The vehicle page starts with the first route step that matters in a real save: after the Welcome Center, scan the southwest wreck for Dive Elevator, Beacon, and one Tadpole fragment. That first Tadpole progress reveals Power Cell and Strong Acid planning before the full vehicle chain opens up.
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After the Welcome Center, swim southwest between 210 and 240 degrees to the 25m wreck. Scan the Tadpole fragment there to start the vehicle chain.
One Tadpole fragment is enough to reveal Power Cell and Strong Acid planning, so this scan matters even before the full vehicle is craftable.
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The first Tadpole progress turns Power Cell and Strong Acid into recipes you can start budgeting for.
Power Cell belongs to vehicle energy planning; Strong Acid belongs to the later material chain that follows deeper routes and vehicle upgrades.
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Prepare the Moonpool, Tadpole Dock, and Vehicle Fabricator chain after scanning the required fragments.
Leave room for vehicle access and plan base power, charging, and repairs before a long expedition.
Open related pageComplete the first scan, then prepare the facilities and materials needed to build and support the vehicle.
Scan both Habitat Builder fragments, restore power, pick Dash and Sea Skimmer, then leave with the base-building route unlocked.
From the Welcome Center, aim southwest between 210 and 240 degrees. The nearby wreck sits around 25m and is close enough for an early follow-up.
Clear the Dive Elevator and Beacon fragments first, open the supply crate, then scan one Tadpole fragment to reveal Power Cell and Strong Acid.
Collect Titanium or starter materials on the way back, craft Habitat Builder, then plan power, storage, and future vehicle fabrication space.
Use the fragment route to unlock construction, the chassis guide to choose carrying capacity or handling, and the upgrade guide for depth and endurance.
Start with the southwest wreck fragment after the Welcome Center, then use the dedicated Tadpole route for remaining fragment planning.
Use the base-parts hub for the Moonpool, Tadpole Dock, Vehicle Fabricator, power, and access space.
Compare Depth Module Mk. 1, Engine Efficiency, Strike Armor and Cavitation Muffler by your next route.
The Early Access roadmap includes later vehicle expansion.
The Tadpole Submersible is the main player vehicle to plan around right now. The first useful route step is scanning a Tadpole fragment after the Welcome Center, which also reveals Power Cell and Strong Acid planning.
Yes. Hotfix 3 says Hammerheads no longer attack unpiloted Tadpoles, though they can still take an interest in Tadpoles. It also fixes goggles remaining visible in first-person view after exiting the Tadpole Haul Chassis as a passenger.
Players attached to a Tadpole or Haul now reliably receive oxygen replenishment. The hotfix also blocks inventory sharing while riding a Tadpole and fixes the share prompt remaining open after driving away.
The Early Access roadmap includes later vehicle expansion.
Use the Welcome Center follow-up first: scan Dive Elevator, Beacon, and one Tadpole fragment at the southwest wreck. Then build base support and continue the Tadpole fragment route.
Official updates cover oxygen, passenger interactions and creature behavior. The route guides cover fragment and upgrade approaches.
Official source for unpiloted Tadpole / Hammerhead behavior and Tadpole Haul Chassis passenger goggles fix.
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Official source for the current Tadpole oxygen fix and later vehicle/co-op stability notes.
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Official source for Tadpole teleport / oxygen fixes and reduced Hammerhead attraction to Tadpole lights.
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Official store source for the Tadpole wording, Early Access scope, and future vehicle expansion language.
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Official Early Access roadmap source for vehicle docking/fabrication and later content expansion.
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Hands-on route reference for Tadpole scan planning. Use the wreck landmarks to plan your scan trip.
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Hands-on reference for Tadpole upgrades and modules.
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Choose travel handling or carrying space, then budget the chassis materials.
Prepare a Power Cell Terminal and reserve charged cells for the return.
Compare depth, endurance, protection and noise modules.
Choose travel handling or carrying space, then budget the chassis materials.
Prepare a Power Cell Terminal and reserve charged cells for the return.
Compare depth, endurance, protection and noise modules.
Where the first Tadpole fragment fits after Angel Comb and Welcome Center.
Vehicle modules, base modules, upgrade choices, and Biomod slots.
Vehicle role, current unlock path, and patch notes.
Current Tadpole oxygen and co-op stability fixes.
Southwest 210-240 degree wreck route after the Welcome Center.
Old Habitat, northeast ravine, Tadpole Pens, and vehicle-chain cautions.
Tadpole route markers, wreck leads, and outer-route planning.
Leave space for vehicle docking, fabrication, storage, and power.
Shipped Early Access updates and future vehicle expansion.
Search vehicle-related materials, fragments, and station names.
Material route unlocked after early Tadpole progress.