Accelerated Start
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Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 319 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #3 of 126 Adventure mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Updated by popular demand. The new version requires BepInEx and Nautilus.
Several early game changes listed below:
Radio Starts repaired (configurable)
Lifepod starts repaired (configurable)
Lifepod storage size increased
Player begins game at full health
Lifepod locker inventory now customizable. The default settings include:
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[]Oxygen Tank[/]
[]Fins[/]
[]Rebreather[/]
[]Habitat Builder Tool[/]
[]Repair Tool[/]
[]Flashlight[/]
[]Scanner[/]
[]4x Batteries[/]
[]Radiation suit, helmet, and gloves[/]
[]Enough materials for a single X compartment with hatch, solar panel, one standing locker, and a fabricator.[/]
The Options->Mod menu in game will allow you to select or deselect the default configuration as well as add additional starting supplies on your own. If you add more items than can fit in the escape pod locker, the additional items will not appear. If you have any fun loadouts that you would like to see added (similar to the current 'default' set up) please feel free to leave a comment. I may add suggestions in a future update.
Thanks to FatherSarge and SilverThorn12345 for the current loadout options!
Warning: While fun to play with, the Terraformer terrain changes don't save well and can also corrupt saves. I wouldn't use it on worlds you plan to keep for long term.How to add additional supplies not on the Mod Options menu by default:
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[] Go to your Subnautica/QMods/AcceleratedStart directory and open the config.txt file included[/]
[]You will see a large list of item types and their exact names. Capitalization is important.[/]
[]Select the items you want (some of them are not named very clearly) and add them to the small list. The place to add looks liked
Additional Slider Types{
[] An example of what this should look like after you've changed it:
Additional Slider Types{
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[]Start up Subnautica and on the title screen go to Options -> Mods.[/]
[]You should see slider bars for your selected items in the Accelerated Start section of this menu. [/]
[]Select the amounts you want for each item then hit Back.[/]
[]Start a new game, your supplies will be in the lifepod locker.[/]
Source can be found at https://bitbucket.org/glibfire/subnauticamods/src/master/AcceleratedStart/
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[] Go to your Subnautica/QMods/AcceleratedStart directory and open the config.txt file included[/]
Accelerated Start by Oldark gives you basic items to skip the slow early-game grind in an adventure mod, letting you set up an early base faster. With 886 endorsements and 27k downloads, it's a proven quality-of-life boost for players who want to jump into the action.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 886 endorsements and 27k downloads.
- Saves you the boring early grind—straight to the fun part.
- Simple concept, does exactly what it says: early base and starter gear.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2020—might not work with the latest game version.
For adventure game players who hate the slow early-game grind and want to get to base-building faster. Skip if you enjoy the challenge of starting from scratch—this removes that.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check the mod's compatibility with your current game version before installing, since it's from 2020.
- If you use a mod manager, install through it for easy removal if you decide it's too cheaty.
- Look for any patches or updates in the comments section—other players may have posted fixes.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- Oldark
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 27,113
- Endorsements
- 886
- Category
- Adventure
- Created
- 7/25/2018
- Updated
- 8/18/2026
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