SUBNAUTICA / PROGRESSION

Early Blueprint Route

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

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Early Blueprint Route

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

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 Kelp Forest and Grassy Plateaus outskirts before pushing into deep zones.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Collecting random salvage will not replace scanning actual fragments.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

PROGRESSIONFirst Seabase Route

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

PROGRESSIONSeamoth Upgrade Route

Progress from the first vehicle to depth upgrades, repairs and Moonpool support.

GUIDESLost River Step By Step Route

Explore Lost River without losing your vehicles

GUIDESScanner And Blueprint Completion

Unlock essential equipment by systematically scanning fragments

RESOURCESAcid Mushroom

A common mushroom used for early battery chemistry in the original game.

CRAFTINGAdvanced Wiring Kit

An advanced intermediate component in several high-end blueprints.

CRAFTINGBattery

A portable power source needed for many early handheld devices.

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Independent Volpedia editorial encyclopedia about the first Subnautica, reviewed 2026-10-28. Unaffiliated with Unknown Worlds Entertainment. Category illustrations are original diagrams, not in-game maps, screenshots or exact creature portraits. No fabricated damage statistics, spawn probabilities or detailed map coordinates. References are documented privately and not shown as outbound research buttons.