Hardcore Mode - Just like survival, but if the player dies, the player will no longer be able to respawn and the save file is permanently deleted.įreedom Mode - Just like survival, but with hunger and thirst disabled.Upon death, they respawn, but certain items are lost from their inventory.Creative Mode - Health, hunger, thirst, oxygen and temperature are disabled, all the crafting blueprints are acquired, and no resources are required to craft.Additionally, the submersibles, a Seaglide, mobile vehicle bay, knife, flashlight, habitat builder, scanner and a propulsion cannon are provided. They do not need an energy source and cannot be damaged (unless the player damages them intentionally). Two years after the events of the original game, scientist Robin Ayou smuggles herself onto planet 4546B in order to investigate the circumstances of her sister Samantha's death, which Alterra claims was a result of 'employee negligence'.