Getting started GAME WIKI
Game modes
Choose Campaign, Survival or Free Roam, and learn how Training and New Game Plus fit into your next descent.
Choose your dive #
Death in the Water 2 offers three main ways to play. Campaign follows the investigation into Death, Survival focuses on escalating attacks, and Free Roam lets you explore the seascape without creature attacks.
| Mode | What to expect | Choose it for |
|---|---|---|
| Campaign | A sequence of 15 dives with radio briefings, objectives, treasure and equipment progression. | The story and a structured introduction to the world. |
| Survival | Waves of hostile creatures, supply management and score progression. | Repeated combat and improving your run. |
| Free Roam | Exploration of the underwater environment without being attacked. | Learning the landscape and enjoying the marine life. |
Training #
Training is a separate introduction to the diving controls and basic actions. It is a useful place to learn weapon switching, movement and interaction before entering a combat mode.
New Game Plus #
Completing the game unlocks New Game Plus. It lets you start a new run from an unlocked Campaign dive, and the menu includes an option to begin with all weapon and item upgrades.
Check the mode and unlock options shown in your game’s menu when starting a new run.