IT KEEPS GETTING BETTER | Subnautica 2 - Part 2

The player begins by preparing food and water before setting out to explore. They express admiration for the game's beautiful environments and peaceful music, noting how the atmosphere can quickly shift to horror. The immediate goal is to find silver. While exploring a volcanic area, the player encounters heat hazards and sulfur deposits, noting the danger of acid. They accidentally return to a previously visited location where they found silver, lamenting their tendency to repeat mistakes. A new discovery is a recipe for a "bedtime nook" that slows oxygen drain. The player then descends into deeper waters, expressing frustration with their fixation on single materials and the need for a sonic resonator. Tragically, the player suffocates due to low oxygen and loses their printed character. Upon respawning, they attempt to locate their lost items and find a "bubble plant" and a "black box." They realize they need a wiring kit to craft a sonic resonator, which in turn requires silver. This creates a dependency loop, as silver is needed to make the wiring kit required to get the sonic resonator that can break down larger mineral deposits, which may contain more silver. The player ventures into a dangerous, deep area, acknowledging the risk of dying again but embracing the challenge. They find a "Cicada wreck" and express a desire for an oxygen pocket. Another near-death experience with oxygen depletion occurs, but they manage to survive and scan some items before succumbing to suffocation. Upon respawning, they note the loss of resources and the need to replenish food and water. The player then scans a creature, lamenting that they cannot cook it for sustenance. They reactivate a power source, expressing relief. They discover they lost sulfur and gold, which were necessary for crafting. The player fabricates two titanium ingots and notes the usefulness of the fabricator. They prepare more food and water for an upcoming expedition, emphasizing their current struggle and reliance on hard-won progress. The player expresses a desire for an "oxygen tunic" and continues their search for silver. They are hesitant to explore a particularly terrifying area. They express a wish for the game to be fully released. While exploring a "spider dome," they find nutrient blocks but are overwhelmed by aggressive creatures and a lack of flares. They again face a critical oxygen shortage. The player finds a bubble plant with oxygen, but it's a source of quartz, which they no longer desire. They need something to break down obstacles, but require silver to craft the necessary tools. This leads to a frustrating feedback loop. The player expresses frustration with the abundance of quartz and the darkness of the area. They discover large silver deposits but lack the means to mine them, realizing they are in a loop. Another death by suffocation occurs. Upon respawning, the player finds their lost items and notes the difficulty of surviving at 70 meters depth. They find an oxygen capsule, which is beneficial, but struggle to locate needed materials. They examine their rebreather, which improves oxygen conservation. They discover a "Nheima journal" entry detailing their prior death and the loss of memory. They also find an "advanced wiring kit" but realize it's not the specific item they needed. They express a desire to break down components and note the utility of an "underwater elevator" for establishing work sites. The player can now craft a "vehicle fabricator" but requires silver ingots. They also need a "power cell" and "system chip" for a "tadpole dock." They feel stuck in a loop of needing items to craft other items. They express confusion about crafting requirements, particularly for "strong acid." It's daytime, and the player is relieved. They find a "high capacity air tank" blueprint. A dialogue about Noah's ability to edit them occurs. The player scans a "Nheima journal" entry. They are frustrated by the lack of gameplay progression and the early access nature of the game, fearing they will feel stupid when others figure things out. They find "cabbage shortroot" and face another oxygen crisis. The player finds "amphora sponge" and "dangling sulp," scanning everything. They find water and "silver," recognizing its importance for electronics. They celebrate finding silver and note the "dexterity upgraded" and "tool quick access improved" buffs. They express relief at finally obtaining silver after a period of doubt. They find a "special clinic" and a bed that improves motor skills. The player decides to explore deeper, having acquired a significant amount of silver. They decide to gather more resources before leaving, dropping abundant titanium. They find a large silver deposit, accumulating sixteen silver ingots. They follow plants to find their way out, realizing they were close to their base. Back at the life pod, the player crafts a "standard air tank" and a "wake maker" but notes they don't need them anymore. They unpin the "sonic resonator" recipe. They need a "power cell" and "strong acid," requiring more wiring kits and "gold." They can now craft "system chip" but need more quartz. They consider building another locker. They find quartz and express excitement about the "oxygen tunic." They note the game's atmospheric music and the effectiveness of the water caustic effect. They scan a "Ruby NR lead pilot" data log, which discusses a character named Ruby and her piloting skills. The player fabricates a "floor locker" and stores items. They can now craft "copper ingots" and "silver ingots." They consider building a "bioreactor" but need more copper ingots. They find the "tadpole dock" blueprint but require a "power cell" and "system chip." They express frustration with the game's controls and the need for titanium. They receive a 30-second oxygen warning and are impressed by the speed of a new vehicle. They speculate about the game's multiplayer design. The player crafts a "bioreactor" and a "single bed." They need "fiber" for the bed and realize it comes from "pulp." They search for pulp and recall the game's lore about different factions. They find more titanium and consider building a "moon pool" for the tadpole dock. They realize they need to break down specific plant-like structures to obtain fibrous pulp. They craft a "vehicle fabricator." The player fabricates a "repair tool" and expresses satisfaction with its appearance. They need "sulfur" and "fiber mesh." They realize they need strong acid, which requires "necrolyte cyst" or gold. They express confusion about the crafting system. They find a "necrolyte cyst" and mention the need for a scanning station. They find copper and decide to craft a wiring kit. They are concerned about the lack of space in their inventory. The player finds more "necrolyte cyst" and collects them. They craft a "rebreather" and a "power cell." They are excited to craft new gear. They find "Altera bases" and "camp one." They need more fiber but have used it up. They encounter a dangerous situation and realize they need a "repair tool" to access certain areas. They find more quartz and a "ceiling light." They are impressed by the game's lighting and graphics. They craft a "tadpole vehicle" and name it Terry. The player intends to explore deeper areas with Terry the tadpole. They mention that this will be in the next episode. They prepare food and water in-game and in real life. They decide to go to the "Angel Comb" to use the sonic resonator. They encounter aggressive creatures and use the sonic resonator to destroy "cankers." They take damage and note that these creatures are more aggressive than others. They are instructed to return to the "adult home" to check on the "main viral bloom." They successfully clear the area and are instructed to fix a "juvenile." The player fixates on fixing the juveniles and encounters more aggressive creatures. They receive genetic modifications, including heat tolerance. They express excitement about becoming more powerful, comparing it to being the "prawn suit" or "sea moth." They find the experience enjoyable despite the repeated damage. They note that genetic modifications restore health, food, water, and air. They decide to explore a hot area for sulfur, equipped with a new "sea skimmer" biomod that increases swimming speed near surfaces. They find more silver and express satisfaction. They encounter a very hot area with vents and continue to gather resources. They are now immune to high temperatures. The player finds more data logs, discussing the ecosystem and the planet's inhabitants. They realize they need a "rebreather" to explore the hot zone further. They find lead and consider making beacons but find them ugly. They are running low on inventory space and decide to make room. They craft a "repair tool" and are impressed by its functionality. They need to make more batteries and find copper. They express frustration with the game's battery mechanic and the lack of ability to craft multiple items at once. The player attempts to craft fibrous pulp again, recalling it comes from breaking down specific plant structures. They express relief at remembering this. They consider building a base attached to a structure but realize it's story-related. They craft a "vehicle fabricator" and a "moon pool." They need more titanium for the moon pool and express the constant need for it. They realize they need a room for the moon pool. They successfully attach the vehicle fabricator to the moon pool. The player crafts a "tadpole" but needs a "power cell" and is still struggling with "strong acid." They express a desire to find necrolyte cyst. They craft a "wiring kit" and a "scanner station." They find copper and decide to craft a wiring kit. They are concerned about their inventory. They find necrolyte cyst and are excited to use them. They craft a "rebreather" and a "power cell." They are excited to get new gear. They find "Altera bases" and "camp one." They need more fiber but have used it up. They encounter a dangerous situation and realize they need a "repair tool" to access certain areas. They find more quartz and a "ceiling light." They are impressed by the game's lighting and graphics. They craft a "tadpole vehicle" and name it Terry. The player intends to explore deeper areas with Terry the tadpole. They mention that this will be in the next episode. They prepare food and water in-game and in real life. They decide to go to the "Angel Comb" to use the sonic resonator. They encounter aggressive creatures and use the sonic resonator to destroy "cankers." They take damage and note that these creatures are more aggressive than others. They are instructed to return to the "adult home" to check on the "main viral bloom." They successfully clear the area and are instructed to fix a "juvenile." The player fixates on fixing the juveniles and encounters more aggressive creatures. They receive genetic modifications, including heat tolerance. They express excitement about becoming more powerful, comparing it to being the "prawn suit" or "sea moth." They find the experience enjoyable despite the repeated damage. They note that genetic modifications restore health, food, water, and air. They decide to explore a hot area for sulfur, equipped with a new "sea skimmer" biomod that increases swimming speed near surfaces. They find more silver and express satisfaction. They encounter a very hot area with vents and continue to gather resources. They are now immune to high temperatures. The player finds more data logs, discussing the ecosystem and the planet's inhabitants. They realize they need a "rebreather" to explore the hot zone further. They find lead and consider making beacons but find them ugly. They are running low on inventory space and decide to make room. They craft a "repair tool" and are impressed by its functionality. They need to make more batteries and find copper. They express frustration with the game's battery mechanic and the lack of ability to craft multiple items at once. The player attempts to craft fibrous pulp again, recalling it comes from breaking down specific plant structures. They express relief at remembering this. They consider building a base attached to a structure but realize it's story-related. They craft a "vehicle fabricator" and a "moon pool." They need more titanium for the moon pool and express the constant need for it. They realize they need a room for the moon pool. They successfully attach the vehicle fabricator to the moon pool. The player crafts a "tadpole" but needs a "power cell" and is still struggling with "strong acid." They express a desire to find necrolyte cyst. They craft a "wiring kit" and a "scanner station." They find copper and decide to craft a wiring kit. They are concerned about their inventory. They find necrolyte cyst and are excited to use them. They craft a "rebreather" and a "power cell." They are excited