How to Use a Tracking Tag in Subnautica 2

How to Use a Tracking Tag

Attach the tag to the object you want to relocate, or put it inside the relevant storage container. Confirm the tracking marker is visible before swimming away. In co-op, tell teammates what was tagged so the object is not moved without warning.

Tracking Tag Placement Checklist

• Attach the tag to the intended object or place it inside the exact storage container you want to recover.
• Confirm the marker appears while you are still beside the object.
• Note the last known area before travelling beyond the tag's short supported range.
• Tell teammates what the marker represents and whether the tagged object may be moved.
• Pair the tag with proximity chat or the player trading workflow when coordinating shared gear.

These checks apply to the Buddy System update implementation and should be rechecked if Early Access changes tag range or marker behavior.

How Tracking Tags Work

Tracking Tags provide a marker for the tagged object or container within the supported short range. They are not a promise of a permanent map-wide waypoint, so confirm the signal first and record the last known area if you are travelling farther away.

Tracking Tag Range

The Early Access 1.2 implementation is described as short-range. Do not use it as a replacement for a permanent, map-wide beacon. If the marker disappears, move back toward the last known location and verify the tagged object was not moved.

Tracking Tags in Multiplayer

Tags are most useful for shared gear, containers, and meeting points when the group agrees what the marker means. Tell teammates before relocating a tagged object; the marker can still be working correctly when the item has simply been moved.

Finding Tagged Players and Objects

Use a tag for objects or containers, not as a substitute for a player-location system. For player coordination, pair the last known tagged object with the Buddy System's communication tools and agree on a clear destination.

Tracking Tag Not Working

First move back toward the last confirmed signal range, then check that the tag is still attached or stored in the intended container. In co-op, ask whether another player moved the object. Reapply the tag only after confirming the object and marker state.

Symptom	Likely check	Safe response
Marker never appeared	Placement did not register	Stay beside the object and apply the tag again
Marker disappeared after travel	The tag is short-range	Return toward the last confirmed location
Marker location changed	A teammate moved the tagged object	Confirm ownership and destination in chat
Old guide describes global tracking	It predates or misstates Early Access 1.2	Use the current Buddy System behavior

Common Mistakes

• Leaving before confirming the signal appeared.
• Assuming the tag works anywhere on the map.
• Using it on a container that a teammate relocates.
• Following pre-1.2 information that predates Tracking Tags.

FAQ

Is a Tracking Tag the same as a beacon?

No. It is a short-range tracking aid in the Buddy System update, not a global beacon replacement.

Can you put a Tracking Tag in a container?

Yes. The checked update guidance supports using a tag with an object or container you need to find again.

Why did the marker disappear?

You may be outside its supported range, or another player may have moved the tagged object.

• Subnautica 2 Steam page — Early Access platform scope.
• PC Gamer Early Access 1.2 coverage — current update context.