SUBNAUTICA / EXPLORATION

Storage and Inventory

Exploration requires balancing supplies, tools and space for new resources.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Storage and Inventory

Exploration requires balancing supplies, tools and space for new resources.

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

Carry mission-specific tools and keep organized lockers in a home base.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Overpacking titanium can prevent collection of a rare blueprint component.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

TIPSBuild Small, Functional Bases

Storage, power and reliable oxygen matter more than appearance at first.

VEHICLESCyclops

A large mobile submarine supporting storage, modules and extended expeditions.

PROGRESSIONFirst Seabase Route

Build a small powered habitat with predictable storage and fabrication needs.

BASESMultipurpose Room

A flexible habitat component supporting interior installations and storage.

BASESStarter Seabase

An early habitat offering storage, power, air and Fabricator access near familiar terrain.

EXPLORATIONBase Hull Integrity

Habitat parts and depth affect the stress placed on seabase structures.

EXPLORATIONBeacon Navigation

Beacons provide reusable visual landmarks when terrain looks similar.

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