SUBNAUTICA / BIOMES

Floating Island

An above-water island with abandoned Degasi structures and growable plants.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Floating Island

An above-water island with abandoned Degasi structures and growable plants.

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

Explore the ruins to learn base-building and horticulture options.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Do not assume a land destination provides fresh water or immediate safety for the return voyage.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

WRECKSDegasi Seabase — Floating Island

The abandoned surface settlement that introduces Degasi exploration records and useful plants.

BIOMESGrand Reef

A deep blue biome with floating anchor pods, advanced resources and dangerous creatures.

BIOMESMountain Island

An island tied to the alien-installation storyline.

BIOMESMountains

Rocky biome near the island, notable for challenging predator encounters.

BIOMESUnderwater Islands

A biome of suspended islands, caves and varied wreck exploration opportunities.

GUIDESDegasi Habitats And Story Logs

Trace the Degasi expedition from island to deep sea

VEHICLESMobile Vehicle Bay

A floating construction platform required to fabricate major vehicles.

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