# Subnautica2Maps Backlink Resources

Updated: 2026-06-02T09:49:46Z
Site: https://subnautica2maps.com/
Canonical UTM campaign: `launch_202605_subnautica2maps`
Recovery task: t_93608a7f
Continuation task: t_500d2fda

## Source files in workspace

- data/subnautica2maps/competitor-backlinks.md — opportunity discovery, not a full paid backlink export.
- data/subnautica2maps/distribution-queue.md — prior first-wave queue and statuses.
- data/subnautica2maps/distribution-execution-log.md — prior public distribution execution log.
- data/subnautica2maps/moyun-distribution-baton.md — baton/context from earlier ops.
- data/subnautica2maps/utm-urls-2026-05-26.csv — current UTM conventions and candidate URLs.

## Missing source

- `missing_200_backlink_library_path`
- A complete 200-item backlink library was not found or verified in this repo during recovery. Current known local evidence is limited to one competitor/opportunity backlink note plus distribution files.

## UTM conventions

Use channel-specific UTM URLs. Do not publish naked links when a UTM can be used.

| Channel | UTM URL |
|---|---|
| Game8 contact | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=game8&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=game8_contact_map_resource |
| TechRaptor outreach | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=techraptor&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=techraptor_map_pitch |
| GameMaps/GameMappers | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=gamemaps&utm_medium=resource_listing&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=gamemaps_map_listing |
| IGN editorial/resource | https://subnautica2maps.com/resources/?utm_source=ign&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=ign_resource_reference |
| Fandom/Wiki | https://subnautica2maps.com/resources/?utm_source=fandom&utm_medium=wiki_referral&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=wiki_fandom_resource_map |
| Creator outreach | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=creator&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=creator_dm_map_resource |
| Steam guide candidate | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=steam&utm_medium=guide&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=steam_guide_map_launch |
| YouTube comment candidate | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=comment&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=youtube_comment_map_lookup |
| Reddit hold/no post | https://subnautica2maps.com/guides/does-subnautica-2-have-a-map/?utm_source=reddit&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=reddit_hold_no_public_post |
| PCGamesN editorial/resource | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=pcgamesn&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=pcgamesn_map_resource_tip |
| GameRant editorial/resource | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=gamerant&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=gamerant_guide_hub_suggestion |
| Official Wiki review request | https://subnautica2maps.com/resources/?utm_source=official_wiki&utm_medium=wiki_referral&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=wiki_resource_review_request |
| Creator Kysen | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=creator&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=kysen_beginner_guide |
| Creator CrypticFox | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=creator&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=crypticfox_resource_guide |

## Next batch candidates

| Priority | Candidate | Type | Status | Why it fits | Next action |
|---:|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Game8 Global | Gaming guide/site contact | `submitted_attempted_pending_confirmation` | Game8 already appears in Subnautica 2 SERP/reference set; prior form attempt completed but lacks visible success state. | Manual inbox/browser check only; do not count as confirmed unless explicit response appears. |
| 2 | TechRaptor | Gaming editorial outreach | `sent_confirmed_gmail_ui` | Gaming publication; suitable for a resource/tool pitch; official contact is `tips@techraptor.net`. | Sent from `xjtumj@gmail.com` via Gmail web UI on 2026-05-27; monitor replies. |
| 3 | GameMaps/GameMappers | Map/resource listing | `sent_confirmed_gmail_ui` | Audience expects maps/resources; good fit if submission flow exists. | Sent from `xjtumj@gmail.com` to `contact@gamemaps.net` on 2026-05-28; monitor replies. |
| 4 | IGN | Editorial/resource reference | `blocked_by_captcha_validation` | Strong SERP competitor/reference around resource locations and interactive map pages. | Retry Editorial News Tips form only in foreground browser with human captcha solving. |
| 5 | Fandom/Subnautica Wiki | Wiki/resource reference | `blocked_policy_review_required` | High player intent; could be useful if external-resource policy permits. | Use wiki talk/community route before any external-link edit. |
| 6 | Creator outreach | YouTube/guide creators | `blocked_manual_account_required` | Lower risk than public comments after YouTube UI instability; can drive relevant player traffic. | Pick max 2 creators and send individualized manual messages from approved account/channel. |

## Candidate copy snippets

### Game8 / editorial contact

```text
Subnautica2Maps is a fan-made interactive map and resource locator for Subnautica 2 Early Access players. It covers resource pages, black boxes, POIs, rough route clues, and visible source/confidence notes so player-facing location data does not look more certain than it is.
```

### TechRaptor / gaming blog pitch

```text
I built a fan-made Subnautica 2 interactive map and resource locator for Early Access players. It focuses on practical lookup tasks — silver/copper/sulfur routes, black boxes, POIs, and confidence/source notes — and could be useful as a player reference in resource roundups or guide updates.
```

### Wiki/Fandom neutral note

```text
Fan-made Subnautica 2 map/resource locator with visible source/confidence notes. Only add as an external resource if the page policy permits player tools and the link is useful to readers.
```

### Creator outreach

```text
Your Subnautica 2 guide is useful for players looking up resources. I built a fan-made companion map/checklist for resources, black boxes, POIs, and source/confidence notes. If it helps your viewers, feel free to reference it; corrections are welcome.
```

### GameMaps / manual email

```text
To: contact@gamemaps.net
Subject: Suggesting a Subnautica 2 fan-made interactive map resource

Hi GameMaps team,

I built a fan-made Subnautica 2 interactive map/resource locator for Early Access players:
https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=gamemaps&utm_medium=resource_listing&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=gamemaps_map_listing

It helps players look up silver, copper, sulfur, black boxes, POIs, and rough route clues. It also keeps source/confidence notes visible because Early Access data can change.

If Subnautica 2 fits your map library or suggested-map queue, I’d be happy for you to review it. It is not official; corrections or attribution requests are welcome.

Best,
Mengjian / Subnautica2Maps
```

## Guardrails

- No Reddit action in this recovery pass; `reddit=0`.
- Do not claim Game8 as confirmed submitted.
- Do not claim TechRaptor email was sent until sent from a real mailbox.
- Do not edit Wiki/Fandom until policy/context is reviewed.
- Do not use bulk outreach; creator messages must be individualized.
- Keep disclaimer: fan-made, not official, Early Access data may change, corrections welcome.


## Added candidates from daily batch — 2026-05-27

| Priority | Candidate | Type | Status | Why it fits | Next action |
|---:|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | PCGamesN | Gaming editorial / guide hub tip | `sent_confirmed_gmail_ui` | Active Subnautica 2 guide coverage and public editorial contact context. | Sent from `xjtumj@gmail.com` to `editor@pcgamesn.com` on 2026-05-27; monitor replies. |
| 8 | GameRant | Gaming editorial / guide hub suggestion | `sent_confirmed_gmail_ui_duplicate` | Active Subnautica 2 guide hub; contact page exposes general suggestions route. | Sent from `xjtumj@gmail.com` to `info@gamerant.com` on 2026-05-27; Gmail search shows 2 sends, so do not resend. |
| 9 | Official Subnautica 2 Wiki community | Wiki/community review | `draft` | Official wiki says anyone can contribute and points to official Discord; high relevance but external link policy must be respected. | Ask community/talk before any edit; no direct link insertion. |
| 10 | Steam Guide | Player resource guide | `draft` | Steam guide can be a value-first resource package if a permitted account publishes it; avoids blocked discussion reply loop. | Publish manually from an account with Steam community permission. |
| 11 | Kysen + CrypticFox | Creator outreach | `manual_required` | High-fit beginner/resource videos with engaged audiences; safer than public YouTube link comments. | Send two individualized manual messages via approved creator contact route. |

## Daily batch candidates — 2026-05-28

| Priority | Candidate | Type | Status | Why it fits | Next action |
|---:|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | GameMaps/GameMappers | Map/resource listing email | `sent_confirmed_gmail_ui` | Map library audience matches player map/resource intent; public contact email available; no login/captcha/payment. | Monitor replies; do not resend before follow-up window. |
| 13 | Steam Guide | Player resource guide | `blocked_manual_account_required` | Steam guide is still the right player-context artifact, but publishing needs a permitted Steam community account. | Human/manual publish only from an approved account; no automation retry. |
| 14 | Official Subnautica 2 Wiki / Discord | Wiki/community review request | `blocked_manual_account_required` | High relevance, but direct external-link edit is unsafe; community review should happen before any wiki edit. | Ask in official wiki/community route with approved account; no direct page edit. |
| 15 | Kysen | Creator outreach | `blocked_manual_account_required` | Beginner guide includes early resource/progression intent and public social/Discord routes, but no safe public email found. | Send individualized DM/email only through approved creator contact route. |
| 16 | CrypticFox | Creator outreach | `blocked_manual_account_required` | Resource-location video is high-fit; public website/social/Discord routes exist, but no safe direct email route was verified. | Send individualized DM/email only through approved creator contact route. |

### 2026-05-28 resource-pool recovery note

- Searched `/root` and `/mnt/HC_Volume_105300089/projects` for existing backlink/resource pools; no complete 200-item backlink library was found. Existing reusable evidence remains this file, `backlink-log.md`, `competitor-backlinks.md`, `distribution-queue.md`, `outreach-pack.md`, and prior execution logs.

## Daily batch candidates — 2026-06-02

| Priority | Candidate | Type | Status | Proof / blocker | UTM / sessions | Next action |
|---:|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Game8 | Gaming guide placement follow-up | `no_public_placement_found_pending_confirmation` | Checked `https://game8.co/games/Subnautica-2/archives/598948`; no visible `subnautica2maps.com` placement in extracted content/search result. | UTM `game8_contact_map_resource`; Plausible UTM source 7d `game8=1 visitor`; no confirmed downstream event attribution. | Recheck in 48h or via inbox/browser confirmation; do not count as live until proof URL exists. |
| 18 | GameMaps/GameMappers | Map/resource listing follow-up | `no_public_placement_found_email_sent_prior` | Checked `https://www.gamemaps.net/game/subnautica_2`; search found the listing page but extraction failed and no public placement was confirmed. | UTM `gamemaps_map_listing`; Plausible UTM source 7d `gamemaps=1 visitor`; prior ops noted `1 activeUser / 2 sessions`. | Check mailbox/listing page; do not resend before reply state is known. |
| 19 | PCGamesN | Editorial guide/resource follow-up | `manual_required_no_public_placement_found` | Checked `https://www.pcgamesn.com/about-us`; pitch/guides fit confirmed, but no public `subnautica2maps.com` placement found. | UTM `pcgamesn_map_resource_tip`; Plausible UTM source 7d `pcgamesn=1 visitor`. | Check inbox/reply; wait until 7-day window before a new pitch. |
| 20 | Steam Guide | Player resource guide | `manual_required_draft_ready` | Draft already in `outreach-pack.md`; publishing blocked until a permitted Steam account is used. | UTM `steam_guide_map_launch`; no Steam source in current 7d evidence. | Manual publish by account allowed to create Subnautica 2 Guides; if blocked, record exact reason. |
| 21 | Official Wiki / Discord | Wiki/community review request | `manual_required_policy_review_first` | Direct external-link edit intentionally skipped; review request draft exists in `outreach-pack.md`. | UTM `wiki_resource_review_request`; no official_wiki source in current 7d evidence. | Ask community/talk/Discord whether fan-made external resource is allowed before any edit. |
| 22 | Kysen / CrypticFox | Creator outreach | `manual_required_drafts_ready` | Individualized drafts exist in `outreach-pack.md`; public YouTube link comments remain paused. | UTM `kysen_beginner_guide` / `crypticfox_resource_guide`; no creator source in current 7d evidence. | Pick exactly one creator for manual DM/email; no bulk outreach. |

## Tomorrow action queue — 2026-06-03

1. Steam Guide manual publish check: permitted Steam account only; record proof URL if live, otherwise exact blocker.
2. Official Wiki / Discord review request: ask policy/community first; no direct page edit.
3. GameMaps reply/placement follow-up: check inbox and public listing; no duplicate email.
4. PCGamesN reply/placement follow-up: check inbox and public search; no resend before follow-up window.
5. Creator outreach: send one individualized manual DM/email to either Kysen or CrypticFox through an approved route.

## Attribution notes — 2026-06-02

- Direct / None remains too high for attribution: Plausible `73 visitors`; GA4 `direct/none 38 activeUsers`. Treat as unassigned / referrer-lost until matched with UTM/proof.
- `game8`, `gamemaps`, `pcgamesn` are weak one-visitor UTM signals without public placement proof. Do not label them successful backlinks.
- `chatgpt.com` and `copilot.com` are weak AI-referral observations (`chatgpt.com=2`, `copilot.com=1` in Plausible; GA4 also has `chatgpt.com=3`). They are not executed backlink channels and have no controllable placement URL.

## V2 counted batch — 2026-06-02 t_f7f1f238

The v2 rule only counts `live_confirmed`, `submitted_confirmed`, and `manual_required_opened_for_owner`. Prior rows with `no_public_placement_found`, `draft_ready`, `attempted`, or `policy_review_first` are retained for context but not counted as today's 5.

| Priority | Candidate | Type | Status | Owner action URL | UTM | Next action |
|---:|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Steam Community Guides | Player resource guide | `manual_required_opened_for_owner` | https://steamcommunity.com/app/1962700/guides/ | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=steam&utm_medium=guide&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=steam_guide_map_launch | Owner publishes guide or returns exact permission blocker. |
| 24 | Official Subnautica Discord / Wiki | Community policy review | `manual_required_opened_for_owner` | https://discord.com/invite/subnautica | https://subnautica2maps.com/resources/?utm_source=official_wiki&utm_medium=wiki_referral&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=wiki_resource_review_request | Ask if external fan-made tools are allowed; no direct edit first. |
| 25 | IGN contact / editorial tips | Foreground form/manual submission | `manual_required_opened_for_owner` | https://corp.ign.com/contact | https://subnautica2maps.com/resources/?utm_source=ign&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=ign_resource_reference | Complete form only with human foreground captcha if needed; record confirmation. |
| 26 | EPICTREASURE | Creator outreach | `manual_required_opened_for_owner` | https://discord.gg/Vysg65pcCq | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=creator&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=epictreasure_all_resources | Send one individualized message from approved account; record evidence/reply. |
| 27 | Z1 Gaming | Creator outreach | `manual_required_opened_for_owner` | https://discord.gg/Z1Gaming | https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=creator&utm_medium=outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=z1gaming_map_resource | Send one individualized message from approved account; record evidence/reply. |

## Tomorrow de-duplicated action queue — 2026-06-03 v2

1. Steam Guide: proof URL or exact permission blocker.
2. Official Discord/Wiki: message proof or policy answer.
3. IGN: form/sent confirmation; replace if still captcha-blocked.
4. EPICTREASURE: DM/community message proof or reply.
5. Z1 Gaming: DM/community message proof or reply.
6. Replacement pool: Polygon/Vox tips route, Map Genie/community suggestion route, one new creator with explicit contact route.

---

## External-link automation rerun — 2026-06-02 t_90dbfe44

- Task: `t_90dbfe44`
- Operator: 墨运
- Checked at: `2026-06-02T11:33:20Z`
- Goal: replace prior owner/manual items with low-risk editorial/resource-page routes where possible.
- Result counts: `live_confirmed=0`, `submitted_confirmed=0`, `manual_required_opened_for_owner=1`, `draft_prepared_send_blocked=5`, `blocked_with_replacement_candidate=1`.
- Guardrails: Reddit=0; no public comments; no captcha bypass; no wiki edit; no unverified send claim; no secrets written.

### What was actually progressed

1. Rock Paper Shotgun / IGN network contact form
   - submit_url: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/contact-us
   - status: `blocked_with_replacement_candidate`
   - blocker: contact form has reCAPTCHA; no bypass attempted.
   - replacement: Gmail draft prepared to `contact@rockpapershotgun.com`, but send remained disabled after click/Ctrl-Enter.
   - UTM: https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=rps&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=rps_map_resource_tip

2. TheGamer editorial route
   - submit_url: https://www.thegamer.com/contact
   - status: `draft_prepared_send_blocked`
   - evidence: Gmail compose URL was opened with `editorial@thegamer.com`, subject and body prefilled; no sent confirmation captured.
   - UTM: https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=thegamer&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=thegamer_map_resource_tip

3. DualShockers editorial/general route
   - submit_url: https://www.dualshockers.com/contact
   - status: `draft_prepared_send_blocked`
   - evidence: contact page verified by web extract; page exposes Editorial Inquiries and General Inquiries categories. Search result exposed `info@dualshockers.com`; not sent because Gmail/SMTP path is blocked.
   - UTM: https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=dualshockers&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=dualshockers_map_resource_tip

4. Polygon editorial route
   - submit_url: https://www.polygon.com/contact
   - status: `draft_prepared_send_blocked`
   - evidence: contact page verified by web extract; page exposes Editorial Inquiries / Topic Ideas / Feedback / Corrections or Suggestions. Search result exposed `maddy@polygon.com` as a historical games deputy editor pitch address, but this was not used as a confirmed current submission path.
   - UTM: https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=polygon&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=polygon_map_resource_tip

5. Eurogamer / IGN network contact form
   - submit_url: https://www.eurogamer.net/contact-us
   - status: `draft_prepared_send_blocked`
   - evidence: web extract verified visible contact form fields: enquiry type, email, name, subject, message. No form submit was attempted because this likely requires foreground/captcha/session handling.
   - UTM: https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=eurogamer&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=eurogamer_map_resource_tip

6. GameSpot editorial tip route
   - candidate_url: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/subnautica-2-guides-hub/1100-6530670/
   - status: `draft_prepared_send_blocked`
   - evidence: search result shows the Subnautica 2 Guides Hub and a public news-tip/contact address line (`news@gamespot.com`); page extraction failed, so no send was claimed.
   - UTM: https://subnautica2maps.com/map/?utm_source=gamespot&utm_medium=editorial_outreach&utm_campaign=launch_202605_subnautica2maps&utm_content=gamespot_map_resource_tip

### Send-path blocker

- Gmail API: current Google OAuth refresh token lacks `gmail.send`; token scope is analytics/webmasters/userinfo only. No token values were stored.
- Gmail web compose: RPS/TheGamer drafts can be opened, but the send button becomes disabled and no `Message sent` / `已发送` confirmation appears.
- Resend: API is available only for verified `shipsolo.io`; not used for Subnautica2Maps outreach to avoid sender-domain mismatch.

### Owner-minimal next action

Open Gmail foreground and send at most one low-risk editorial tip first: RPS or TheGamer. If Gmail send still disabled, re-login/refresh Gmail or grant a Gmail send-capable mail path. Return sent-mail evidence or exact Gmail error; then 墨运 can update `submitted_confirmed`.