Tar Delta

 | Feature | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Depth** | 360 - 660m | | **Location** | Northeast of the Coral Gardens | | **Status** | Heavily unfinished (Early Access) | | **Key Fauna** | Collector Leviathan, Water Slugs | | **Future Fauna** | Tar Eel, Descender, Great Jaws |  -![Scorpius Wreck](Scorpius Wreck.png)-  The **Tar Delta** (originally known as **Sparse Plains** or **Scorpius**) is a heavily unfinished region located northeast of the [[Coral Gardens]]. Described as the "home of the [[Collector Leviathan]]," development of this region is a main focus for future updates.   -Currently, the region is in a very early state in-game, with virtually no resources or lifeforms present. Future updates are expected to introduce new lifeforms such as the [[Tar Eel]] and [[Descender]].+Currently, the region is in a very early state in-game, with virtually no resources or lifeforms present aside from specific story-related entities. In future updates, new lifeforms such as the [[Tar Eel]] and [[Descender]] are expected to be introduced.   ## Overview   ### In-game Based on the current in-game layout, the Tar Delta 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]] debris can be followed from the top of Sargas, through Lesath, and down to the bottom of Antares.   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]] is located, as well as a small meeting of four [[Water Slug]]s.   With the exception of the reservoir, the entire region is currently beyond the [[Early Access Barrier]], meaning that attempted exploration will bring with it the threat of [[Shiver Leviathan]]s.   While there is little else to be found in the Tar Delta by default, the console commands `wp.Runtime.ToggleDataLayerActivation` and `wp.Runtime.ToggleDrawDataLayers` can be used to reveal hidden features and locations, including the buried **BigSub** and a wreck containing [[Bullfrog Workmech]] fragments.  +![Scorpius Wreck](Scorpius Wreck.png)+  ### Future Development-In the future, the Tar Delta will be home to many more lifeforms including, and perhaps most notably, a large population of [[Great Jaw]]s. The Collector Leviathan currently found at the reservoir will be moved, likely to a deeper part of the region.+In the future, the Tar Delta will be home to many more lifeforms including, and perhaps most notably, a large population of [[Great Jaw]]s. The Collector Leviathan currently found at the reservoir will likely be moved to a deeper part of the region.  +> "That is why the collector is there, to deter you from building a base so we can build without risking you losing your well made home. Then the collector will go to it's new home." — mildblobfish (Developer)+  Based on concept art and developer videos, the [[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.   ## Biomes   ### Intermediary Basin The Intermediary Basin is a desolate trench inhabited by a lone [[Collector Leviathan]]. Presently, crossing the basin is the only way to reach the [[Karakorum Ruins]].   ## Gallery   ### In Game ![An early tar cascade](Scorpius Tar Cascade.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 Tar Delta region](Collector_Biome_concept_art.png) ![A rendered picture of an unknown biome in the region](Scorpius Concept Art.jpg) ![An early, scrapped layout of the region from 2023](Sparse Plains early 2023.png)   ## Trivia-*   Originally, the region was called Sparse Plains, and featured a much different layout, before being scrapped for a rework.-*   While early in development, the region used code-names 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 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.+*   Originally, the region was called **Sparse Plains**, and featured a much different layout, before being scrapped for a rework.+*   While early in development, the region used code-names 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 potential names for the region, including: 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.