Endless Ocean Luminous – How to Find UMLs (Unique Marine Life)

Endless Ocean Luminous, the latest in Nintendo and developer Arika’s cult aquatic exploration games, is out now, and it might not be quite what some folks are expecting. The game features a number of mechanics that may be somewhat confusing at first, but don’t worry, we’re here to clarify things.

There are a lot of different underwater creatures to find and scan in Endless Ocean Luminous, but the most sought after are the UMLs (Unique Marine Lifeforms). These are one-of-a-kind named creatures, most of which have some sort of special gimmick to them. But how exactly do you find them? The game isn’t terribly clear about this at first, but we’ve got you covered…

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You can find a UML while diving on a procedurally-generated map either solo or with other players. First, you need to find a series of creatures (seven of them while playing solo, more while in multiplayer) with “unusual biometric signs.” These creatures don’t look any different from regular ones, you just have to pay attention to your scanning reticule. When you’re close to one, an orange dot will start pinging in the middle of your reticule and your controller will rumble. A orange circle in which you can find the fish will also be marked on your map. Follow the radar until you find it (make sure to scroll through any lists of fish you scan to find the one with the orange dot beside it – that’s your culprit).

Once you find your required number of unusual fish, a UML will appear somewhere on the map. It will be marked by a large red circle. Your time is somewhat limited, so head there and scan it. Once you scan the UML it will disappear again.

As with most things in Endless Ocean Luminous, it’s best to search for UMLs in multiplayer, as you share progress with your fellow divers, so you can get them a lot faster.

The UML you get on any given dive is random – as far as I know, there’s no way to determine