Reaching the Alien Ruins in Subnautica 2 is like transitioning from the tutorial to the real deal. You've got to cross an open expanse, which a terrifying sea monster (the Collector Leviathan) calls home, and then you're let loose in a new, even more difficult location. Before you travel to the Alien Ruins, there are a few things you should prepare to save yourself time and effort. Likewise, once you reach this new area, you'll suddenly have a bunch of new objectives to complete and materials to gather. Here's how it all works. After you investigate the Tadpole Pens, you'll get the objective to cross the gorge and reach the Alien Ruins over 600 meters to the east. This mission effectively takes you to the next area, though you're able to return at any moment (providing you've got the resources to survive the trip). Before you leave for the Alien Ruins, I recommend doing the following: When you're properly prepared, it's time to travel to the Alien Ruins. The goal is simple: reach the other side of the open seabed. However, your destination is over 600 meters away, and there's a Collector Leviathan in your way, the largest, most deadly creature you'll have encountered so far. The best way to do it is to stay as low to the seabed as possible in your Tadpole and drive straight towards the Alien Ruins, or stay close to the surface of the ocean instead. The Leviathan will begin to chase you and possibly even hit you, but keep driving forward until you reach the other side of the gorge, at which point you can use the cliffs as cover and repair your vehicle. Reach the Alien Ruins, and you'll find the Research Station. Head inside and switch the power on by inserting a battery into the socket in the bedroom. Then interact with the NOA in the command room. This will list various locations you can visit to progress, and you'll soon be able to return to NOA to get actual quest markers. Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the