Bug GuideEarly Access
Tadpole Teleportation and Dock Reset Fix in Subnautica 2
A softlock-prevention guide for Tadpole teleporting, dock reset behavior, co-op stranding, and reload-state problems.
STATUS: Last updated: 2026-05-23 · Game version: Early Access — bug behavior must be tested against current build.
QA Quick Answer
If the Tadpole teleports back to base or resets near a dock, stop saving over the broken state. Check whether the vehicle is fully docked or only partially aligned, undock and redock cleanly if possible, and avoid reloads from partial dock states until you confirm the current build behavior.
📍 Affected Situation
| Affected vehicle | Tadpole |
|---|---|
| Likely trigger | Docking, partial docking, reload, or physics reset state |
| Co-op risk | Teammates may be stranded if the vehicle resets |
| Verification note | Exact cause needs current-build testing |
MAP: Replace with dock/reset test screenshot later
🧰 Requirements
| Requirement | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Recent manual save | Lets you recover before vehicle reset. |
| Docking status check | The bug may involve partial docking states. |
| Co-op communication | Teammates can be stranded if the vehicle resets. |
| Build note | Bug behavior may change with hotfixes. |
🧭 Step-by-Step Fix
- Stop and avoid overwriting your only save after a teleport or reset.
- Check whether the Tadpole is fully docked or only partially aligned.
- If possible, undock and redock cleanly before reloading.
- In co-op, have teammates return or stabilize before triggering reloads.
- If reset already happened, document build, location, and reproduction steps before trying again.
- After a patch, retest before keeping the workaround live.
🧪 Why It Matters
This guide helps prevent vehicle loss, co-op stranding, and softlock-style frustration.
| Problem | Action |
|---|---|
| Vehicle teleports | Do not save over the broken state. |
| Partial dock state | Undock/redock cleanly before reload. |
| Co-op players stranded | Communicate before reloads or dock actions. |
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Saving immediately after a teleport bug.
- Reloading while partially docked.
- Assuming co-op teammates remain safe when the vehicle resets.
- Keeping old workaround instructions after a patch changes behavior.
❓ FAQ
Why does the Tadpole teleport?
The report suggests docking or physics reset behavior. Current-build confirmation is needed for exact cause.
The report suggests docking or physics reset behavior. Current-build confirmation is needed for exact cause.
Can I prevent it entirely?
Use clean docking, backup saves, and avoid reloads from partial dock states until patched.
Use clean docking, backup saves, and avoid reloads from partial dock states until patched.
What should I do first?
Stop saving, check dock state, and try to recover from a manual save if the reset already happened.
Stop saving, check dock state, and try to recover from a manual save if the reset already happened.
✅ Sources Checked
- Gemini report Tadpole Teleport section.
- GPT report bug / softlock strategy notes.
Editorial status: structured bug workaround. Needs current-build reproduction test.