Scan everything: Every time you see something new, try scanning it.This is generally discouraged if have spent under 20 hours in the game. If you are really, really stuck on any specific parts, you can look up the next step in my walkthrough.You can relax and take as long as you want to complete the game. If it feels impossibly difficult, try going elsewhere first. From the very start, you can explore everywhere and in any order, but many places are going to be very hard to survive unless you have the appropriate equipment. Like in the first game, even if you're super careful, you'll probably end up dying to some random game bug. Don't play hardcore on your first try.Instead, puzzles simply require finding objects, scanning objects, crafting more objects, and placing objects in certain spots.It does not require the same puzzle-solving skills you would need to beat Portal, The Witness, or Braid. This game is very light on logic puzzles.
Sometimes you can go hours without triggering any events or clues.Subnautica and Below Zero are free-exploration games where you are expected to figure out things yourself.
