How to Unlock the Undersea Alternate Route in New Pokémon Snap
In the Undersea course of New Pokémon Snap, you’ll encounter a blocked cave entrance, hinting at an alternate route. This hidden path unlocks the Lental Seafloor Illumina Spot and adds a new layer of exploration to the level. If you’re unsure how to access this alternate route, follow our step-by-step guide to clear the blockage and discover the secret path.
How to Break the Rocks in the Undersea Level
When you first encounter the rock blockage in the Undersea course (likely on Research Level 1), scanning the area will reveal that you need a specific Pokémon to clear it. To open this alternate path, follow these steps:
Step 1: Level Up to Research Level 2
Increase the Undersea research level to Level 2 by photographing Pokémon and earning Expedition Points. Once you’ve reached this level, make sure you’ve also unlocked the Illumina Orb for the island. Both are essential for clearing the blocked path.
Step 2: Use a Clawitzer to Break the Rocks
- Start a run of the Undersea level at Research Level 2.
- As you approach the blocked cave entrance, look for a Clawitzer swimming nearby.
- Toss an Illumina Orb at the Clawitzer to power it up.
- Once powered, the Clawitzer will shoot a powerful beam at the rocks, clearing the blockage.
- After the rocks are broken, scan the area and select the alternate route to enter the hidden path.
Alternative Method: Research Level 3
If you’d rather not use the Illumina Orb method, you can simply reach Research Level 3 for the Undersea course. At this level, the alternate path is automatically unlocked. However, this approach requires more time, as you’ll need to significantly increase your Expedition Points to reach Level 3.
What’s Beyond the Alternate Route?
Clearing the blocked path allows you to explore a brand-new area of the Undersea course and grants access to the Lental Seafloor Illumina Spot, an exciting area filled with new Pokémon to photograph. This secret route adds more variety and replayability to your New Pokémon Snap experience.
If you’re looking for more tips to help you advance in New Pokémon Snap, check out our other guides! Learn how to get Off to a Flying Startle, complete the A Terrific Yawn task, and unlock even more exciting content in the game. .
Unlocking the Undersea alternate route is just one of many secrets waiting for you in New Pokémon Snap. What do you think of this guide? Let us know in the comments!
