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Oxygen Not Included Polluted Oxygen: The Secret Killer Lurking in Your Base? New builds spotlight hidden air threats.
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This sneaky hazard hides in plain sight
Oxygen Not Included Polluted Oxygen: The Secret Killer Lurking in Your Base? is contaminated air you breathe. It carries germs and stress, quietly lowering morale and spreading sickness.
Watch how gases stack and spread
Air cycles through vents and doors, letting polluted zones creep across rooms. Studies indicate gas density sends dirty air sinking to low spots and vents.
Running early filters and tight traffic control stops the spread. Keep your colony safe; automate vents and check air often.
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One-line takeaway
Use smart airflow design and early vent monitoring to block polluted zones before tanks and dupes suffer.
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Can dupes resist germs in tight tunnels?
Duplicates catch illness fast in recycled air without sterilization or airflow splits.
Is clearing pollution simple once it appears?
Yes, use airlocks, gas pumps, and disinfecting rooms to scrub sectors clean.
