Subnautica 2: All Biomes and Areas

Subnautica 2 features a plethora of biomes, each housing unique creatures, resources, and secrets. In this article, you'll learn everything you need to know about each of the main areas in Subnautica 2, and their most important traits.

The Shallows serve as the starting area in Subnautica 2. This lukewarm, bright biome is filled with small creatures and plenty of early-game resources, and is where your Lifepod is located.

This biome is located up to 200 meters deep in the areas surrounding the Lifepod.

Notable locations:

• Lifepod
• Welcome Center

The Plateaus are located North and North-East of the Lifepod. This biome houses giant jellyfish-like creatures and is usually devoid of vegetation. The sea floor in this area can reach up to 70 meters deep.

Notable locations:

• Old Habitat
• Colonist Bunker (Sophie's Retreat)
• Camp One

The Necrolei Hills are North-West of the Lifepod and are covered in big Necrolei anemones. Players can easily find Necrolei Cysts, Copper, and Silver here.

Notable locations:

• Large Wreck (Anemone Hills)

The Leadzone is located to the East of the Lifepod. This area houses several shallow cave systems around the 60-meter depth mark, and has several Lead deposits.

Notable locations:

• Cicada Wreck (Lander Garage)

This biome is located South and South-West of the Lifepod. It is characterised by its numerous stalagmites.

Notable locations:

• Spider Dome
• Cicada Wreck (Canteen)
• Small Wreck (Tufa Towers)

The Graveyard is a volcanic biome located East of the Lifepod. Players will need the Extreme Heat Adaptation to venture through this area, and Oxygen supplies that last long enough to venture up to 200 meters deep into the sea floor.

Notable locations:

• Abandoned Base
• Tadpole Pens

The Observatory is located far East of the Lifepod, after crossing the Graveyard and the ocean trench beyond it. Contains big alien structures and a functional abandoned base below the 100-depth mark.

Notable locations:

• Rosetta Stone
• Alterra Base
• Needler Nest

This biome is far East of the Lifepod, after crossing the Graveyard and the Observatory. Its ocean floor is around the 300-meter depth, and contains several alien structures.

Notable locations:

• Abandoned Base
• Broken Turbine

The Root Canyon is the deepest biome available in Subnautica 2 Early Access, and is located furthest East of the Lifepod. Players must go East beyond the Power Plant and go down to 400-meter depths to reach it.

Notable locations:

• Cicada Wreck (Therapy Room)