The search
How does draining the ocean work in Unplug the Ocean?
Follow the ocean-draining loop in Unplug the Ocean: deliver water, build pumps, reveal the seabed and search for a lost shed key.
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A small key.
A growing operation.
A closer look at Unplug the Ocean: how the search works, how the factory grows, and what changes when you upgrade the machinery. These articles describe the development build, with actual game captures.
The factory
From a bucket to a coastal factory
See how scooping water grows into a coastal factory in Unplug the Ocean, with pumps, material production, power cables and transport routes.
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The machinery
Pump upgrades are only part of a working factory
Explore five physical equipment tiers in Unplug the Ocean and learn why power, inputs, pipes and output capacity matter alongside pump upgrades.
Read the articleLooking for the short version?
Use the official game facts for release status and a quick overview, watch the gameplay reel, or visit the press kit for downloadable assets.
For the search-and-upgrade comparison, read games like Needle In A Haystack Simulator.