Buddy's Creature Variants
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #168 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Buddy's Creature Variants adds 5 new variants of existing creatures.
The Pastel Ray is a variant of the Rabbit Ray that can be found in the Mushroom Forest and rarely in the Grassy Plateaus. The Pastel Ray is a pastel magenta color, with extra spots on its back, and coloring on its underside.
Lava Prowler
The Lava Prowler is a variant of the River Prowler that is found in the Inactive Lava Zone. The Lava Prowler likes to patrol the ground, often coming in duos. It is a red color, with its insides having a red glow as well.
Guardian Boneshark
The Guardian Boneshark Is a variant of the Boneshark, located in the Blood Kelp and the Crag field. Glowing in the dark, the Guardian Boneshark can be spotted very easily. Even though it is easily locatable, it is still aggressive as ever.
Mossy Stalker
The Mossy Stalker is green and blends in with its original counterpart, often residing in the deep parts of the Kelp Forest. You may have a hard time differentiating this between the original, so keep your eyes peeled.
ShuttleGlow
The ShuttleGlow is a variant of the Shuttle Bug. The ShuttleGlow can be found in the Jellyshroom caves, and is somewhat rare. It has a greyish-blue body with a vibrant purple glow, that fits into the environment around it.
Installation:
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]open the file and drag the BuddysVariants folder into Subnautica\BepInEx\PluginsRequires Nautilus
Adds 5 new creature variants spread across the map. A compact gameplay mod with 59 endorsements and 4,239 downloads, last updated September 2024. For players seeking more enemy variety without overhaul mods.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Decent download count (4,239) shows some interest
- Lightweight and simple—no bloat, just adds 5 variants
- Recently updated (September 2024), so likely compatible with current game version
⚠️ Cons
- Low endorsement ratio (59) compared to downloads—might have issues or lack polish
- No details on what the variants look like or how they behave
For players who want a bit more creature variety without overhauling the game. If you're tired of seeing the same enemies and want a quick addition, this is for you. Skip if you need detailed documentation or major content changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager—if not, drop the files into your game's data folder.
- Since it's a gameplay mod, make sure it's compatible with your current game version—last update was September 2024.
- If you use other creature mods, test for conflicts by loading a save and exploring different areas.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- BuddyILoveYou12
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 4,239
- Endorsements
- 59
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 9/9/2024
- Updated
- 9/9/2024
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