Strategy Guide

The best base location depends on what stage of the game you are in.

There is no single perfect answer. The right first base, the right mid-game logistics base, and the right deeper outpost are often three different places. Treat base placement like a stage decision, not a forever choice made too early.

What makes a base spot good

A strong base location balances safety, route efficiency, access to what you need most often, and how painful it is to reach the next objective from there. A beautiful spot that wastes your time on every run is usually not your best actual base.

Subnautica 2 bright coral biome scene with divers exploring together. — The best location is the one that shortens the trips you repeat the most.

How to choose better

Pick a first base for survival and convenience

Pick a second base for central routing and storage flow

Use outposts to solve depth and distance problems instead of forcing one mega-base too early