Item Info
- Category
- Base Module
- Crafted At
- Habitat Builder
- Power Draw
- 10 energy / second while running — requires at least 2 Solar Panels
- Blueprint
- Scan one broken Processor in the world (no fragments needed — a single scan unlocks the blueprint).
How to Get the Processor in Subnautica 2
Subnautica 2 — current release build
Overview
A large base-mounted machine that refines raw ores into ingots and synthesizes chemical compounds. The Processor is the turning point of Subnautica 2 progression — without it, advanced tools, vehicles, and base equipment cannot be manufactured. It accepts a queue of up to 15 items and runs asynchronously while you explore.
Blueprint Location — Where to Scan
Old Habitat (Recommended)
RecommendedDistance: ~350m north of Lifepod
Enter through the lower hatch, go past the first room, scan the broken Processor in the right corner of the second room. This location also has blueprints for the Sonic Resonator, Bioreactor, Scanner Station, and Wakemaker Fragments. Tied to the story mission to retrieve Quaker's black box — many players find this naturally.
Cicada Wreck / Abandoned Lab
Distance: ~275m southwest of Lifepod
Alternate location inside a broken-down lab. Head southwest and look for the wreck. Scan the Processor unit inside.
Crafting Recipeat Habitat Builder
| Ingredient | Qty | How to Get |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium | ×2 | — |
| Mild Acid | ×1 | Craft at Fabricator: 2× Acidic Raion Pouch + 1× Copper Ore |
| Copper Wire | ×1 | Craft at Fabricator: 2× Copper Ore |
Processor — All Recipes
Everything the Processor can produce. Queue up to 15 items at once.
| Output | Input Materials | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Titanium Ingot | 3× Titanium | 30s |
| Copper Ingot | 3× Copper Ore | 30s |
| Silver Ingot | 3× Silver Ore | 60s |
| Gold Ingot | 3× Gold Ore | 60s |
| Plasteel Ingot | 2× Titanium + 1× Lithium | 120s |
| Germanium | 2× Silver Ore OR 2× Lead Ore | 120s |
| Mangalloy Ingot | 1× Titanium Ingot + 1× Atacamite + 1× Troilite | 30s |
| Strontium | 2× Celestine | 30s |
| Strong Acid | 2× Necrolei Cyst OR 1× Sulfur + 1× Gold | 30–60s |
| Mild Acid | 1× Acidic Raion Pouch | 30s |
| Biofuel Block | 5× Fibrous Pulp OR 3× Pent OR 2× Crab Feces | — |
| Glass | 2× Salt | — |
| Basic First Aid Kit | 1× Medical Gel Sac | — |
Tips
- →Build at least 2 Solar Panels before constructing the Processor — it draws 10 energy/second while running.
- →Queue up to 15 items at once: load your ore before exploring and let it process while you're away.
- →Acidic Raion Pouches for Mild Acid grow in caves directly east (~30m) and northeast of the Lifepod. Use the Survival Multitool to harvest 3–5 pouches per plant.
- →The Old Habitat (~350m north) has multiple other valuable blueprints in the same rooms — prioritize this trip early.
- →Building multiple Processors in your base increases throughput for high-demand ingots like Titanium and Plasteel.