Subnautica 2 continues the series’ tradition of early-game resource gathering, and Copper remains a critical material for crafting electronics, including the essential Scanner.
Where to Find Copper in Subnautica 2’s Early Game
Starting Area: Below Your Lifepod
The fastest source of Copper is located just below your starting Lifepod. Descend into the nearby cave to find a cluster of deposits.
Inside the cave, you’ll encounter:
- A functional Oxygen Plant to refill your air supply.
- A brain-like structure called Acidic Raion, which contains Copper deposits on its walls.
- A large Copper deposit positioned above the Acidic Raion.
- Titanium and a Portable Locker for additional resources.
Cutting the Acidic Raion yields a core used to craft Medical Gel Sacs, essential for First-Aid Kits. The Oxygen Plant is actually a living organism that splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using radiation.
Early Game Benefits
With these resources, you can immediately craft:
- The Survival Multitool.
- Basic Batteries using the Acidic Raion core.
- The Scanner for navigation and resource tracking.
- A component for the Flashlight blueprint, found later in the same cave.
Subnautica 2’s early zones are designed to be resource-rich, making them ideal for setting up your base and tools before venturing deeper into the alien world.
Additional Early-Game Tips
Near your Lifepod, you’ll also find an adaptation that lets you safely consume the planet’s hazardous flora. The accompanying voice log adds a chilling touch to the discovery.
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