Scorpius

 | Feature | Details |-| --- | --- |+| :--- | :--- |+| **Original Name** | Sparse Plains | | **Depth** | 360 - 660m |-| **Status** | Heavily Unfinished (EA2 Focus) | | **Location** | Northeast of Coral Gardens |+| **Status** | Heavily unfinished (Early Access) |+| **Key Fauna** | Collector Leviathan, Waterslugs |+| **Future Fauna** | Tar Eel, Descender, Great Jaws |  -**Scorpius** (originally known as **Sparse Plains**) is the code-name for a heavily unfinished region located northeast of the [Coral Gardens](Biomes#Coral Gardens). Described by developers as the "home of the [Collector Leviathan](Collector Leviathan)," development of this region is scheduled to be the main focus of the [EA2 Update](Planned Features).+**Scorpius** (originally known as **Sparse Plains**) is the code-name for a heavily unfinished region located northeast of the [Coral Gardens](Biomes#Coral Gardens). Described as the "home of the [Collector Leviathan](Collector Leviathan)," development of this region is a main focus for the EA2 Update.  -Currently, the region exists in a very early state in-game, with virtually no resources or lifeforms present. With the EA2 Update, new [Lifeforms](Lifeforms) such as the [Tar Eel](Tar Eel) and [Descender](Descender) will be introduced.+Currently, the region is in a very early state in-game, with virtually no resources or lifeforms present. With the EA2 Update, new lifeforms such as the [Tar Eel](Tar Eel) and [Descender](Descender) will be introduced.   ## Overview   ### In-game-Based on the current in-game layout, Scorpius is set to be the largest and deepest region to date.+Based on the current in-game layout, Scorpius will be the largest and deepest region to date.   The region is divided into three code-named sections: *   **Sargas**: An open plain. *   **Lesath**: A series of fractured steps and trenches. *   **Antares**: A large tar lake.   A trail of unfinished [Cicada](Cicada) debris can be followed from the top of Sargas, through Lesath, and down to the bottom of Antares.  -South of Sargas lies a drained reservoir that once held tar, which has since spilled out and flooded the rest of the region. Presently, this is where the [Collector Leviathan](Collector Leviathan) is located, alongside a small group of four [Waterslugs](Waterslug).+South of Sargas is a drained reservoir that once held tar, which has since spilled out and flooded the rest of the region. Presently, this is where the [Collector Leviathan](Collector Leviathan) is located, as well as a small meeting of four [Waterslugs](Waterslug).  -With the exception of the reservoir, the entire region is currently beyond the [Early Access Barrier](Early Access Barrier). Attempted exploration brings the threat of [Shiver Leviathans](Shiver Leviathan).+With the exception of the reservoir, the entire region is currently beyond the [Early Access Barrier](Early Access Barrier), meaning that attempted exploration will bring with it the threat of [Shiver Leviathans](Shiver Leviathan).  -![Scorpius Wreck](Scorpius Wreck.png)-*A large wreck on top of a tar lake.*+### Future+In the future, Scorpius will be home to many more lifeforms including, and perhaps most notably, a large population of [Great Jaws](Great Jaw). The Collector Leviathan currently found at the reservoir will be moved, likely to a deeper part of the region.  -### Future Content-In future updates, Scorpius will be home to many more lifeforms, including, most notably, a large population of [Great Jaws](Great Jaw). The Collector Leviathan currently found at the reservoir will likely be moved to a deeper part of the region.+Based on concept art and developer videos, the [Axum](Axum) will have had a strong presence in the region, including a large dam in Sargas that was made to restrict the flow of tar. The dam has seemingly since been sabotaged.  -Based on concept art and developer videos, the [Axum](Axum) faction had a strong presence in the region. This includes a large dam in Sargas designed to restrict the flow of tar, which has seemingly since been sabotaged.-  In addition to a wreck containing [Bullfrog Workmech](Bullfrog Workmech) fragments, the [BigSub](BigSub) itself will also be found somewhere in this region, waiting to be restored.   ## Gallery   ### In Game+  ![An early tar cascade](Scorpius Tar Cascade.png)-*A trench*-![Scorpius Trench](Scorpius Trench.png)-*Fog-disabled overview of the entire region*-![Scorpius No Fog](Scorpius No Fog.png)+![A trench](Scorpius Trench.png)+![A large wreck on top a tar lake](Scorpius Wreck.png)+![Fog-disabled overview of the entire region](Scorpius No Fog.png)   ### Development+  ![Concept Art of a biome within the Scorpius region](Collector_Biome_concept_art.png)-*Concept Art of a biome within the Scorpius region.* ![A rendered picture of an unknown biome in the region](Scorpius Concept Art.jpg)-*A rendered picture of an unknown biome in the region.*   ## Trivia-*   All code-names for this region are based around the constellation [Scorpius](wp:Scorpius), with [Sargas](wp:Theta_Scorpii), [Lesath](wp:Upsilon Scorpii), and [Antares](wp:Antares) being three of its stars.+ +*   All code-names for this region are based around the constellation Scorpius, with Sargas, Lesath, and Antares being three of its stars.+*   On August 25, 2026, senior narrative designer Seth Dickinson shared a list of the following potential names for the region: Tar Gorges, Tar Canyon, Tar Steps, Tar Farms, Tar Mazes, Tar Delta, Tar Dikes, Tar Canals, Tar Tsutgalan, Tar Jökulhlaup, Collector Maze, Collector Nest, Pearl Farms, Flooded Farms, Pearl Jam, Gurganj, and Calamari Calamity.+    *   Dickinson has since suggested that there is a "99.99%" chance that **Tar Delta** will be the final name, though it has yet to be fully confirmed.