SUBNAUTICA / TIPS

Prepare Aurora Equipment First

The wreck includes radiation, fire, blocked passages and sealed doors.

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

Understanding Prepare Aurora Equipment First

The wreck includes radiation, fire, blocked passages and sealed doors.

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

Gather key tools before traveling there and keep a route back to the surface.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

A premature visit can waste time and expose you to Reaper encounters.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

PROGRESSIONAurora Preparation

Collect the tools and protective equipment needed for the dangerous ship wreck.

TIPSBuild Small, Functional Bases

Storage, power and reliable oxygen matter more than appearance at first.

TIPSCarry a Beacon on First Visits

A useful resource spot may be difficult to find again.

GUIDESAurora Complete Preparation

Reach the Aurora and explore its accessible interior safely

GUIDESBest First Tools And Upgrades

Choose upgrades that unlock the next depth safely

GUIDESComplete Beginner Walkthrough

From Lifepod 5 to your first dependable underwater base

GUIDESFirst Oxygen And Water Guide

Maintain oxygen and water during the first days

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