Published May 14, 2026, 11:01 AM EDT

Including quartz farming spots past the Alien Ruins

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Subnautica 2 quartz locations seem like an enigma at first, as you're given very little information about where to find them. However, once you know where to look, it's one of the most plentiful resources and a convenient one to stock up on. You'll need plenty of quartz as you unlock new blueprints, as glass and certain electronic devices require it.

Below, we explain where to find quartz in Subnautica 2 and some of the best places to get a lot of it fast.

[ Ed. note : Before you dive in, be sure to open the character menu and enable all landmark signals . This will make it easier to spot the locations mentioned in this guide.]

Where to find quartz in Subnautica 2

Image: Unknown Worlds/Krafton via Polygon

You'll occasionally find quartz deposits on the seafloor in the area around the Lifepod, though they only show up at random when small crabs dig stuff out of the sand.…