Subnautica 2 Scanner Station Guide — How to Scan for Items
Scanner Station guide. How to unlock, craft, and scan for items within 300m range in Subnautica 2.
How to Unlock
Scan a broken Scanner Station at Camp One (Northeast of Lifepod).
How to Craft
Build with Habitat Builder
| Material | Amount |
|---|---|
| System Chip | x1 |
| Titanium | x3 |
| Wiring Kit | x1 |
How to Scan for Items
Detects resources within 300m range
- Interact with Scanner Station
- Select item to scan and locate
- Go to marked location on 3D map
Requires 10 Energy while scanning. Make sure your base has enough Solar Panels or Bioreactor.
The Bottom Line: Scanner Station — How to Scan for Items 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
How do I unlock the Scanner Station?
Scan a broken Scanner Station at Camp One (Northeast of Lifepod). Scan fragments to unlock blueprint.
How do I craft the Scanner Station?
Build with Habitat Builder: System Chip x1, Titanium x3, Wiring Kit x1. Requires 10 Energy while scanning.
How does the Scanner Station work?
Detects specific resources within 300m range. Select item to scan, go to marked location on 3D map. Requires 10 Energy to remain active.
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