Base Light Switch
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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
- 👍 3.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #10 of 137 Buildables mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds a new buildable that allows you to turn base (or cyclops) lights OFF or ON!
Installation instructions for Nautilus (regular version of Subnautica):
1. Download and install BepInEx.
2. Download and install Nautilus.
3. Download the latest version of this mod.
4. Extract the folder from the archive and move it to your Subnautica\BepInEx\plugins folder.
5. Run the game.
Installation instructions for SML Helper (regular version of Subnautica):
1. Download and install BepInEx.
2. Download and install Modding Helper.
3. Download the version 2. 0. 0 of this mod.
4. Extract the folder from the archive and move it to your Subnautica\BepInEx\plugins folder.
5. Run the game.
Installation instructions for SML Helper (legacy version of Subnautica):
1. Download and install QMods.
2. Download and install the legacy version of Modding Helper.
3. Download the legacy version of this mod (not the latest version!).
4. Extract the folder from the archive and move it to your Subnautica\QMods folder.
5. Run the game.
How does it work?
All you have to do is build a light switch from your Habitat Builder -> Interior Modules -> Light Switch and then you can toggle the lights by simply pressing it.
Source?
https://github.com/ahk1221/BaseLightSwitch
Base Light Switch adds a simple buildable that lets you toggle your base lights on or off. It's a quality-of-life mod for players who want manual control over lighting. With 3,548 endorsements and 105,573 downloads, it's a popular utility for base builders.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,548 endorsements and over 105k downloads.
- Simple, practical addition for anyone who wants to control base lighting.
- Lightweight buildable that doesn't overhaul anything else.
⚠️ Cons
- No details on which game version it supports — check compatibility with your current build.
- Limited to a single function: toggling lights on/off.
For base builders who want manual control over their lighting without fuss. Perfect for players who like to set the mood or save power. Skip if you're looking for more complex lighting systems.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Place the switch near your main entrance for easy access.
- Test the switch in a creative world before using it in survival.
- If you're on a server, make sure the mod is installed on the server side as well.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- ahk1221
- Version
- 2.1.0
- Downloads
- 105,573
- Endorsements
- 3,548
- Category
- Buildables
- Created
- 3/13/2018
- Updated
- 6/18/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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