Separate run power from account progress
Temporary upgrades help the current dive. Persistent rewards help future attempts. At launch, third-party demo coverage refers to a progression resource named Ocean Souls; confirm the current in-game label before making exact farming assumptions.
| Layer | Purpose | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Current-run upgrade | Win the next encounter | Choose synergy and immediate survival value. |
| Persistent currency/reward | Improve future attempts | Favor reliable returns while learning. |
| Player knowledge | Avoid repeating the same failure | Track oxygen, route, and build decisions. |
A practical progression loop
- Test one variableChange one weapon or upgrade priority so the result teaches you something.
- Protect reliable gainsDo not risk all progress for a low-confidence detour.
- Review the failureName the first decision that made the run unstable.
- Spend toward consistencyPrefer unlocks that reduce your recurring failure point.
- Re-test at the same depthCompare performance under similar pressure.
Last verified: August 24, 2026 · Early Access facts may change.