
It's the ship that forces the player to eventually build the escape rocket that is part of the end game for Subnautica. The final frustration is when the character is where they need to be and the ship isn't shot down but announces it also can't land. The first is that the character is not where they are supposed to be and the Sunbeam ends up going home, deciding there's no one available to be rescued. However, there are still two situations that can unfold. Perhaps even the most frustrating part of this particular storyline is that it appears there is a way to disable Subnautica's planetary defense system so that it would appear the Sunbeam can safely land. Thus ending any chance for rescue, at least from Captain Avery Quinn and his crew. An automated defense system reactivates once the ship comes close and ends up blasting it into pieces. There are actually a couple of different outcomes that can unfold, but the most heartbreaking of all is that when the rescue ship comes into view, the planet in Subnautica takes on a rather sinister personality. A net of 2 Purple Tablets along with 3 Ion Cubes, a bunch of Lithium as well as some Diamond and Gold.When the Sunbeam is able to find a way into the planet's atmosphere, the player can actually see its rescue coming. It would take several trips to havest all of these Lithium and Shale Outcrops (Gold, Diamond, Lithium.)Īfter exploring the island and Enforcement Platform these were the contents of my inventory. Inside is the most metal-rich area of caves on the whole island. This is the cave the leads back into the maze of caves beneath the warp gate. Once you get up to this spot with the ivy you can jump over to the cliff area.Īnother Purple tablet can be found on this cliff. On the way out you can slide down this dangerous looking cliff with little to no loss in health, for a quick return to the Seamoth.īack around at the front of the island, there’s a steep path leading up. It can be tricky to figure out though so I’ll show an easier path. If you take the right path you may find your way to the cliffs on the front side of the mountain. This warp gate can’t be activated from here.īelow the warp gate is another network of caves to explore. This side tunnel on the left leads to a small maze of caves with more resources and Cave Crawlers. This path leads up the side of the mountain, with the wreck of the Aurora visible in the distance.įurther up, you’ll start to find some caves. If you’re feeling brave you can swim down to find the Purple Tablet hidden below.īack outside, as we round the corner to the back side of the island we see the Enforcement Platform.įor this chapter we’re going to skip exploring the inside of the Enforcement Platform, so follow the upper path on the right.Īnother Purple Tablet, make sure to collect it.Īnother view of the outside of the Enforcement Platform.Ĭontinue along the trail around the island, indicated by the arrow. It is the source of the energy beam responsible for causing both the Degasi and Aurora to crash on Planet 4546B, as well as destroying the Sunbeam during its rescue attempt.

It may take a couple of impacts to kill it, so watch where it bounces the first time. The Quarantine Enforcement Platform is a massive Alien weapon system that is located on the Mountain Island. Use it to pick up the Cave Crawler, then fire it again to launch it at a nearby wall. They can be killed with two hits from the Survival Knife, but the Propulsion Cannon is much easier. Like all of the caves on this island, Shale Outcrops and Lithium can be found inside.Īll of the caves on the island have Cave Crawlers living in them. This island has Bulbo Trees scattered on the beach, which can provide a source of food and H2O if needed.Ī cave opening can be seen just above this beach.

Make sure to park the Seamoth offshore as it can become stuck on land. Going to the right side is not advisable.

Head around to the left side of the island. Climb in your Seamoth and head toward those clouds.Īs with the Floating Island, the Mountain Island emerges from the clouds as you approach. The clouds that hide the Mountain Island can be seen when looking past the front of the Aurora. In particular we need 2x Diamonds in order to build a Laser Cutter, which will be needed for exploring wrecks. Although it doesn’t hold any blueprints like the Floating Island, it’s a very easy source of some Tier 3 materials that would otherwise require deep-diving to acquire.

There is still one more island to check out, and now is a good time to make a quick run out to it.
