Subnautica Console Commands

2 min read 05-12-2024

Subnautica, with its breathtaking underwater world and challenging survival elements, can be both incredibly rewarding and frustrating. For those moments when you need a helping hand (or a giant prawn suit!), console commands offer a powerful way to tweak the game experience. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of commonly used commands, categorized for ease of use. Please note: Using console commands may detract from the intended gameplay experience and disable achievements.

Accessing the Console

Before diving into the commands themselves, you need to know how to access the console. This process varies slightly depending on your platform:

PC (Steam): Press the tilde key (~) usually located to the left of the "1" key.
Other Platforms (Xbox, PlayStation): Console commands are generally not available on consoles. Workarounds might exist through specific modding communities, but they are not officially supported.

Command Categories and Examples

The commands themselves are entered directly into the console window that appears after pressing the tilde key. Remember to press Enter after each command.

Item Spawning

This is perhaps the most popular use of console commands. You can spawn almost any item in the game using the give command followed by the item's ID. Finding the correct ID can sometimes be tricky; online resources dedicated to Subnautica's IDs are invaluable.

Example: give item_id 1 (Replace item_id 1 with the actual ID of the item you want.)

Teleportation

Stuck in a difficult situation or simply want to quickly traverse the vast ocean? Teleportation commands are your solution.

Example: teleport 500 500 500 (This will teleport you to the coordinates 500, 500, 500. Experiment with different coordinates to find your desired location. Note that these are not necessarily map coordinates, but rather relative positions within the game world).

God Mode (Invincibility)

For those challenging encounters, god mode offers a way to survive without worrying about damage.

Example: godmode 1 (Activates god mode. Use godmode 0 to deactivate.)

Time Manipulation

Control the flow of time within the game using these commands. Useful for testing or simply speeding up base building.

Example: time accelerate (Speeds up the game's time. Use time normal to reset.)

Other Useful Commands

Numerous other commands exist to alter various game aspects. These often require more in-depth knowledge of the game's internal workings. Some may include toggling specific game mechanics or adjusting environmental factors. Online Subnautica communities are excellent resources for finding these less common commands.

Important Considerations

Game Stability: Excessive or improper use of console commands can potentially lead to instability or glitches. Save your game frequently.
Achievement Restrictions: Using console commands will usually disable achievement progress. Therefore, avoid commands if you intend to achieve all in-game milestones.
Mod Compatibility: Console commands' interaction with mods is unpredictable and may vary depending on the specific mod.
Ethical Considerations: It's crucial to use console commands responsibly and avoid using them to gain an unfair advantage in multiplayer scenarios if such options are present in your version of the game.

This guide provides a starting point for exploring Subnautica's console commands. Remember to always research the specific commands you intend to use to prevent issues or unintended consequences. Happy diving!