Knowing how you can bio scan Houndgar in Subnautica 2 is definitely going to come in handy. The bio scanner allows you to scan different fauna in the game, allowing you to unlock a variety of bio mods. The Houndgar paves the path for unlocking the Chum Cloud biomod in-game.
In this article, we will provide you with a detailed brief on how you can bio scan Houndgar in Subnautica 2. Read below to know more.
Where to find the Houndgar in Subnautica 2?
The Houndgar can be found in the biome past the Alien Ruins. You can identify the region by the yellow-orange, murky colored water. You will generally find them in groups, often swimming alongside the Marrowbreach, a massive predator.
You can identify the Houndgar by its distinct dark blue-colored body, paired with light blue patches. It has eight arms and a pair of large fins behind its head.
It can signal the Marrowbreach to attack, and even standalone, the Houndgar does not like its space intruded upon.
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How to scan


Now that you have located the Houndgar in Subnautica 2, you can follow these steps to scan it in-game:
- Take out your Bio Scanner and equip it as your active tool.
- Next up, proceed to swim near the vicinity of the Houndgar. Be careful, if you swim too close, it will posture to attack you, or signal the Marrowbreach to attack you. Make sure you dash to evade attacks.
- Lastly, hold up the scanner until you get the prompt ‘Scan Houndgar’. Once the scan is completed, you will be prompted with a new databank entry for the same.
Upon following these steps, you will have successfully completed the bio scan for the Houndgar in Subnautica 2.
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That’s everything that you need to know about getting the bio scan for the Houndgar.
Now, the Chum Cloud bio mod requires two different scans, and the Houndgar is merely the first part of the puzzle. You also need to scan the Toxic Sponge in order to fully unlock this bio mod in-game.
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Edited by Jay Sarma

