Why Fixing The Aurora in Subnautica MattersRepairing the Aurora allows for several key things that make Repairing it a crucial part of the subnautica experience.
Radiation Management
The most direct reason to repair the Aurora is because doing so stops radiation leaks. The four pillars hold a total of 11 breaches and each breach can be Repair Tool-ed. After fixing every rupture the environment around it stops emanating harmful radiation and players can explore these areas without wearing a wearing a Radiation Suit25.repairing aurora (ad) Not only does this make navigation simpler, it also allows players to use their armor slots for better gear.
Gameplay Progression
Mending the broken Aurora is a mandatory requirement for proceeding through the game. After you fix the breaches2The Drive Room also features some valuable items, including a Cyclops Engine Efficiency Module (S only) With that in mind, players tend to have a desire for such upgrades to improve their vehicles (and thus enhance their own survivability). It also ties into the narrative of the game, as we get a sense of achievement and advancement by fixing our ship.
Environmental Impact
I mean, environmentally speaking the Aurora fix means that we care about what’s been blown up and wobbled out of balance in the game. Radiation emitted by the ship causes damage to both the player as well as some marine life and ecosystems in Subnautica. While it repairs the breaches, players help to improve the underwater world and make sure that we (Players) are exploring diversity of species with interference effect less damage3.
To summarise, the repair of the Aurora is important for radiation control as well as moving forward in gameplay and effecting how the ecosystem will likely play out in the core game.
