Subnautica 2

Shallow Reef

0-100m25-30°C

The starting zone for every survivor. Bright coral formations, abundant resources, and relatively safe waters make it the perfect place to learn the basics of diving and base building.

Resources
TitaniumCopper OreQuartzSalt
Creatures
PeeperBladderfishGarryfish

💡 Survival Tip

Build your first base here. Plenty of food, water (Bladderfish), and Titanium for early tools.

Kelp Forest

50-200m22-28°C

Dense kelp towers rise from the seabed, creating a maze-like environment. Stalkers patrol these waters, guarding their territory and valuable metal salvage.

Resources
TitaniumLubricantSilicone
Creatures
StalkerHoverfish

💡 Survival Tip

Bring a Survival Knife to harvest Creepvine samples. Use metal salvage to distract Stalkers and farm Stalker Teeth.

Deep Reef

200-500m15-20°C

A darker, more dangerous region where sunlight begins to fade. Rich in rare materials but home to aggressive predators like Bonesharks.

Resources
GoldSilverDiamondLead
Creatures
BonesharkAmpeel
Low oxygen zones

💡 Survival Tip

Upgrade your Seamoth depth module before exploring. Carry extra oxygen tanks and stay alert for ambushes.

Abyssal Plains

500-900m2-10°C

Vast, dark plains at crushing depths. Endgame resources can be found here, but only the most prepared explorers survive the leviathans and pressure.

Resources
RubyUraniniteKyanite
Creatures
Ghost LeviathanCrabsquid
Extreme depth pressure

💡 Survival Tip

Use a Prawn Suit with depth upgrades. Avoid open water — stick to walls and use silent running.