Subnautica 2 Base Building: Best Locations & Power Networks
Best Base Locations by Depth
| Location | Depth | Pros | Risks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shallow Reefs | 0-80m | Solar power, safe, abundant titanium | Limited late-game resources, far from deep biomes |
| Kelp Forest Edge | 50-150m | Stalker teeth for enameled glass, moderate depth access | Stalkers aggressive near base, need perimeter defense |
| Mushroom Forest | 150-250m | Lithium deposits, central map location, beautiful views | Moderate power challenges, thermal vents sparse |
| Lost River Junction | 600-900m | Rich in rare minerals, thermal power everywhere | Ghost Leviathan patrols, requires depth modules |
| Lava Zone Outpost | 1200-1500m | Kyanite, ion cube deposits, endgame proximity | Sea Dragon, extreme heat, reinforced hull mandatory |
Power Network Design (New in Subnautica 2)
- Sculpting system: Use the Habitat Builder's new "Sculpt" mode to shape terrain around your base. Create thermal vents artificially by sculpting down into geothermal zones.
- Power transmitters: Now wireless within 200m (up from 100m in Subnautica 1). Daisy-chain transmitters across biomes.
- Priority system: Solar → Thermal → Bioreactor → Nuclear. Set priority in the Control Room terminal.