SUBNAUTICA / WRECKS

Lifepod 5

The player's starting survival pod and an early return point.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
Original Volpedia schematic category illustration
OVERVIEW

Understanding Lifepod 5

The player's starting survival pod and an early return point.

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

Use the initial Fabricator, Radio and basic storage to build a reliable opening routine.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Do not depend on its small storage indefinitely.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

WRECKSLifepod 12

A deeper rescue lead associated with important intermediate exploration.

WRECKSLifepod 17

An early expedition marker near the Grassy Plateaus and other discovery locations.

WRECKSLifepod 19

A deeper distress location linked to a story investigation trail.

WRECKSLifepod 3

A lifepod lead whose recordings can direct early equipment searches.

WRECKSLifepod 6

An exploration lead associated with PDA clues and Grassy Plateaus.

GUIDESComplete Beginner Walkthrough

From Lifepod 5 to your first dependable underwater base

CHARACTERSCTO Yu

An Aurora officer referenced in the investigation of failed lifepod evacuations.

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