Subnautica 2 Tips To Survive On Planet Proteus

At long last, https://www.gamespot.com/games/subnautica-2/">Subnautica 2 is playable and open to explore.

Set on an entirely different planet from the first two games, there are never-before-seen items, creatures, and locations to explore in Subnautica 2.

So, whether you're a Subnautica veteran or someone getting into the franchise for the first time, you'll be entering a whole new world when you strap in for your first playthrough.

To help you out for the first few hours of your journey, we have put together a list of 10 beginner tips that will make your time on the Proteus planet much easier in Subnautica 2.

While you'll still have to figure out a bulk of the game by yourself, these tips should make the beginning stages of the game go smoother.

Scan everything in sight

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One aspect of Subnautica 2 that hasn't changed from the previous two games is the ability to scan objects and add them as data entries.

Right from the start of the game, you'll have access to your scanner, which allows you to learn more about a creature or object after you spend a few seconds examining it with the device.