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Old Habitat Processor in Subnautica 2
Quick Answer
Old Habitat is the main Processor scan route. Travel north from the Lifepod, enter the damaged habitat structure, and scan the broken Processor to unlock the base facility blueprint.
Requirements
- Scanner
- Oxygen safety
- Northbound route from Lifepod
- Inventory space for nearby route materials
Exact Location
- Old Habitat north of the Lifepod, reported at roughly 350-375m depending on source route wording.
Step-by-Step Route
- Leave the Lifepod and head north toward the Old Habitat landmark.
- Look for damaged rooms and lower entrances rather than resource outcrops.
- Enter the accessible room and locate the broken Processor.
- Scan the Processor, then check your PDA/Habitat Builder for the new blueprint.
- While nearby, note Old Habitat links to silver, Necrolei Cyst, Tadpole, and Processor progression.
What It Unlocks
- Processor blueprint
- Old Habitat progression cluster
- Ingot production route
Common Mistakes
- Expecting the Processor to be outside on the seabed.
- Skipping the scan after reaching Old Habitat.
- Overfilling inventory before scanning route-critical objects.