Refund Bases Guide

Refund Bases feature in Subnautica 2. See how to remotely delete bases, the step-by-step process to refund bases, and useful tips to keep in mind.

What Is the Refund Bases Feature?

Delete Bases and Recover Materials

The Refund Bases feature in Subnautica 2 is a feature that allows you to instantly remove an entire constructed base from anywhere. Instead of manually dismantling every module with a tool, this feature removes the selected base and returns the building materials and stored items to you.

Temporary Containers Hold Materials

Once the refund is completed, a temporary container will appear directly beside your character. This container stores all recovered building materials from the base, along with any items left inside storage lockers, including Battery Terminals.

How to Refund Bases

Open the Pause Menu and Click "Refund Bases"

Open the Pause Menu using the ESC key on PC or the Menu button on console. After that, click "Refund Bases."

Verify the Base Using the "Look At" Button

Click the "Look At" button beside the base name. Your character will automatically face the selected base, allowing you to confirm that you have chosen the correct one before proceeding.

Click "Refund" to Remove the Base

Once you have confirmed the location, click the Refund button beside it. The base will immediately disappear, and a temporary container containing all refunded materials will appear in front of your character.

No Undo Option Available

You cannot undo a base refund. There is currently no in-game undo feature, so double-check the selected base before confirming the refund. There is also no confirmation pop-up after clicking Refund, so make sure you only select the base you intend to remove.

Open the Temporary Container

After refunding the base, open the temporary container that appears in front of your character. Inside, you'll find all recovered building materials and any items that were stored in the refunded base.

Tips When Refunding Bases

Always Use the Look At Button First

Treat the Look At option as an important confirmation step. Since the list only displays base names or coordinates, it can be easy to select the wrong outpost by mistake. Always use "Look At" first to verify that you are refunding the correct base.

Travel to Your New Base Location First

Because the temporary container appears exactly where your character is standing when you select "Refund," avoid using the feature while far from your destination. Travel to your preferred biome or new base location first, then refund the old base to reduce the amount of time to move materials.

Temporary Containers Can't Be Moved

The temporary container created by the Refund Bases feature cannot be picked up or moved. Make sure you have enough inventory space available to collect all the recovered materials.

Empty Temporary Containers Disappear

Once every item has been removed from the temporary container, it will automatically disappear. It will remain in place as long as it still contains materials.

Cannot Be Used as Storage

Keep in mind that the temporary container is not a storage solution. You can only take items from it, and inventory items are grayed out, preventing you from placing anything inside.

Base Refund Marker Will Appear

If you swim away from the location of the temporary container, the game automatically creates a dedicated Base Refund marker. This makes it easy to relocate your recovered materials if you need to free up inventory space before collecting everything.

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