Spy Pengling

The Spy Penguin is a potential upcoming feature in Subnautica: Below Zero. It will serve as a land-based alternative to the Camera Drone.

Features
NOTE: These features are not yet confirmed, and are taken from the fan-made presentation. Features may be removed or added as official development continues.

The Spy Penguin, being based on the real life version, is made to imitate the young of Penguins. This means that other Penguins are attracted to it, and may even try to protect it, as it could also attract predators.

The drone comes equipped with a retractable camera. In its default position, the camera cannot rotate, and only faces the direction the drone is facing. A secondary mode allows the mouth to open, which exposes the camera and allows the camera to move freely. This mode may deter other Penguins.

The drone also features a speaker on the abdomen, which will play prerecorded Penguin sounds. This feature can be used to attract other Penguins, but may also attract Ice Worms.

The small stature of the Spy Penguin allows it to explore otherwise inaccessible areas that are too larger for the player. It can collect resources in these areas with the help of a robotic arm. Should the drone get stuck, it has the ability to perform a small jump.

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Trivia

 * The Spy Penguin was a fan collaboration presented by Scott MacDonald at the late 2018 retreat, the full presentation can be found here.