SUBNAUTICA / EXPLORATION

Food and Water Planning

Food and hydration are sustained by gathering, fabrication and later base systems.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Food and Water Planning

Food and hydration are sustained by gathering, fabrication and later base systems.

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

Build a stable water source before committing to long unexplored routes.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Cured food without adequate water planning can create hydration problems.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

EXPLORATIONDepth Rating

Vehicles are rated for certain water depths and can be upgraded with appropriate modules.

EXPLORATIONRadiation Hazard

The Aurora's damaged reactor initially contaminates some nearby waters.

GUIDESComplete Beginner Walkthrough

From Lifepod 5 to your first dependable underwater base

GUIDESFirst Oxygen And Water Guide

Maintain oxygen and water during the first days

GUIDESWater Filtration And Food Farming

Make food and water sustainable during long projects

CREATURESBladderfish

A small purple fish that can be converted into filtered water early on.

BASESExterior Growbed

An outdoor planter for cultivating suitable underwater or exterior plants.

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