Feeling sluggish while flapping around your new watery playground? Don’t worry — Subnautica 2 starts you off like you’ve got lead fins, but there are plenty of fun and goofy options to make you zoom like a caffeinated fish. Here’s a friendly, slightly ridiculous guide to the best ways to move faster without turning your base into a battery farm.
Basic Fins — The Starter Boost
Think of these as the game’s training wheels for swimming. You can craft them right at the Life Pod and they give a small but noticeable bump to your pace. Not game-breaking, but they’ll stop you from feeling like you’re swimming through molasses during the early hours.
Upgraded Fins — Fancy, But Maybe Not Worth the Drama
There’s a fancier fin option tucked away in a sketchier zone. The blueprint is harder to get and you’ll likely tango with something unpleasant to nab it. I’ll be honest — you might not feel much difference compared to the basic fins, so weigh whether the risk is worth the shiny upgrade.
Stelador — My Go-To Early Game Speed Gizmo
If you only grab one thing to make swimming funnier and faster, get the Stelador. Its blueprints are conveniently close to the Life Pod, the craft materials are simple, and the speed boost is legit. Downsides? It eats batteries. Like a tiny, speedy vacuum. Set up a charging station at your base and you’ll be zipping around with minimal fuss.
Biomodifier — Perks That Make You Feel Epic
This is less gear and more character upgrade. There are two perks worth a look: SKIM SWIM (passive) and PROPEL (active). My personal favorite is PROPEL because every five seconds you can do a quick dash in any direction — perfect for escaping mouths, rocks, and awkward underwater conversations.
Sturgeon — Not Just a Vehicle, It’s a Tiny Underwater RV
The Sturgeon is great because it’s faster than swimming and comes with a built-in flashlight — plus it doesn’t force you to surface to top up oxygen. That’s a huge quality-of-life win. The blueprints are also easy to find early on, so you can get comfortable cruising the depths quickly.
Quick Tips and Badassery Shortcuts
– Mix and match: Basic fins + Stelador or Biomodifier perks can stack into some pleasantly ridiculous speeds.
– Battery life: If you use battery-powered gadgets, prioritize a charging corner at your base. Your life (and patience) will thank you.
– Risk vs reward: If a blueprint requires you to visit a scary area, ask yourself if speed is worth a snack for the local apex predator.
There you go — a small toolbox of ways to stop feeling like you’re swimming through pudding. Pick the combo that fits your playstyle: cautious explorer, reckless speed demon, or the weird person who builds a sousaphone-shaped base for fun. Happy diving!
