Subnautica 2 Recipe Data Card Locations (Blueprints)
All Recipe Data Card locations in Subnautica 2. Blueprint collectibles that unlock vehicle upgrades and base building parts.
All Recipe Data Cards
| Card | Distance | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Anomaly | 366m NE | Cicada Wreck (Lander Garage) |
| Cavitation Muffler | 1,981m ENE | Metal Farm ledge |
| Cicada Debris | 375m N | Old Habitat |
| Engine Efficiency | 1,311m E | Research Outpost |
| Half Round Room | Multiple | Tadpole Pens, Empty Hold, Tailings |
| High Capacity Air Tank | 1,302m E | Research Outpost |
| Interior Wall | 389m NNE | Abandoned Outpost |
| Moonpool | 247m S | Cicada Wreck (Canteen) |
| Nook | Eastern | Eastern wreckage |
| Photovoltaic Charger | 1,780m E | Cicada Wreck (EVA Prep) |
| Roof Antenna | Past Welcome Center | Rock cylinder |
| Roof Cylinder | 436m W | Mushroom coral |
| Roof Pump | 455m NW | Near Sean’s Blackbox |
| Room | Inside Old Habitat | Old Habitat |
| Small Crate | Near Tadpole Pens | Broken wreckage |
| Strike Armor | 1,247m E | Platform at 195m depth |
| Tadpole Depth Mk.1 | 1,411m ESE | Needler Nest cave |
Key Tips
- Most important early card: Moonpool (247m South)
- Cards appear as hologram chips — easier to spot from distance
- Some require Repair Tool to access locked doors
- Check wrecks thoroughly — cards are often hidden inside
The Bottom Line: Recipe Data Card Locations (Blueprints) is one of those crafts that looks simple on paper but becomes a bottleneck if you don’t plan ahead. I’ve been in the situation where I needed one more and had to swim back across three biomes to get it. Build extras. Store them in a locker. Future you — the one who’s 200 meters deep with a Leviathan on your tail — will be very grateful.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Recipe Data Cards?
Collectible items that unlock crafting blueprints. They appear as hologram computer chips. Found inside wrecks and outposts.
How many Recipe Data Cards are there?
17 cards in the current Early Access build. They unlock vehicle upgrades, base parts, and equipment blueprints.
Which cards are most important?
Moonpool (essential for vehicles), Tadpole Depth Module Mk.1, Engine Efficiency, High Capacity Air Tank, and Photovoltaic Charger.
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