Subnautica 2 Resources

Raw resources are natural materials found in the environment — minerals, ores, and crystals that can be mined from outcrops or collected from the seabed. These form the base ingredients for nearly all crafting recipes and are the first resources new players need to gather.

Materials are intermediate components created by combining raw resources at a fabricator. Items like wiring kits, silicone rubber, and glass are used across multiple blueprints and are worth keeping stocked in your base storage.

Crafted resources are advanced components that require multiple processing steps. These high-tier materials are typically needed for vehicle modules, advanced tools, and late-game base equipment.

Organic resources come from the alien ecosystem — harvested from plants, coral, and creatures. They are used in food preparation, medical items, and some specialized crafting recipes.

Harvesting is the most common method — pick up items directly from the environment. Flora, coral samples, and surface deposits can all be harvested by hand. Some resources require specific tools to harvest efficiently.

Mining involves breaking mineral deposits with tools or vehicles. Large resource deposits yield more materials than surface nodes but are often found in deeper, more dangerous areas. The Prawn Suit drill arm enables mining of the largest deposits.

Crafting produces processed materials and advanced components at fabricators and specialized stations. Check each resource's detail page to see the full crafting chain — what raw materials you need and which station to use.