Scanner Station guide in Subnautica 2. See how to unlock and craft the Scanner Station, how to scan for items, and how to search for items within a 300m range.
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How to Unlock Scanner Station
Scan a Broken Scanner Station
To unlock the blueprint for the Scanner Station in Subnautica 2, you must scan a broken Scanner Station in another base or camp. The easiest one to find is located Northeast of the Lifepod at Camp One.
How to Craft Scanner Station
Craft at the Habitat Builder
After obtaining the blueprint, you can build the Scanner Station as a module for your base using the "Habitat Builder."
Materials Needed to Craft Scanner Station
| Material | Amount |
| System Chip | 1 |
| Titanium | 3 |
| Wiring Kit | 1 |
How to Scan for Items
- Interact with the Scanner Station
- Select Item to Scan and Locate
- Go to the Marked Location
Once your Scanner Station is powered and built, interact with it.
Choose the specific resource (like Silver or tech fragments) you want to find from the list. Click on one of the signals to track the resource.
The location of the selected items will appear on the station's 3D map. Note that the signals represent the general area; you will need to search nearby to find the exact resource node.
What is the Scanner Station?
Automated Resource Detection
The Scanner Station is a vital base module that detects specific resources within a 300m range in any direction.
Instead of relying on luck or coordinates, this tool highlights items on its internal display. It is the best way to overcome early-game material "speedbumps" and find the tech needed for deeper exploration.
Requires Energy While Scanning
The Scanner Station requires 10 Energy to remain active while scanning. Make sure your base has enough Solar Panels or a Bioreactor to keep it running continuously.
