Quick answer
Current PC Gamer reporting says Wakemaker fragments can be scanned around the safe shallows near Life Pod 1, with additional fragments in the Lily Pads. Subnautica2Hub lists the recipe as Titanium x1, Copper Wire x1, Basic Battery x1, and Fiber Mesh x1, with four scans required to unlock it. It belongs in the same early movement kit as Basic Fins, Air Tank, Scanner, and a charged tool battery.
Field notes for the first powered swim
Sweep the shallows like you mean it
Fragments around Life Pod 1 are easy to miss because the area feels safe and familiar. Slow down around debris edges before assuming your save only spawned the Lily Pads set.
Four scans means four actual scans
A partial blueprint does nothing for the next route. Check the PDA progress before leaving the area, especially if the last fragment is tucked beside wreckage or terrain.
Treat Fiber Mesh as the trip tax
Titanium and Copper Wire are usually already in your base rhythm. Fiber Mesh is the part that sends you back outside, so gather it before walking to the Fabricator.
Wakemaker unlock route
Start close to Life Pod 1
PC Gamer calls out the safe shallows near Life Pod 1 as the first place to check. Sweep wreck edges, small debris, and obvious fragment silhouettes before making a longer trip.
Scan until the blueprint completes
Subnautica2Hub currently lists four scans for the Wakemaker. Do not leave after one fragment unless the PDA shows the recipe is finished.
Use Lily Pads as the backup route
If the shallows are dry in your save, PC Gamer points to more fragments in the Lily Pads. Bring enough oxygen and a clear return path before chasing the deeper set.
Build the ingredient pile first
The listed recipe is small, but it touches several early chains: Titanium, Copper Wire, Basic Battery, and Fiber Mesh. Missing Fiber Mesh is the usual annoyance because it sends you back into plant gathering.
Craft it before repeated errands
The Wakemaker pays for itself when you are shuttling between scan targets, resource runs, and oxygen-safe routes. If you are about to do several trips, make it now.
Recharge before the next fragment sweep
Wakemaker helps the swim, but Scanner and Repair Tool still need batteries. Once Battery Terminal is available, rotate weak batteries before chasing Lily Pads or deeper backup fragments.
Early swim route
Scan
4 fragments
Start around Life Pod 1, then check Lily Pads if needed.
Craft
Fabricator
Titanium, Copper Wire, Basic Battery, Fiber Mesh.
Use
Safer loops
Faster returns make oxygen routes less tight.
Wakemaker checklist
| Need | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Fragments | PC Gamer reports Life Pod 1 shallows plus Lily Pads. |
| Unlock count | Subnautica2Hub currently lists four scans. |
| Titanium x1 | Keep one spare piece out of base-building plans. |
| Copper Wire x1 | Requires Copper x2 in the usual electronics chain. |
| Basic Battery x1 | Do not spend the only battery before crafting. |
| Fiber Mesh x1 | Plan the plant run before returning to the Fabricator. |
| Charged tools | Scanner, Repair Tool, and Wakemaker planning share battery pressure. |
The blueprint is easy to half-finish
One fragment feels like progress, but it does not help until the full scan count is done. Keep scanning the area before you swim away, especially if the last fragment is tucked into nearby debris.
FAQ
Where do you find Wakemaker fragments in Subnautica 2?
PC Gamer reports fragments near the safe shallows around Life Pod 1, with more fragments in the Lily Pads if you still need scans.
How many Wakemaker fragments do you need?
Subnautica2Hub currently lists four scans for the Wakemaker blueprint.
What is the Wakemaker recipe?
Current blueprint data lists Titanium x1, Copper Wire x1, Basic Battery x1, and Fiber Mesh x1.
Should you craft the Wakemaker early?
Yes, if you are doing repeated scan or resource loops. Better movement gives you more room before oxygen gets uncomfortable.