SUBNAUTICA / TIPS

Scan Every Useful Fragment

Blueprint progression is driven by scanning appropriate technology pieces.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex

OVERVIEW

Understanding Scan Every Useful Fragment

Blueprint progression is driven by scanning appropriate technology pieces.

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

Scan wreck edges, vehicle fragments and abandoned habitat modules as you go.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Carrying fragments in inventory will not replace the Scanner.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

TIPSCarry a Beacon on First Visits

A useful resource spot may be difficult to find again.

TIPSDo Not Fight Every Leviathan

Evading predators is usually safer than prolonged combat.

TIPSSeparate Food from Crafting Plants

Many plants are useful for one specific recipe or as growable resources.

GUIDESScanner And Blueprint Completion

Unlock essential equipment by systematically scanning fragments

WRECKSDegasi Seabase — Floating Island

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

PROGRESSIONEarly Blueprint Route

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

EQUIPMENTFlashlight

A battery-powered light useful when exploring dark wrecks and caves.

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.