SUBNAUTICA / BIOMES

Crash Zone

The wrecked Aurora region, containing dangerous terrain, debris and Reaper patrols.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
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OVERVIEW

Understanding Crash Zone

The wrecked Aurora region, containing dangerous terrain, debris and Reaper patrols.

This is an original reference for the first Subnautica. Your current depth rating, oxygen, available tools and navigation route determine when an objective is practical. Follow actual in-game PDA and Fabricator information for any values that vary by version.

PRACTICAL APPROACH

How to use this information

Approach the relevant ship entrance only after preparing for radiation and hazards.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Heading to every side of the wreck for exploration is not necessary and can be deadly.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

CHARACTERSAurora Captain

The ship's captain remains important through the bridge and cabin records aboard the crashed Aurora.

CREATURESCrashfish

A cave-dwelling creature that rushes out and explodes when disturbed.

CHARACTERSRyley Robinson

The Aurora crew member controlled by the player, stranded on planet 4546B after the crash.

BIOMESBlood Kelp Trench

A narrow deeper bloodvine region offering one possible route toward advanced zones.

BIOMESBlood Kelp Zone

A dark biome with white bloodvine and connections toward Lost River.

BIOMESBulb Zone

A northeastern biome with bulbous blue plants and several hostile animals.

BIOMESCrater Edge

The ecological dead zone beyond the playable crater, patrolled by adult Ghost Leviathans.

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