How to Get Beacon in Subnautica: Below Zero
Beacon unlocks by scanning 1 fragment or from a data box. The files place 2 fragment pins for it. The box is listed with coordinates below.
Data: Subnautica: Below Zero game files (build of 12 Aug 2025), read and drawn by PinDrop. (c) Unknown Worlds Entertainment. PinDrop is fan-made and not affiliated with Unknown Worlds Entertainment.
How to unlock Beacon
Scan fragments
- Pieces needed
- 1
- Scan time
- 3 s
- Fixed pins
- 2
The fragment is called "Beacon fragment" in the game.
Data box
One data box unlocks it. Coordinates are in the table below.
Scan Beacon
One scan of Beacon takes 1 s.
The game files read for this page do not say whether you start with this blueprint.
Where the pins are
Depth in metres: negative is below sea level, positive above.
| Pin | Area | Depth (m) | Position | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fragment | Shallow Twisty Bridges | -59 | x -142, z -175 | Show on map |
| Fragment | Sparse Arctic Zone | -28 | x 100, z -3 | Show on map |
| Data box | Sparse Arctic Zone | -34 | x 108, z -10 | Show on map |
What Beacon needs
In-game description: "Navigation aid. Maintains and broadcasts its position. Suitable for surface or underwater use. Configurable signal name."
Copper orex 1
Titaniumx 1
Crafted at: Fabricator, Seatruck Fabricator Module, craft time 4 s.
Menu path in the files: Fabricator: Machines > Beacon · Seatruck Fabricator Module: Machines > Beacon.
About the Beacon blueprint
Beacon needs 1 fragment scanned or can come from a data box. The game files place 2 fixed fragment pins for it, in Shallow Twisty Bridges, Sparse Arctic Zone. Once unlocked it is made from 1 copper ore, 1 titanium.
See all data boxes and fragments, or the full crafting list.