Detecting multiple leviathan class lifeforms in the region. Are you certain whatever you're doing is worth it?
― PDA, Dialogue
The Dunes is a biome located west from Lifepod 5, on the edge of the map, bordering one of the Grassy Plateaus, Sea Treader's Path, one of the Safe Shallows, both of the Blood Kelp Zones, the Northwestern Mushroom Forest and the Void.
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The Dunes also harbors a crater from a meteor impact, the third Precursor Cache can be found in the crater large sinkhole can also be found near a Wreck and the meteor impact. Wreck 6 is found within the Dunes, having seemingly slid down the sandy dunes from the Northwestern Mushroom Forest. An Alien Pipe Entrance Point is found in the Dunes. |
Description
The Dunes features vast, sandy plains and dunes, sometimes littered with various types of rock structures. It is also home to many dangerous types of Fauna, the most notable threat being five Reaper Leviathans patrolling the open spaces of the biome.
Even in the daytime, the Dunes are quite dark and murky, making it difficult to see threats. It is recommended to keep track of where Reaper Leviathans reside and give them a wide berth.
Gallery
For a more complete gallery, visit Dunes/Gallery
Trivia
- The Dunes once served as an entrance to the Inactive Lava Zone and Lost River, it is unknown why these entrances were removed.
- The Dunes is also the second biggest biome in Subnautica.