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Use the PDA as a Progress Journal

Recorded clues provide more reliable progression information than random wandering.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
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OVERVIEW

Understanding Use the PDA as a Progress Journal

Recorded clues provide more reliable progression information than random wandering.

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

Review signals, logs and scanned alien data after every major trip.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Ignoring the PDA can make the next story objective seem invisible.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

TIPSScan Every Useful Fragment

Blueprint progression is driven by scanning appropriate technology pieces.

GUIDESPrawn Suit Deep Exploration

Use the Prawn Suit for mining and deeper progression

BIOMESInactive Lava Zone

A deeper volcanic region reached beyond Lost River, important for final progression.

PROGRESSIONSeamoth Upgrade Route

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

CREATURESWarper

A biomechanical alien creature that can forcibly relocate the player, especially as the infection progresses.

TIPSBe Careful in Degasi Caves

Abandoned habitats are valuable but often sit in hazardous places.

TIPSBuild Small, Functional Bases

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

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