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NAVIGATION GUIDE

How to Read Coordinates in Subnautica 2

Master the coordinate system to navigate the ocean floor like a pro. Learn to read coordinates, use your compass, and find any location.

Understanding the Coordinate System

X
East (+) / West (-)
Horizontal axis
Y
Depth (-) / Height (+)
Vertical axis
Z
North (-) / South (+)
Horizontal axis
Example Coordinate:
-45, -85, 320= 45m West, 85m Deep, 320m South
Pro Tip: Press F1 to toggle the debug menu and see your current coordinates in real-time.

Step-by-Step Navigation

1

Open Your PDA

Press Tab to open your PDA and check the current coordinates at the top.

2

Check Your Compass

The compass shows your facing direction. North is 0°, East is 90°, South is 180°, West is 270°.

3

Calculate Direction

Compare your current coords with target coords. If target X is higher, go East. If target Z is lower, go North.

4

Use Beacons

Place beacons at important locations. They show distance and direction on your HUD.

Important Location Coordinates

LocationCoordinatesBiomeNotes
Drop Pod (Starting Point)
0, 0, 0Safe ShallowsYour lifepod crash site. Reference point for all navigation.
Twisty Bridges Cache
-45, -85, 320Twisty BridgesContains Scanner Room blueprint fragments.
Kelp Forest Wreck
120, -75, -200Kelp ForestBattery Charger blueprint location.
Crash Zone Wreck
-200, -140, 150Crash ZonePower Cell Charger and vehicle fragments.
Deep Twisty Bridges
-80, -240, 400Deep Twisty BridgesMoonpool blueprint location.
Lilypad Islands
350, -180, -300Lilypad IslandsVehicle Upgrade Console fragments.
Thermal Vents
-150, -350, -450Thermal VentsModification Station and Thermal Plant blueprints.
Sparse Reef
500, -120, 200Sparse ReefWater Filtration Machine location.
Lost River Entrance
-400, -550, 100Lost RiverNuclear Reactor blueprint. Very deep and dangerous.
Mushroom Forest
-300, -220, -150Mushroom ForestBulkhead blueprint fragments.
Grand Reef
450, -250, 350Grand ReefObservatory blueprint location.
Jellyshroom Cave
100, -300, -500Jellyshroom CaveAlien Containment blueprint.
Blood Kelp Zone
-250, -450, 300Blood Kelp ZoneBioreactor blueprint. Hostile environment.
Underwater Islands
600, -180, -100Underwater IslandsScanner Room Range Upgrade fragments.

Navigation Pro Tips

  • •Always carry extra Beacons to mark interesting locations
  • •Use Seaglide for fast horizontal travel between coordinates
  • •Depth changes are the slowest - plan your vertical routes carefully
  • •The Compass is crafted at the Fabricator - make it your first priority
  • •Coordinates are shared in multiplayer - call out locations to your team