Subnautica Below Zero Fabricator Base

Okay, let’s talk about Subnautica: Below Zero. Specifically, let’s chat about building a base near the Fabricator Base. I know, I know, some of you are already groaning. Hear me out!

We all love finding that perfect spot, right? Prime real estate with a view. Maybe near a thermal vent for easy power. Or perhaps close to a resource-rich area. But listen, the area around the Fabricator Base? It’s actually… pretty good. Don’t click away just yet!

Location, Location, Location... Or Something

First off, think about the convenience! Need to fabricate something? Bam! It’s right there. No need to swim halfway across 4546B. We’ve all been there, that desperate swim back to base because you forgot some crucial ingredient. With a base nearby, those days are (mostly) gone.

I get it, some say it's too close to the action. Too predictable. "Real Subnautica players explore!" they shout. But honestly, sometimes I just want to chill and build. Is that so wrong? A little less monster-dodging, a little more meticulously arranging my indoor potted plants. The Fabricator Base neighborhood is… surprisingly chill. Aside from the occasional leviathan, of course.

Plus, let's be real. The area already looks like you're supposed to build there. All that flat, almost-purposefully-laid-out terrain. It's practically begging for a multipurpose room and a moonpool. The game designers were subtly nudging us, weren't they?

Dealing with the Locals (aka Leviathans)

Alright, let’s address the elephant in the aurora. Or, you know, the leviathan in the deep. Yes, there are bigger beasties roaming around. But that's part of the fun! Consider it built-in base defense practice. Makes you think creatively about placement, right? Where can I build that scanning room so it doesn't get chomped in half?

And honestly, with a little sonar and some strategic placement of perimeter defense systems (shocking is always a good option, right?), you can co-exist peacefully. Ish. Mostly peacefully. Okay, sometimes peacefully. But that's the challenge, isn't it?

Building around the Fabricator Base is like choosing to live next to a busy airport. You get used to the noise. And hey, at least you're close to the action!

Unpopular Opinion Time!

Here's the truth: building a base near the Fabricator Base is underrated. It’s not the most original spot, granted. You won't win any awards for "Most Adventurous Base Location." But for sheer practicality and convenience? It’s hard to beat.

And let's face it, sometimes practicality trumps originality. I'm not saying it's the ONLY place you should build. I'm just saying, don't dismiss it out of hand. Give it a shot. You might be surprised.

Besides, think of all the time you'll save not having to swim back and forth for resources! More time for exploring. More time for decorating. More time for... accidentally running your Seatruck into a wall. (We've all been there, too.)

So, next time you start a new Below Zero playthrough, consider planting your flag near the old Fabricator. Embrace the convenient life. Embrace the leviathans. Embrace... the slightly less adventurous, but ultimately rewarding, base-building experience.

Who’s with me? Anyone? Anyone?

"Building near the Fabricator Base? Genius! Pure genius!" – Probably me, someday, writing a sequel to this article.