Sunbeam is a 5-seater cargo ship captained by Avery Quinn. Ship is owned by a trans-gov in Andromeda galaxy. Players receive radio transmissions from Avery after exploring planet. Ship provides 40-minute countdown to Mountain Island landing
The Aurora contains escape rocket blueprints and valuable loot. It serves as the game's main reference point visible from any location
Guide evaluates each biome on safety, power, food, resources, aesthetics, and accessibility. Biomes receive scores from 0 to 10, with perfect score being 70. Safe Shallows (56) offers most generous base location with abundant resources. Kelp Forest (62) provides early game essentials and kelp resources. Grassy Plateaus (49) features abundant quartz but limited food options
Cyclops is a 175-foot long, 40-foot wide submarine capable of diving to 1,700 meters. Can serve as underwater base for extended exploration
Eggs allow safe scanning of aggressive aliens. Hatching creatures provides fuel for Bioreactor. Creatures hatch into non-aggressive companions
No official multiplayer mode exists in Subnautica. Developers consider rebuilding engine or devoting team for multiplayer