The Arctic Spires provide access to late-game land exploration and resource searches after the bridge route is open.
PC / Global, version 1.0
WHERE & HOW TO FARM
Where to farm
Land region beyond the bridge from Glacial Bay.
Treat this as a land expedition with cold exposure and a separate underwater return to consider. Search accessible caves and boulders for resources, and avoid committing to a deep-water collection without a depth-ready vehicle.
Hydraulic Fluid and story progression to activate the bridge.
Cold protection suitable for the trek.
Snowfox or careful foot travel for surface movement.
Depth-rated vehicle and Prawn Suit Drill Arm if collecting underwater large deposits.
Reach Glacial Bay and complete the bridge activation using Hydraulic Fluid when the story route allows.
Prepare cold protection and supplies before crossing; bring a Snowfox if available.
Follow the established trail into the Arctic Spires and use visible landmarks to keep the return route clear.
Search accessible cave walls and boulders for late-game resources, collecting only what you can carry safely.
Check your cold protection and supplies during the trek and return to shelter when needed.
For underwater resources, transition back to the vehicle and confirm its depth rating before descending.
Use the Prawn drill on large deposits only when equipped, then return to base with the haul.
Farming tips
Keep surface exploration and underwater mining as separate legs so each has the right equipment.
Mark a reliable return point before pushing farther from the bridge.
Repeat, collect and use
Land resource searches can be revisited, though individual pickups are finite. Large deposits are depleted after drilling; seek another deposit for additional ore.
Common mistakes
Crossing without cold protection: prepare for exposure before leaving shelter.
Assuming land access makes deep underwater travel safe: use a correctly rated vehicle for the aquatic leg.
Taking a Snowfox as a substitute for oxygen or vehicle planning: it supports surface travel only.
When to stop or switch
Return to shelter if cold exposure or supplies become limiting; postpone underwater collection until the depth-rated vehicle and drill are ready.
