verifiedNo spoilersEarly Access / 2026-05-21
Base Building Guide
Quick Answer
For the first base, build near or under the Lifepod for oxygen, storage, and Fabricator access. Good next starter options include Old Habitat about 300m north and Cicada Wreck about 400m northeast.
Requirements
- Habitat Builder
- Titanium
- Quartz
- Copper
- Nearby power plan
Exact Location
- Low-spoiler starter choice: near the Lifepod. Expansion choices: Old Habitat around 300m north or Cicada Wreck around 400m northeast.
Step-by-Step Route
- Unlock and craft the Habitat Builder.
- Place a compact base near the Lifepod if you want the safest start.
- Leave clearance underneath if you plan to add a Moonpool/Tadpole Dock later.
- Build near resources and, when possible, natural currents for future Hydroelectric Turbine power.
- Avoid committing a first base to the unfinished west/south map edge.
Crafting Recipe
- See the calculator for current ingredient totals.
What It Unlocks
- Full Fabricator
- Storage organization
- Power planning
- Vehicle bay preparation
Common Mistakes
- Building far away before you have reliable oxygen and storage.
- Ignoring clearance under the room.
- Choosing a scenic site that lacks early titanium, copper, and quartz.