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Subnautica 2 Beginner's Guide: First 24 Hours

Getting Started

Your first day in Subnautica 2 is critical. Here's what you need to prioritize:

Immediate Priorities

  • **Gather basic resources** - Titanium, Copper, Quartz
  • **Craft essential tools** - Scanner, Repair Tool, Flashlight
  • **Find a safe base location** - Near resources, away from predators
  • **Build a simple base** - Multipurpose Room, Solar Panel
  • Resource Locations

  • **Titanium**: Found in shallow areas and wrecks
  • **Copper**: Twisty Bridges and Kelp Forest
  • **Quartz**: Common in all shallow biomes
  • **Silver**: Kelp Forest (20-160m depth)
  • Base Building Tips

  • Build near multiple resource types
  • Ensure solar exposure for power
  • Keep depth shallow for easier access
  • Plan for expansion
  • First Crafting Priorities

  • Repair Tool
  • Scanner
  • Habitat Builder
  • Rebreather
  • Day 1 Checklist

  • [ ] Gather 10+ Titanium
  • [ ] Gather 5+ Copper
  • [ ] Craft Repair Tool
  • [ ] Find base location
  • [ ] Build Multipurpose Room
  • [ ] Install Solar Panel
  • [ ] Craft Storage