
World Tree Guide	Flashlight Guide	Strong Acid Guide
How to Get Heat Tolerance	Scanner Guide	How to Get Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 2
How to Get a Wakemaker	How to Get Fibrous Pulp

Pre-Game Guides

Specs Requirements	New Game Features	Is There Crossplay?
Supported Devices	Update & Roadmap	How Long to Beat?
Can You Play Subnautica 2 on PS5 and PS4?	Is Subnautica 2 on Xbox?	Is Subnautica 2 on Steam?
Is Subnautica 2 on Switch?