SUBNAUTICA / BASES

Scanner Room

A base module that scans for selected resource types in the surrounding area.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
Original Volpedia schematic category illustration
OVERVIEW

Understanding Scanner Room

A base module that scans for selected resource types in the surrounding area.

This is an original reference for the first Subnautica. Your current depth rating, oxygen, available tools and navigation route determine when an objective is practical. Follow actual in-game PDA and Fabricator information for any values that vary by version.

PRACTICAL APPROACH

How to use this information

Use range-related modules and camera drones when exploration demands them.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

It does not automatically harvest items or reveal every resource everywhere.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

GUIDESScanner And Blueprint Completion

Unlock essential equipment by systematically scanning fragments

PROGRESSIONEarly Blueprint Route

Use the Scanner on fragments to unlock necessary vehicle, tool and base technology.

EQUIPMENTScanner

A handheld tool used to catalog organisms and collect blueprint data from fragments.

TIPSUse Scanner Room Efficiently

Its range and searched-resource capabilities are local, not planetwide.

BASESBattery Charger

A base appliance that recharges certain handheld-tool batteries.

BASESBioreactor

A base generator that uses organic material as fuel.

BASESBulkhead

An interior isolation structure that can help control flooding and separate compartments.

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