Measurements and detection

Subnautica: the right hand holds a scanner displaying READY TO SCAN, facing a fish and the underwater environment.READY TO SCAN status displayAn object in front of the instrument
SubnauticaThe scanner is ready to examine a target
  1. READY TO SCAN status display
  2. An object in front of the instrument
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An instrument turns an invisible property or signal into a reading. The player aims it, obtains a result and interprets the finding.

Design tips

  • Explain what the instrument measures and what it cannot detect.

Examples