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Subnautica 2 Guide Hub: Route Board, Craft Tree, Tools

A Subnautica 2 Early Access dive workspace for route planning, craft trees, material decisions, blueprint tracking, biomod scans, Tadpole readiness, co-op storage, and patch retests.

By New Web Play Last updated on: Jun 6, 2026

Popular Checks

7 quick links

Workspace Open Dive Board

Pick today's dive, save a checklist, and branch into the right tool before leaving base.

Route Board Open Route Board

Save route presets, mark completed dives, and keep a low-spoiler return rule.

Craft Tree Run Craft Tree

Pin crafts, set target quantity, and calculate missing raw materials.

Finder Find Resource Decision

Check keep, spend, process, or retest calls before using the last stack.

Tadpole Plan Tadpole

Choose a Tadpole goal and calculate missing materials before a cargo route.

Biomod Plan Biomod Scan

Save scan progress and pick a retreat rule before chasing a target.

Co-op Plan Co-op Storage

Set route caller, storage labels, and rare-spend approval before a group dive.

All Guides

16 pages

Survival Workspace Survival Workspace Craft Tree Subnautica 2 Crafting Guide 2026: Recipe Pinboard Resource Routes Subnautica 2 Resources Guide: Routes, Save, Spend Route Board Subnautica 2 Map Planner: Blueprints, Routes, Biomes Blueprint Tracker Subnautica 2 Map Planner: Blueprints, Routes, Biomes Biomod Planner Subnautica 2 Creatures Guide: Biomods, Fauna, Scans Tadpole Planner Subnautica 2 Vehicles: Tadpole Planner and Durability Base Building Subnautica 2 Base Planner: Power, Storage, Outposts Co-op Subnautica 2 Co-op Guide: Roles, Bases, and Survival Early Access Subnautica 2 Early Access 2026: Should You Play Now or Wait? Best Settings Subnautica 2 Best Settings: FPS Boost and Graphics Setup Steam Deck Subnautica 2 Steam Deck: Best Settings, FPS, and Compatibility System Requirements Subnautica 2 System Requirements 2026: PC Specs and Settings Advice Beginner Guide Subnautica 2 Beginner Guide 2026: First Hour Route and Early Survival Biomes Subnautica 2 Biomes Guide 2026: Spoiler-Light Routes and Safety Checks Vehicles Subnautica 2 Vehicle Durability: Repairs and Wear Checks

Tools & Databases

Survival Workspace Route Board Craft Tree Resource Finder Blueprint Tracker Biomod Planner Tadpole Planner

Quick Answer

Start a Subnautica 2 session by choosing one dive target, pinning the craft tree, saving key materials, checking route risk, then opening the blueprint, biomod, Tadpole, or co-op tool that matches the next blocker.

Version focus2026 Early Access launch

Current statusGood for Early Access route planning around co-op, materials, recipes, vehicles, bases, map routes, and creature risk. Confirm rare materials, route behavior, and vehicle safety in your current save before spending.

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Tadpole Build Planner

Pick A Vehicle Goal And See Every Material Chain

Select a Tadpole target, add materials you already own, and use the output to decide what to gather, process, scan, or build next.

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Build goalExtra recipeRoute style

Planner verdict

Choose a target to see the real material chain before you leave base.

Pick a goal.
Mark owned materials.
Gather only what is missing.

Material	Needed	Owned	Still missing
Choose a build goal to calculate materials.

Recipe chain	Station	Ingredients	Route note
Recipe chain will appear here.

Craft Tree Planner

Pin A Craft Goal And Expand The Material Chain

Choose the items you are working toward, set the target quantity, save owned counts, and let the board show the raw-material shortfall.

Pinned crafts663 visible

Craft tree verdict

Pin a build target, enter owned counts, then gather only the missing materials.

Starter tools and base stations are pinned by default.
Remove anything that does not support the next route.

Raw material	Total needed	Owned	Still missing
Pin at least one craft.

Resource Decision Finder

Search A Material And Decide Whether To Save, Spend, Or Process

Use this before a gathering trip: find the material, check route risk, recipe pressure, gear gate, and the action to take before spending the last stack.

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Decision verdict

Pick one material, check the gate and spend state, then leave with a route target instead of filling the bag randomly.

Use search when you know the blocker.
Use tier, category, and spend state when the route is still fuzzy.

Material	Decision	Route and gate	Used for	Pressure	Player action
Copperearly / electronics	mediumprotect first copy	starter cavesScanner, oxygen margin	Basic Battery, Copper Wire, Copper Ingot, electronics	12 recipes4 route families	Protect Copper until batteries, wire, and the next electronics gate are pinned.
Quartzearly / glass	lowprocess for pinned recipe	coral and sandy shelvesStarter oxygen	Glass, Scanner, windows, Solar Panel, Tadpole chain	9 recipes5 route families	Pin Scanner, Glass, solar, window, or Tadpole needs before processing Quartz.
Silverearly-mid / electronics	mediumprotect first copy	deep cave clustersBetter oxygen and clear exit	Wiring Kit, Silver Ingot, Standard Air Tank, System Chip chain	10 recipes4 route families	Save Silver until the tank, Wiring Kit, System Chip, or Dock need is visible.
Leadearly-mid / tool gate	mediumprocess for pinned recipe	mid-depth ravinesScanner and oxygen upgrade	Sonic Resonator and equipment lanes	3 recipes3 route families	Hold a small stack for Sonic Resonator before treating Lead as extra weight.
Goldmid / advanced electronics	highprotect first copy	hot and wreck-adjacent routesHeat Tolerance or short safe sweeps	Gold Ingot, advanced electronics, Thermal Plant, acid alternate reports	7 recipes3 route families	Bank first copies and avoid hot-zone cargo hauls until survival pressure is solved.
Sulfurmid / chemistry	highneeds retest	hot route edgesHeat Tolerance, strong exit plan	Repair Tool and Strong Acid alternate reports	4 recipes2 route families	Confirm the current recipe before spending Sulfur on chemistry or repair paths.
Saltearly-mid / survival power	mediumsafe to spend	shallow to mid-depth shelvesStarter oxygen and route marker	Power Cell, cured food, survival stock	4 recipes5 route families	Keep a vehicle-power stack separate from food and water stock.
Acidic Raion Pouchearly / organic chemistry	mediumprotect first copy	Acid Raion plant routesScanner, safe plant harvest	Basic Battery and Mild Acid	3 recipes2 route families	Save first samples for farm or route stock before making batteries and acid.
Lucifer Rotsacearly / organic rubber	mediumprocess for pinned recipe	Rotsac plant routesScanner and labeled organic storage	Rubber, fins, Air Bladder, tank paths	4 recipes2 route families	Process Rubber only after the fins, Air Bladder, or tank lane is chosen.
Fibrous Pulpearly / plant fiber	mediumprocess for pinned recipe	safe plant routesScanner, starter oxygen	Fiber Mesh, Rebreather, fins	4 recipes3 route families	Turn it into Fiber Mesh only when the oxygen or equipment craft is pinned.
Creature Enamelmid / creature material	highneeds retest	creature route leadsScanner, safe creature route, storage label	Enameled Glass for depth, armor, Bioscanner, chassis	5 recipes2 route families	Avoid farming until the current recipe and route are calm enough to repeat.
Lithiummid / upgrade mineral	highprotect first copy	mid-depth cavesHigh Capacity Air Tank or Tadpole support	Plasteel Ingot and advanced equipment	3 recipes3 route families	Store as rare stock until Plasteel or a named upgrade is pinned.
Necrolei Cystmid / organic acid	highprocess for pinned recipe	Necrolei chemistry routesProcessor, safe organic storage	Strong Acid and Power Cell chain	3 recipes2 route families	Process only for a visible Strong Acid or Power Cell route.
Celestinedeep / vehicle mineral	highprotect first copy	Alien Ruins and deep wall depositsTadpole, Sonic Resonator, depth caution	Modification Station, Strontium, Depth Mk. 1	5 recipes4 route families	Bank first copies for Modification Station, Strontium, and Depth Mk. 1 before experiments.
Strontiumdeep / processed vehicle material	highprocess for pinned recipe	Processor from CelestineProcessor and Celestine stock	Cavitation Muffler, Strike Armor, Feedback Resonator, Haul Chassis	4 recipes1 route families	Process only for a pinned vehicle module, safety module, or Haul Chassis.
Conduit Crystaldeep / advanced tool mineral	highprotect first copy	far-east power and wall routesSonic Resonator, Tadpole, route marker	Bioscanner, Feedback Resonator, advanced batteries	5 recipes3 route families	Hold for Bioscanner, batteries, and upgrade routes until the trip is repeatable.
Troilitelate / late vehicle mineral	highneeds retest	Metal Farm and late routesTadpole, safe cargo rule	Photovoltaic Charger, Mangalloy, current-build module checks	4 recipes2 route families	Treat as rare cargo; retest availability and recipe pressure before spending.
Atacamitelate / late upgrade mineral	highneeds retest	late alien and vehicle routesDepth and vehicle support	Echo Location and Mangalloy reports	3 recipes2 route families	Tie every Atacamite haul to a saved route and a visible upgrade target.

Biomod Scan Planner

Choose The Biomod Before You Risk The Scan

Filter by active/passive biomods and risk, then pick a scan target that is worth the oxygen, cargo, and predator pressure.

Visible biomods160 scanned

Scan verdict

Choose a target whose biomod value is worth the route risk; leave high-risk scans for a prepared vehicle or co-op watcher.

Medium risk: scan after one movement cycle.
High risk: mark the route and return prepared.

Biomod	Scan target	Value	Route	Retreat advice
Dashactive / low	Default slotBiolab / default biomod slot	Emergency dodge and scan escape	starter setup	Keep it equipped for first dangerous scans.
Pathfinderactive / low	Default slotBiolab / default biomod slot	Route breadcrumbing	starter setup	Use it when a cave or wreck route is still unreadable.
Sonic Echoactive / very high	Collector LeviathanBioscanner + Biolab	Ore awareness after a high-risk scan	Sparse Plains patrol	Mark the sighting, leave first, and return with vehicle support and empty cargo.
Electric Dischargeactive / medium	Electric GeordieBioscanner + Biolab	Predator deterrence while swimming	Power Plant / thermal	Scan from distance and leave after the scan; do not test it as Tadpole defense.
Chum Cloudactive / medium	Toxic Sponge + HoundgarBioscanner + Biolab	Creature distraction route	sponge and Marrowbreach warning	Treat Houndgar as a warning marker before treating it as a scan target.
Sea Skimmerpassive / low	Default slotBiolab / default biomod slot	Faster repeat swims near surfaces	starter setup	Keep if it shortens safe resource loops.
Oxygen Controlpassive / low	Default slotBiolab / default biomod slot	Still scanning and controlled cave movement	starter setup	Use when reading routes or scanning calmly matters more than speed.
Heat Tolerancepassive / high	Story / heat routeStory progression, not normal bioscan	Hot-zone resource and route gate	thermal route	Do not turn heat zones into cargo routes until this gate is clear.
Bioluminescencepassive / medium	Sandspear + Electric GeordieBioscanner + Biolab	Dark cave visibility	thermal and Power Plant	Scan only after survival and vehicle blockers are solved.
Camouflagepassive / high	BulletheadBioscanner + Biolab	Predator avoidance	Karakorum predator	Return later with route marker, oxygen, and no rare cargo.
Water Retentionpassive / high	Coral CrabBioscanner + Biolab	Water management	coral pressure	Delay until safer targets are complete.
Homing Sensepassive / high	Surge Jelly + HammerheadBioscanner + Biolab	Navigation and return support	jelly and Hammerhead routes	Scan the safer target first and delay Hammerhead until the route is calm.
Threat Sensepassive / medium	HoverthornBioscanner + Biolab	Threat warning for repeated routes	Hoverthorn route	Good after Bioscanner if oxygen and exit are stable.
Dermal Gardenpassive / high	Needler MangoBioscanner + Biolab	Slow food generation	Needler route	Return with oxygen and a visible escape path.
Slow Metabolismpassive / high	Nibbler Mango or EpicureanBioscanner + Biolab	Food drain reduction	predator / Mango route	Scan without chasing and leave if the target pulls you from the exit.
Water Secretionpassive / medium	Water SlugBioscanner + Biolab	Water support	organic route	Lower-risk utility scan once Biolab exists; keep the exit visible.

Route Board

Pick Today's Dive Route Before You Leave The Hatch

Filter by goal, risk, and spoiler level, then save the route, mark completion, or build a custom note for tomorrow's session.

Route readScout edge0 saved

Route	Goal	Risk	Carry	Abort rule
Starter Shelf Loopstarter shelf / shallow	Titanium, Copper, Quartz, survival stock	lowno	Scanner, food/water, one empty storage row	Return when the first target is found or oxygen margin feels tight.
Old Habitat ScanOld Habitat / early-mid	Processor, Sonic Resonator, station checks	mediumoptional	Scanner, better tank, beacon or route marker	Leave after the planned scan instead of turning it into cargo cleanup.
Cicada Wreck Scanwreck route / mid	module, blackbox, and blueprint route checks	mediumhelpful	Scanner, repair habit, oxygen margin, empty cargo	Return after the unlock note; do not keep looting once the route gets messy.
Coral Dome EdgeCoral Domes / shallow-mid	Hammerhead route marking and safe material checks	highno	Scanner, light cargo, clear exit	Leave on first serious pursuit cue; scan later without rare cargo.
Alien Ruins Upgrade RouteAlien Ruins / deep	Modification Station, Celestine, module planning	highvehicle	Tadpole, Sonic Resonator, repair check, rare-cargo unload plan	Return before depth pressure or cargo value exceeds the route confidence.
Karakorum Depth RouteKarakorum / deep	Depth Mk. 1 and late-route readiness	highvehicle	Tadpole, depth module, repair tool, low cargo	Do not branch into side cleanup until the depth route and return path are proven.
Power Plant Biomod RoutePower Plant / deep-late	Electric Geordie, Conduit Crystal, power-chain checks	highvehicle	Bioscanner, Tadpole, repair, route marker, empty rare storage	Scan one target or gather one material lane, then leave before heat or creature pressure stacks.
Metal Farm Rare CargoMetal Farm / late	Troilite, Atacamite, Mangalloy route checks	very-highvehicle	Tadpole, repair, charger plan, unload storage, no side errands	Return when the named rare target is found; never turn it into a full exploration route.

Spoiler levelBiome or routeGoalResource targetAbort rule

Next action

Name the route from your base, record the entry landmark, and leave before the route becomes a rescue problem.

Start with one safe landmark.
Return before oxygen pressure turns the route into a rescue.

Open next page

Route	Biome	Goal	Target	Abort
No saved routes yet.

Patch Retest Board

Check What Needs A Current-Save Retest

Use this after a patch or a long break. The board points to materials, routes, creatures, and vehicle behavior that should be confirmed before spending rare goods.

Retest rows5

Watch item	Systems	Rows	Player action
Early Access patch watch2026-06 / needs-retest	resources, crafting	silver, system-chip, tadpole-dock	Recheck Silver route density and keep raw Silver flexible until the next electronics or vehicle need is visible.
Rare material route watch2026-06 / needs-retest	resources, vehicles	troilite, atacamite, mangalloy-ingot, photovoltaic-charger	Treat Troilite and Atacamite as bank-first materials until your save confirms the recipe and route.
Vehicle safety watch2026-06 / needs-retest	vehicles, creatures	tadpole, power-cell-route, damage, hammerhead	Run an empty Tadpole test before rare cargo if vehicle damage, creature pressure, or power behavior changed.
Scan route watch2026-06 / needs-retest	creatures, biomods	electric-geordie, sandspear, hoverthorn, homing-sense	Scan one target per trip and leave after the scan until current creature behavior feels repeatable.
Base and route watch2026-06 / needs-retest	base, map	moonpool, tadpole-dock, power-plant, old-habitat	Recheck Moonpool clearance, route markers, and power support before treating old route notes as routine.

Base Planner

Score Power, Storage, Scanner Reach, And Route Distance

Plan the first base like a route anchor: power margin, labeled storage, scanner/outpost purpose, co-op labels, and travel distance.

Base readStart small

Build action

Build storage, crafting, and power before decorating or committing to a far outpost.

Start with storage, power, and a clear return marker.
Delay outposts until the route repeats.

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Base module	Type	Role	Recipe lane	Build note
Corridoravailable/base recipe	structureHabitat Builder	starter spine	Titanium lane	Use to keep the first base readable before expanding rooms.
Roomscan/data-box reported	structureHabitat Builder	main workshop	Titanium lane	Build when you can power stations and label storage inside it.
Hatchavailable/base recipe	structureHabitat Builder	entry safety	Titanium + Quartz lane	Place where the route home is obvious from outside.
Windowavailable/base recipe	structureHabitat Builder	visibility	Glass lane	Useful after power and storage, not before route function.
Nooksave-check lead	structureHabitat Builder	observation	Titanium + Glass lane	Treat as optional until the base already shortens a route.
Half Round Roomsave-check lead	structureHabitat Builder	larger habitat	Titanium + Glass lane	Use for a later observation or workshop expansion.
Moonpoolsave-check lead	vehicleHabitat Builder	vehicle entry	Titanium lane	Leave extra clearance before attaching Tadpole support.
Tadpole Docksave-check lead	vehicleHabitat Builder	vehicle parking	Titanium Ingot, Silver Ingot, Copper Wire lane	Build after the Moonpool has space around and below it.
Vehicle Fabricatorsave-check lead	vehicleHabitat Builder	Tadpole build	Titanium Ingot, Copper Ingot, Glass lane	If placement fails, expand clearance rather than forcing the route.
Fabricatoravailable/base recipe	stationHabitat Builder	tools and food	1 Titanium, 1 Copper, 1 Quartz	Keep close to craft-next and survival restock storage.
Processorscan reported	stationHabitat Builder	ingots and acids	2 Titanium, 1 Mild Acid, 1 Copper Wire	High crafting value; power it before batching processed materials.
Modification Stationsave-check lead	stationHabitat Builder	upgrades and modules	2 Titanium, 2 Celestine, 2 Copper	Needed for Bioscanner and vehicle module planning.
Biolabsave-check lead	stationHabitat Builder	biomods	3 Titanium, 1 Copper Wire, 1 Mild Acid	Build when you have real biomod scan targets ready.
Battery Terminalsave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	tool battery reset	2 Titanium, 2 Quartz, 1 Copper Wire	Place beside tool storage for scanner and resonator routes.
Power Cell Terminalsave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	vehicle power reset	3 Titanium, 3 Copper, 1 Wiring Kit	Core for repeated Tadpole cargo routes.
Power Storagesave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	power buffer	Base power lane	Add before running several high-draw stations together.
Solar Panel / Duplex Solar Panelsave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	shallow base power	1 Titanium, 2 Quartz	Best for shallow bases and early craft stability.
Bioreactorsave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	organic power	2 Titanium Ingot, 2 Copper Ingot	Useful only if your organic stock is renewable and labeled.
Thermal Plantsave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	deep power	3 Titanium, 3 Copper, 3 Gold	Needs safe access and power transmission planning.
Hydroelectric Turbinesave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	current power	3 Titanium, 3 Copper, 3 Silver	Use only where natural current and transmission are reliable.
Power Transmittersave-check lead	powerHabitat Builder	remote power link	1 Titanium	Plan the route between generator and base before building.
Wall Lockersave-check lead	storageHabitat Builder	labeled storage	Titanium lane	Use for craft-next, rare hold, survival restock, and route kits.
Floor Lockersave-check lead	storageHabitat Builder	bulk storage	Titanium lane	Good for common materials, not for unlabelled rare caches.
Storage Cachesave-check lead	storageHabitat Builder	route cache	Base storage lane	Use for outpost route kits only after the route repeats.
Signsave-check lead	storageHabitat Builder	co-op labels	Titanium + Copper lane	Small cost, high value for shared storage discipline.
Habitat Beaconavailable/base recipe	routeHabitat Builder/Fabricator	return marker	Deployable lane	Mark the base before exploring outward.
Scanner Stationsave-check lead	stationHabitat Builder	resource and wreck reach	3 Titanium, 1 System Chip, 1 Wiring Kit	Reserve power before treating it as route support.
NoA Terminalsave-check lead	stationHabitat Builder	mission support	3 Titanium, 1 Glass, 1 Copper Wire	Keep story systems away from messy storage sprawl.
Biobedsave-check lead	supportHabitat Builder	backup point	3 Titanium, 1 Glass, 1 Copper Wire	Useful once the base is a real route anchor.
Metal Farmsave-check lead	productionHabitat Builder	late material loop	Mangalloy + Axum route leads	Do not build until the current recipe and surrounding route are safe.
Growbed / Plantersave-check lead	productionHabitat Builder	organic restock	Titanium / plant lane	Use for food, acid, or organic stock only after first samples are scanned.
Work Light / Spotlightsave-check lead	routeHabitat Builder/Fabricator	visibility	Deployable/electronics lane	Place on repeat work routes, not blind exploratory dives.

Vehicle Safety Verdict

Decide Whether The Vehicle Can Carry Cargo Safely

Use the same vehicle console on both vehicle pages: Tadpole status, route checks, cargo risk, repair state, and co-op driver rules.

Readiness70%

Vehicle call

Use a short known route first. Load rare cargo only after repair, return path, and parking rules are proven.

Run empty cargo before hauling materials.
Inspect damage after creature contact or tight caves.

Open durability

Vehicle lane	Type	Status	Role	Recipe lane	Check before route
Tadpole submersible	vehicle	officially named	mid-route vehicle	2 Titanium Ingots, 1 Glass, 1 System Chip, 1 Power Cell	Steam names the Tadpole. Verify your save's blueprint, fabrication, power, repair, cargo, and depth behavior before a long push.
Tadpole fragments	unlock	save-check lead	vehicle unlock	Scan three fragments	Treat fragment routes as scan routes; do not turn the first attempt into a cargo run.
Base Tadpole depth	depth	save-check lead	safe-depth check	No module	Community wiki reports a 250m base crush-depth lane; verify in your save before pushing below that.
Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 1	module	save-check lead	deeper route unlock	Celestine, Enameled Glass, System Chip lane reports	Reported to raise safe depth to 450m and to be the practical Survival-mode depth priority.
Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 2	module	creative/current-build check	do not rely on in Survival	Dedicated Core, Troilite, Mangalloy lane reports	Multiple community sources flag Mk. 2 as Creative-only or current-build limited; do not plan a Survival route around it.
Engine Efficiency Module	module	save-check lead	range and power	Titanium Ingot, Glass, System Chip lane reports	Suggested as stackable power reduction; use it for long route planning, not as a reason to ignore return rules.
Cavitation Muffler	module	save-check lead	creature-noise control	Titanium + Strontium lane reports	Suggested to reduce noise and creature attention; prioritize before routes with large aggressive fauna.
Strike Armor	module	save-check lead	damage mitigation	Enameled Glass + Strontium lane reports	Suggested to reduce physical damage from hits and collisions; still inspect after creature contact.
Photovoltaic Charger	module	save-check lead	surface power support	Copper Ingot, Strong Acid, Troilite	Suggested as daylight/shallow recharge support; useful for surface-adjacent routes but not a deep-route safety plan alone.
Echo Location watch	module	save-check lead	mid-to-late route awareness	Quartz, Mild Acid, Atacamite lane reports	Some current route notes mention it as a later module; verify unlock and recipe in the current build.
Scout Ray Chassis	chassis	save-check lead	speed and exploration	Plasteel, Advanced Wiring Kit, Dedicated Core, Strong Acid reports	Treat as a fast exploration chassis after the base Tadpole route is safe.
Tadpole Haul Chassis	chassis	save-check lead	cargo and passengers	Titanium Ingot, Strontium, Enameled Glass, Dedicated Core reports	Cargo value is high, but test empty because larger chassis may need more Moonpool clearance.
Seafrog Chassis watch	chassis	future/current-build check	future attachment	Not stable in current public reports	Do not build routes around it until it is live and craftable.
Vehicle docking and fabrication	base	roadmap/QOL watch	base support	Moonpool + dock + fabricator route	Roadmap coverage points to docking and fabrication improvements, so keep vehicle bases easy to adjust.
Moonpool support	base	save-check lead	vehicle base support	Titanium lane reports	Use as a base-planning gate: if parking, repair, and power are awkward, the vehicle route is not ready.
Tadpole Dock	base	save-check lead	parking and docking	Titanium Ingot, Silver Ingot, Copper Wire lane reports	Build after checking clearance and power; bad placement turns route resets into chores.
Vehicle Fabricator	base	save-check lead	Tadpole build path	Titanium Ingot, Copper Ingot, Glass lane reports	Build only when the base can support the vehicle loop, not just because the blueprint appears.
Moonpool placement clearance	base	community troubleshooting	placement caveat	Extra space below and around Moonpool	Player reports mention finicky clearance; expand room and under-space before assuming the blueprint is bugged.
Power Cell route	power	save-check lead	range and recovery	Basic Batteries, Strong Acid, Salt lane	Carry and charge around route length; a Tadpole with no power should be treated as stranded cargo.
Power Cell Terminal	base	save-check lead	recharge support	Base power/electronics lane	Build before repeated Tadpole routes so every run starts with known power.
Damage and repair pass	durability	current-build check	durability	Repair Tool + safe test route	Test near base with empty cargo; then inspect after creature pressure, collisions, save reload, and co-op handoff.
Repair tool habit	durability	save-check lead	post-hit recovery	Repair Tool lane	Check after every creature hit, collision, and deep route before parking far from base.
Rare cargo rule	cargo	route-planning rule	cargo safety	Saved route + unload storage	Load rare cargo only after repair state, route marker, parking rule, and unload plan are proven.
Empty vehicle test	cargo	route-planning rule	first route	No rare cargo	Run a short known route first to test power, collision, exit, and parking.
Common cargo run	cargo	route-planning rule	repeat material loop	Titanium/Quartz/Copper only	Move to common cargo only after an empty test succeeds.
Co-op driver and navigator	coop	official co-op + route rule	group safety	Named driver, navigator, cargo owner	Name the driver and navigator before a vehicle route so directions and retreat calls are not split.
Side-handle passengers	coop	save-check lead	group travel	Base Tadpole passenger handles	Use only with a clear retreat call; passengers should not distract the driver during predator pressure.
Haul passenger rule	coop	save-check lead	four-player travel	Haul Chassis route	The cargo chassis makes co-op hauling easier, but only after driver, cargo, and unload roles are clear.
Future vehicle watch	future	planned expansion	do not plan around yet	Unknown	Future updates are expected to add a new vehicle, but do not build routes around it until it is live.

Steam Deck Check

Test Handheld Comfort Before A Long Save

Check label, frame pacing, readability, controls, battery, base menus, and cloud save before treating Deck as your main setup.

Deck readTest first

Settings action

Start with an FPS cap, conservative effects, and a short route before committing to a main save.

Test inventory and crafting text before a long save.
Use a short base-and-route loop as the first benchmark.

Open settings

Guide Map

Choose the route that fits your save.

Start with the problem in front of you, then move sideways into the next useful guide.

Start & Setup

Early Access, first-hour survival, system specs, settings, and Steam Deck comfort.

Early Access Subnautica 2 Early Access 2026: Should You Play Now or Wait?

Play Subnautica 2 Early Access now if you enjoy unfinished survival sandboxes, co-op testing, base building, and update-driven discovery. Wait if you want a complete story, final balance, stable saves, and a polished first playthrough.

Beginner Guide Subnautica 2 Beginner Guide 2026: First Hour Route and Early Survival

In your first Subnautica 2 session, keep the loop small: stabilize oxygen, food, water, scanning, one safe resource route, and one practical base plan before chasing deep biomes or rare materials.

System Requirements Subnautica 2 System Requirements 2026: PC Specs and Settings Advice

Check the Steam store page first for current Subnautica 2 system requirements. If your PC is near minimum, start at 1080p with conservative settings and wait for launch reports before assuming stable performance.

Best Settings Subnautica 2 Best Settings: FPS Boost and Graphics Setup

The best Subnautica 2 settings are the ones that keep frame pacing, visibility, and input response stable. Start conservative, cap FPS if needed, lower shadows and water effects first, avoid unverified launch commands, then retest in a busy biome and base area.

Steam Deck Subnautica 2 Steam Deck: Best Settings, FPS, and Compatibility

Before buying Subnautica 2 mainly for Steam Deck, check the current Steam compatibility label and recent player reports. If you already own it, start with an FPS cap, conservative effects, readable UI checks, and a short map-and-base test route before committing to a long save.

Routes & Map

Route board presets, low-spoiler map planning, biome checks, and safe return rules.

Map Subnautica 2 Map Planner: Blueprints, Routes, Biomes

Use the blueprint tracker and route planner before opening a full spoiler map: mark fragments or data cards, choose one route goal, set a turn-back rule, save the route note, then return with enough oxygen to repeat the path later.

Biomes Subnautica 2 Biomes Guide 2026: Spoiler-Light Routes and Safety Checks

Approach Subnautica 2 biomes in stages: scout the edge, mark the return path, gather one target, leave with oxygen margin, and only then return for deeper exploration.

Crafting & Resources

Craft trees, owned counts, material decisions, storage rules, and first-copy protection.

Crafting Subnautica 2 Crafting Guide 2026: Recipe Pinboard

Use the recipe pinboard first. Pin the crafts you actually want, enter owned material counts, check the merged missing list, then craft survival utility, scanning tools, storage, and route upgrades before comfort items.

Resources Subnautica 2 Resources Guide: Routes, Save, Spend

Use the resource route finder first: search the material, filter by tier or use, check the gear gate and warning, then save the exact route target before spending rare deep-route items.

Base Building Subnautica 2 Base Planner: Power, Storage, Outposts

Build the first Subnautica 2 base as a practical return point: storage, crafting, power, route access, module purpose, and clear labels before decoration or far-out biome outposts. Use the planner to decide whether to build, wait, fix power, move safer, or stage a route.

Creatures & Biomods

Creature pressure, scan checklists, biomod value, and retreat timing.

Creatures Subnautica 2 Creatures Guide: Biomods, Fauna, Scans

Use the biomod scan planner first. Pick a target, check risk and scan value, classify behavior, oxygen margin, cargo risk, and co-op setup, then decide whether to observe, scan, mark danger, retreat, or return later.

Vehicles & Co-op

Tadpole planning, vehicle durability, power support, cargo rules, and shared-save roles.

Vehicles Subnautica 2 Vehicles: Tadpole Planner and Durability

Use the Tadpole build planner before loading cargo. Pick a build goal, enter owned materials, check the missing recipe chain, then verify names, costs, upgrades, depth rules, durability, and repair behavior in the current build.

Vehicles Subnautica 2 Vehicle Durability: Repairs and Wear Checks

Use the vehicle safety verdict before treating any Subnautica 2 vehicle as safe for deep routes. Test durability, collision damage, creature damage, repair options, upgrade slots, and recovery rules near base with empty cargo first.

Co-op Subnautica 2 Co-op Guide: Roles, Bases, and Survival

Subnautica 2 supports solo play and online co-op for up to four players according to Steam. Co-op works best when the group agrees on storage labels, upgrade priority, route calls, and base ownership before the first deep dive.

Subnautica 2 works better when the next dive has a narrow job. Pick the target, pin the craft, save or protect the materials, choose the route risk, then leave before cargo, oxygen, or creature pressure turns the trip into a rescue.

Quick Answer

Use the Dive Readiness Board above first. The strongest flow is: choose today’s dive target, open the Craft Tree Planner, check the Resource Decision Finder, save a route on the Route Board, then branch into Blueprint Tracker, Biomod Scan Planner, Tadpole Planner, or Co-op Roles.

Popular Checks

Check	Open when	Player action
Titanium / Copper / Quartz	The first base, Scanner, Glass, or electronics chain is blocking you	Spend only after the pinned craft tree shows what is missing
Silver	Tank, Wiring Kit, System Chip, or Dock needs are close	Save first stacks until the exact craft is visible
Celestine / Troilite / Atacamite	A vehicle module, rare route, or late material lane appears	Bank first copies and retest the route before experiments
Tadpole / Scout Ray / Haul Chassis	You want a deeper push or larger cargo run	Check power, repair, parking, and unload rules before rare cargo
Old Habitat / Cicada Wreck	You need station, fragment, or data-card progress	Enter with one scan goal and leave after the unlock note
Karakorum / Power Plant	You are pushing upgrade or biomod routes	Bring vehicle support, one target, and a strict return rule
Hammerhead / Electric Geordie / Sandspear / Hoverthorn	A scan target or predator route is tempting	Mark the route first; scan only when oxygen and exit are calm

Start With These Tools

Tool	Use it when	What it saves
Route Board	You know the route family but need the safest version	Low-spoiler filters, saved route rows, completion marks, carry list, and abort rule
Craft Tree Planner	A craft or module is blocking the next route	Target quantity, raw material totals, owned counts, missing counts, and reset
Resource Decision Finder	You are about to spend, process, or haul a material	Keep/spend/process/retest state, risk, route family, recipe pressure, and saved target
Blueprint Tracker	You need the next fragment, data card, station, or module	Saved unlock progress, priority filters, and next useful route
Biomod Scan Planner	A creature scan might be worth the risk	Risk filters, active/passive type, scan checklist, and retreat advice
Tadpole Planner	You are building, upgrading, or hauling with the vehicle	Goal selection, material chain, owned counts, power and repair readiness
Co-op Storage Roles	A group save is starting or getting messy	Route caller, builder, scout, storage labels, and rare-spend approval

First Save Priorities

Start with a save you are willing to adjust. In the first two sessions, your job is not to reach the deepest biome. Your job is to learn which routes are repeatable, which materials block upgrades, and which return paths are readable under pressure.

Session	Practical goal	Stop when…
First hour	Learn oxygen rhythm, starter materials, and safe return paths	You can repeat one resource loop without getting lost
First base	Build storage, crafting, and power around a useful route	The base reduces travel time instead of creating chores
First co-op night	Assign roles and label shared storage	Everyone knows what not to spend
First deep push	Scout a biome edge, record danger, then retreat	You still have enough oxygen margin to leave calmly

Current Build Checks

If this changed or feels off	Check before spending	Safe action
Silver route density	Tank, Wiring Kit, System Chip, and Tadpole Dock needs	Keep raw Silver flexible until the craft tree confirms the target
Troilite or Atacamite route	Photovoltaic Charger, Mangalloy, late oxygen, and module lanes	Bank first copies and do not haul them into blind predator routes
Tadpole handling or damage	Power, repair, parking, chassis, and cargo behavior	Run an empty vehicle test before rare cargo
Hammerhead or other predator behavior	Scan timing, pursuit range, route pressure	Mark the danger and return without cargo before forcing a scan
Moonpool or vehicle base setup	Clearance, docking, power, and unload flow	Fix parking and storage before long material routes

Guide Map

Guide	Main topic	Best use
Subnautica 2 Map	Route Board and Blueprint Tracker	Save low-spoiler routes, complete dives, and track unlocks
Subnautica 2 Crafting	Craft Tree Planner	Calculate raw material gaps before processing flexible stock
Subnautica 2 Resources	Resource Decision Finder	Decide what to save, spend, process, or retest
Subnautica 2 Vehicles	Tadpole Planner	Plan vehicle build, modules, cargo, power, and repair
Subnautica 2 Creatures	Biomod Scan Planner	Pick scan targets, filter risk, and save scan progress
Subnautica 2 Base Building	Base Planner	Build power, storage, scanner reach, and vehicle support
Subnautica 2 Co-op	Co-op roles	Set storage and route rules for 1-4 players
Subnautica 2 Early Access	Buy/play timing	Decide whether the current build fits your tolerance
Subnautica 2 Best Settings	Stability setup	Tune performance, readability, and input comfort
Subnautica 2 Steam Deck	Handheld check	Test FPS, text, controls, battery, and cloud saves
Subnautica 2 System Requirements	PC readiness	Compare specs before a long save
Subnautica 2 Beginner Guide	First-hour route	Learn safe loops before deeper routes

Page	Why it matters
Subnautica 2 Map	Route and blueprint tracking keeps each dive focused
Subnautica 2 Crafting	Craft tree math prevents wasted processing
Subnautica 2 Resources	Material decisions protect first copies and rare cargo
Subnautica 2 Creatures	Biomod scans need risk, value, and retreat timing
Subnautica 2 Vehicles	Tadpole routes need power, repair, storage, and unload rules
Subnautica 2 Co-op	Shared saves need storage labels and rare-spend approval

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FAQ

What should I do first in Subnautica 2?

Start with oxygen, food, water, and safe resource loops, then move into deeper biomes only when your gear can support longer dives.

Is Subnautica 2 co-op?

Public store information describes optional co-op support, but progression and balance details can evolve during early access.

What is the biggest early mistake in Subnautica 2?

Diving too deep too soon without reliable oxygen, navigation, and crafting backups.

Which Subnautica 2 guide should I read after this hub?

Most players should open resources, biomes, and crafting together, then use base building and vehicles once depth pressure increases.

Subnautica 2 Guide Hub: Route Board, Craft Tree, Tools

Pick A Vehicle Goal And See Every Material Chain

Pin A Craft Goal And Expand The Material Chain

Search A Material And Decide Whether To Save, Spend, Or Process

Track The Scans And Data Cards That Actually Unlock Progress

Choose The Biomod Before You Risk The Scan

Pick Today's Dive Route Before You Leave The Hatch

Check What Needs A Current-Save Retest

Score Power, Storage, Scanner Reach, And Route Distance

Decide Whether The Vehicle Can Carry Cargo Safely

Test Handheld Comfort Before A Long Save

Choose the route that fits your save.

Start & Setup

Routes & Map

Crafting & Resources

Creatures & Biomods

Vehicles & Co-op

Quick Answer

Popular Checks

Start With These Tools

First Save Priorities

Current Build Checks

Guide Map

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FAQ

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