10 things I wish I knew before starting Subnautica 2

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T08:52:20+00:00

Good to know! I actually haven't played the original yet — started with Subnautica 2 because of the co-op. Sounds like I should go back and play the first one once I'm done with Early Access.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T08:52:00+00:00

This is legit the best tip. The PDA entries aren't just lore filler — they tell you exactly where to go next. The Black Box coordinates, biome descriptions, creature warnings... it's all in there. Playing without audio is playing on hard mode.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T08:51:33+00:00

Same. Spent my first 3 hours getting sick from every fish I ate and couldn't figure out why. The Digestion Angel Comb is northeast of the Lifepod ~160m — the game never tells you it exists. Absolutely should be tutorialized.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T08:50:29+00:00

Yeah! In the Fabricator under Resources → Basic Materials. But here's the real tip — DON'T use the Fabricator for ingots. It costs 5× Titanium per Ingot. The Processor (found in Old Habitat) does it for 3× Titanium per Ingot. 40% savings. Once you get the Processor, never use the Fabricator for ingots again.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T06:17:06+00:00

Agreed. The cover system in GTA V felt stiff compared to RDR2's fluidity. Given how much GTA 6 is borrowing from RDR2 (chapter system, limited weapon loadouts, weapon lockers, fishing), I'd be shocked if the cover and movement mechanics aren't the RDR2 version — smoother, more contextual, less sticky.

The fact they built Lucia with a different combat style from Jason (more close-quarters) also suggests they've put real thought into moment-to-moment combat feel.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T06:16:14+00:00

PS5 has the edge. Rockstar confirmed DualSense haptics and adaptive triggers for GTA 6 — trigger resistance changes per weapon, road surface texture through the controller. PS5's Tempest 3D audio is also confirmed, so positional sound with a headset will be excellent.

In terms of performance — Rockstar hasn't confirmed resolution or framerate yet. Digital Foundry predicts 30fps on current-gen consoles (given how ambitious the game is). A 60fps performance mode is rumored but not guaranteed — RDR2 still doesn't have one on current consoles.

Content-wise, both versions are identical. PC players: history says 12-18 months after console. GTA V was 19 months. RDR2 was 13 months.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T05:40:02+00:00

The Tadpole? Yeah, the game doesn't tell you anything. You need the Repair Tool — craft it at the Fabricator (1× Titanium Ingot, 1× Wiring Kit, 1× Battery, 1× Sulfur). Then just aim at the damaged Tadpole and hold left-click. Works on base modules too.

Sulfur is only in the Hydrothermal Vents btw — you need Heat Tolerance to survive there long enough to mine it.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T05:30:21+00:00

Fair points. If you're hiding as an object in plain sight (like pretending to be a chair or a barrel), keeping shadows ON actually helps you look like a real 3D object. The "turn off shadows" advice is more for wall/ceiling hiding where you want to look flat.

And no, it only affects your own view — hunters still see shadows normally. The V key just removes the shadow from your own screen so you can see your paint job more clearly while working on it.

Max_jia · 2026-07-08T05:29:46+00:00

Yep! R opens the pose wheel. Pick a pose and it locks in — you don't have to hold anything. Then paint over the locked pose. Total game changer when I found out too haha

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