Subnautica 2 Vehicle List & How to Build

Vehicle: Tadpole

The Tadpole is the only vehicle in Subnautica 2. A small, agile submersible for deep-sea exploration.

How to Build

1. Scan 3 Tadpole Fragments — found at Tadpole Pens (~685m East)
2. Build Moonpool — Titanium x5
3. Install Vehicle Fabricator — Titanium x3, Glass x2
4. Craft Tadpole — Titanium Ingot x2, Glass x1, System Chip x1, Power Cell x1
5. Optional: Build Dock — Silver Ingot x1, Titanium Ingot x2, Copper Wire x2

Chassis Upgrades

• Scout Ray — Faster, more agile, better for evasion
• Haul Chassis — Carries 1 Portable Locker, passenger seating for multiplayer

The Bottom Line: The Tadpole isn’t just a vehicle — it’s your lifeline. I spent my first few hours treating it like a nice-to-have and wondering why I kept dying in deep water. Then I built one, upgraded it, and suddenly the ocean opened up. Prioritize the Depth Module. Get the Scout Chassis before you cross to the Alien Ruins. A well-equipped Tadpole is the difference between exploring and just barely surviving.