Walkthrough Hub

Complete DIVE or DIE walkthrough index — beginner campaign, Eldritch Idols, Final Flood day, and post-launch patch notes.

Campaign Path

Start with the Beginner Walkthrough for settlement setup and early dive priorities. Move to the Eldritch Idols Guide once Maps unlock mid-pool biomes, then finish with the Final Flood Day checklist.

Post-launch reading lives under Updates — Week Seven mid-August recap, Patch #1 soft-lock fixes, Steam Deck notes, and community routing after July 21, 2026. After you know where Idols sit, read Idol Powers so each recovery changes how you dive the next day.

Recommended Order

  1. Beginner Walkthrough → First 10 Days → Tips & Tricks
  2. Best Upgrades → Fishing Hut → Altar Worship schedule
  3. Stalker Wells → Eldritch Idols → Idol Powers → Rain Serpents → Final Flood

Frequently Asked Questions

Where should a new Chief start?
Beginner Walkthrough, then How to Play and Tips & Tricks. Add Patch #1 if your save soft-locked after a dive.
Are walkthroughs updated for Patch #1?
Yes — soft-lock guidance and week-one routing reflect the July 23, 2026 hotfix window.