Storage Guide - How to Get More Storage

Storage Guide in Subnautica 2. See how to get more storage slots, how to use Hardpoints, tips to manage storage, and a list of all craftable storage containers.

How to Get More Storage

Collect Portable Lockers Early

Before unlocking the Habitat Builder, you can find several Portable Lockers scattered throughout the Coral Reefs biome. These make excellent early-game storage options once your Lifepod inventory starts filling up. Pick them up and place them near your Lifepod for quick access to extra storage.

Build Storage Facilities in Your Base

Expand your base and place storage facilities such as Wall Lockers and Floor Lockers. These will become your main source of long-term storage space, so build and organize them based on your growing inventory needs.

Stack Wall Lockers to Save Space

For interior base storage, Wall Lockers are one of the best choices. Since they take up minimal space, you can stack two Wall Lockers vertically on the same wall section.

This setup gives you 40 total Storage Slots within the same footprint, outperforming the Floor Locker's 30 slots and the Tailing Chest's 25 slots.

Storage Management Tips

Do Not Hoard Titanium

Titanium is one of the most common resources in the game and can be found almost everywhere. If inventory space becomes limited, prioritize rarer materials instead of stockpiling large amounts of Titanium.

Unlock the Habitat Builder for Bases

Building permanent storage facilities inside your base requires the "Habitat Builder" tool. Until you unlock and craft this essential tool, you will need to rely on portable containers to store excess materials and items.

Search Colonist Bunkers for Biobeds

Keep an eye out for abandoned Colonist Bunkers during early exploration. Finding and interacting with the Biobeds inside these structures permanently increases your inventory capacity, making them extremely valuable early on.

Travel Light and Bring Only Essentials

Avoid filling your limited inventory space with niche tools, heavy equipment, or excessive food and water supplies you do not plan to use. Bring only the essentials for your current expedition.

Prioritize Storage After Building a Base

As soon as you build even a small base, your first priority should be placing storage lockers along the walls. Moving items out of temporary containers and into a centralized storage area makes inventory management much easier.

Hardpoints and Vehicle Storage

Use Hardpoints to Mount Containers

Hardpoints in Subnautica 2 function like mounted attachment points. You can attach tools, utility items, or certain containers directly onto them, making it easier to transport equipment or access frequently used items.

Place Wall Racks Near Moon Pools

Unlike standard storage containers, Wall Racks are considered base hardpoints and can only hold tools or utility items instead of raw materials. They work best when placed near Moon Pools, giving you fast and organized access to your gear before heading out to explore.

Use the Tadpole Haul Chassis

If you need to transport large amounts of materials between distant biomes, the "Tadpole Haul Chassis" is one of the best options. Its built-in inventory provides 30 Storage Slots, and it also comes with 2 side hardpoints where Portable Lockers can be attached.

By combining both features, you can expand the vehicle's carrying capacity to a total of 60 Storage Slots.

All Storage Containers List

All Storage Containers and Needed Materials

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