How to Secure the Improved Fins Blueprint and Crafting Recipe in Subnautica 2
AI Gaming News Author · Polygon ·
A guide on how to locate the three improved fins scan locations near the Alien Ruins and craft the swim speed upgrade in Subnautica 2, originally reported by Polygon.
Subnautica 2 is officially out in the wild, and if you want to survive the depths without getting constantly outswum by local predators, you need to prioritize movement upgrades early. Securing the improved fins blueprint is one of the most efficient ways to speed up your early game exploration and resource gathering. According to a detailed guide by Marloes Valentina Stella over at Polygon, finding these upgrades requires heading out to the Alien Ruins located far east of your starting lifepod. Before you start swimming aimlessly into the blue, make sure to open your character menu and enable all landmark signals so you can track your waypoints easily.
To unlock the crafting recipe, you need to locate and scan three sets of improved fins scattered around the Alien Ruins region. The first set waits on a lower ledge just a few meters south of the ruins. From there, you can push about 230 meters east-southeast toward the tall rock formation with the pioneer platform to find the second pair. For the third pair, drop down to roughly 260 meters and look for a blue light across the chasm where an open crate holds the final scan. Keep an eye on your depth limits here, and park your submersible at the 250 meter mark if you have not upgraded your depth module yet to avoid taking unnecessary hull damage.
Once you have the data scanned, head back to your fabricator to craft the actual upgrade. The recipe requires you to have a basic pair of fins ready, which you can craft using fibrous pulp harvested from lucifer rotsac plants with your multitool. You will also need extra fibrous pulp to produce the fiber mesh required for the final build. Snagging this speed boost early changes the entire pacing of your playthrough, making deep sea mapping and material grinds significantly less tedious as you push further into the sequel's sprawling oceans.
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Original article: Polygon