Learn how to unlock Beacons in Subnautica 2, where to find all fragments, how to mark locations, and how to use Signals to navigate without a map.
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What Are Beacons in Subnautica 2?
Subnautica 2 has no traditional map. Beacons are how you mark locations you want to return to. Place one anywhere and it creates a permanent icon on your HUD that you can rename and toggle on or off.
| Tip! | Beacons cost only x1 Copper and x1 Titanium and can be deconstructed with the Habitat Builder to recover all materials. |
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All Beacon Fragment Locations
| Fragment Location |
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 Fragment 1117m South of the Lifepod Near the Welcome Center, under a wreckage. |
 Fragment 264m Southeast of the Lifepod A cave near the Welcome Center, marked by a current pushing upwards. |
 Fragment 3134m Southwest of the Lifepod Located beneath a cliff. Follow the line of wreckage to the left of the Welcome Center to reach it. Scan for Sand Spears and Coral Crabs near the area. |
Scanning two Beacon fragments unlocks the blueprint. All fragments are close to the Lifepod.
How to Craft and Place a Beacon
| Tool Required | Recipe | Found Under |
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| Habitat Builder | x1 Copper x1 Titanium | Utility Tab |
To place a Beacon, equip the Habitat Builder, open the Utility tab, select the Beacon, and place it at your desired location. Hold Left Click, RT, or R2 to confirm placement.
Once placed, swim close and select Set Label to rename it.
| Tip! | You can carry a Beacon to move it, but it slows your movement and prevents you to use other tools. It is faster to deconstruct it with the Habitat Builder and rebuild it elsewhere. |
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What Is a Signal
Signals are the built-in markers tied to objectives, the Lifepod, and Black Box locations. They appear as HUD icons and can be toggled on or off individually without deleting them.
How to Set a Signal
To configure Signals, open your PDA and go to the Signals tab at the top. Uncheck any marker to hide it. Check it again to bring it back. This works for quest markers, base markers, and Black Box signals.
You can also change the label for each signal and choose a color to mark them.
Navigation Tips
Use the Lifepod As Your Zero Point
All early routes are most useful when described relative to the Lifepod. It is your permanent anchor for the first hours of the game.
Mark Before You Descend
Always place a Beacon at the entry point before going into a deep route. Marking entryways lets you navigate easily to certain spots, especially in dangerous biomes.
Use the Pathfinder Biomod
Unlocked at the Welcome Center Biolab, Pathfinder leaves a temporary visible trail behind you. Useful for winding cave systems where the exit stops being obvious after two turns.
How to Show and Use Coordinates| Notice! | Subnautica 2 is in Early Access. Beacon fragment locations and signal behavior may change in future updates. |
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Recommended Guides
 Walkthrough (Early to Late-Game) |  Plant Farming Guide |  Cooking and Recipes Guide |
 Best Biomods |  Best Tadpole Upgrades |  Metal Farm Guide |
| Progression & Priorities | ||
|---|---|---|
 Early Game |  Mid-Game | Late Game |
Lists
 All Leviathans |  All Items List |  Biomes & PoI List |
 Blackbox List |  Recipe Data Cards (Blueprints) |  Vehicle List |
 Buildings & Facilities List |
Salt
Silver
Copper
Lead
Lucifer Rotsac
Conduit Crystals
Creature Enamel
Enameled Glass
Troilite
Celestine
Multiplayer Guide
How to Eat Food (Digestion)
How to Craft Items
Drinking Water Guide
How to Craft Air Tank?
How to Get Basic Fins
Scanner Station Guide
How to Manage Your Oxygen?
Base Guide
Alien Ruins
How to Use Coordinates
Tadpole Guide
How to Get More Storage
How to Get a Rebreather
Bioscanner Guide
Night Survival Guide
How to Heal
Angel Comb Guide
How to Power Your Base
How to Recharge Batteries and Tools
How to Get the Repair Tool
World Tree Guide
Flashlight Guide
Strong Acid Guide
How to Get Heat Tolerance
Scanner Guide
How to Get Tadpole Depth Module Mk. 2
Specs Requirements
New Game Features
Is There Crossplay?
Supported Devices
Update & Roadmap
How Long to Beat?
Can You Play Subnautica 2 on PS5 and PS4?
Is Subnautica 2 on Xbox?
Is Subnautica 2 on Steam?
Is Subnautica 2 on Switch?
