Subnautica 2 Coordinates & Beacons — Navigation Guide
How to view coordinates, read the compass, and craft Beacons to track locations in Subnautica 2.
How to Check Coordinates
Pause game (ESC) — coordinates at bottom-right
Three values: X (Horizontal), Y (Elevation/Depth), Z (Vertical).
| Axis | Tracks | Negative (-) | Positive (+) |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | East-West | Farther West | Farther East |
| Y | Depth | Deeper underwater | Closer to surface |
| Z | North-South | Farther North | Farther South |
Compass directions + distance from Lifepod
How to Use Beacons
Craft with Habitat Builder — place anywhere
- Mark resource spots, Blackbox locations, or any point to revisit
- Habitat Beacons work inside bases as permanent waypoints
Configure which signals appear on HUD via PDA
Track placed Beacons by pressing Tab → Signals section.
The Bottom Line: The Alien Ruins are where Subnautica 2 stops being a survival game and starts being a mystery. Every databank entry, every Blackbox, every weird structure — it’s all telling a story if you’re paying attention. Don’t just rush through to collect loot. Read the entries. Piece together what happened here. The environmental storytelling in this game is some of the best in the genre, and rushing past it is doing yourself a disservice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check coordinates?
Pause the game (ESC). Your coordinates appear at bottom-right: X (East-West), Y (Depth), Z (North-South).
How do I use Beacons?
Craft Beacons with Habitat Builder. Place anywhere to mark locations. Track them via PDA Signals tab. Habitat Beacons work inside bases.
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