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    Subnautica 2: How To Find and Scan Sandspear

    By Sohan DasguptaMay 20, 20263 Mins Read

    Summary

    • Scanning Sandspear helps unlock the Bioilluminance Passive Mode.
    • You can find this creature near the Bright biome.
    • In addition to Sandspeaar, scanning Electric Geordie is required to unlock the Passive Mode.

    While exploring Subnautica 2, you will come across a wide variety of fauna. These creatures are not just visual additions to the world and often provide useful benefits as well. One such fish in the game is Sandspear, which is essential for unlocking a Passive Mode.

    With its help, you will receive automatic bonuses that can assist with exploration and resource gathering. Additionally, you can generally find Sandspear in cavern regions and along seabeds. If you are having trouble finding it in this survival title, here is a detailed guide to help you out.

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    How To Find Sandspear in Subnautica 2

    Once you spot this landmark, dive deep (Image via Unknown Worlds Entertainment | @WoWQuest/YouTube)
    Once you spot this landmark, dive deep (Image via Unknown Worlds Entertainment | @WoWQuest/YouTube)

    As mentioned earlier, locating and scanning Sandspear helps you progress toward unlocking one of the Passive Modes in the game. Follow these steps to find it:

    • Start moving northeast from your Lifepod until your HUD reaches approximately the 70-degree direction marker.
    • Once you enter the Bright biome and the landmark shown in the image above appears in front of you, dive deeper toward the bottom area. Moreover, you can also use these coordinates to reach the exact location: -328684, 429147, -70.
    • At the cavern seabed, you will find the required creature. To identify Sandspear, look for its distinctive colour pattern and noticeable tail structure.

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    Scanning Sandspear in Subnautica 2

    Scan Sandspear o unlock a Passive Mode in Subnautica 2 (Image via Unknown Worlds Entertainment | @WoWQuest/YouTube)
    Scan Sandspear to unlock a Passive Mode in Subnautica 2 (Image via Unknown Worlds Entertainment | @WoWQuest/YouTube)

    After locating Sandspear, the next step is to obtain its data entry through scanning. If you do not already have a Bio Scanner, you can craft one using:

    • 2x Titanium
    • 2x Quartz
    • 1x Basic Battery

    After obtaining the scanner, follow these steps to scan the fish:

    • Move close to Sandspear and equip the Bio Scanner.
    • Wait for the “Scan Sandspear” prompt to appear.
    • After that, interact with it to complete the scan.
    Sandspear fish in the game (Image via Unknown Worlds Entertainment | @WoWQuest/YouTube)
    Sandspear fish in the game (Image via Unknown Worlds Entertainment | @WoWQuest/YouTube)

    By following these steps, you will complete one of the requirements for unlocking the Bioilluminance Passive Mode. This passive grants a Glow-in-the-Dark effect that can help when exploring darker regions.

    FAQs

    What does Sandspear unlock in Subnautica 2?

    Scanning Sandspear contributes toward unlocking the Bioilluminance Passive Mode.

    What ability does the Bioilluminance Passive Mode provide in Subnautica 2?

    The Bioilluminance Passive Mode gives you a Glow in the Dark effect, making exploration in darker underwater regions easier.

    What is the other requirement for Bioilluminance Passive Mode?

    Along with Sandspear, you also need to scan Electric Geordie to unlock the Bioilluminance Passive Mode.

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    Sohan Dasgupta is a Growth Manager at Game Devourer with 4+ years of experience across writing, editing, reviewing, and content management. He’s been gaming since he was five, growing up on story-driven classics like GTA, Bully, Prince of Persia, Assassin’s Creed, Max Payne, God of War, Mafia, and the original Resident Evil games, so it’s no surprise that narrative-rich single-player titles and RPGs are his comfort zone. While he occasionally jumps into Fortnite or Valorant sessions with friends, Sohan is most at home unwinding on his PS5 with a strong story-led experience (PlayStation exclusives are a definite bonus). His all-time favorites include Red Dead Redemption 2, The Last of Us, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Bully: Scholarship Edition, and The Witcher 3. Professionally, Sohan has worked with leading gaming publications like Sportskeeda and Game Rant, and previously served as an Assistant Content Manager for tech and gaming at Deltias Gaming, where he managed multiple teams. When he’s not gaming or writing, you’ll find him cooking, painting, reading fiction, playing guitar, or following sports, especially Cricket, Football, Table Tennis, and F1.

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