30-60 minutes

Subnautica 2 Starter Resource Route

A practical route from lifepod pickups to Coral Dome Quartz, Scanner/Multitool setup and the first Silver run.

Goal

Get a new player through the first 30-60 minutes without plotting fake exact points.

1. Sweep the lifepod area
Biome-only
Collect Titanium, Copper and Quartz from the shallow starting area before moving outward.
Third-party research materials
2. Farm Coral Dome Quartz
Route note
Check dome interiors and nearby debris around the lifepod, including northeast and northwest routes.
Third-party research materials
3. Craft Survival Multitool and Scanner path items
Recipe
Use early Quartz and Copper routes for Scanner, Flashlight and Glass-related progression.
Third-party research materials
4. Run the first Silver route
Approximate
Choose Necrolei Fields, Stalagmite Area, or Old Habitat/Camp One caves depending on which marker or signal path you have reached.
Third-party research materials
5. Return for tank and electronics crafting
Route note
Use Silver for Wiring Kit and early technology/oxygen progression, then bank extra Quartz for base prep.
Third-party research materials

Does this route draw an exact line on the map?

No. The route uses waypoint cards and approximate areas because the current evidence is not enough for a verified line.

What should I do after this route?

Open the Quartz and Silver guides, then submit any launch-build screenshots or video if you can verify exact coordinates.