CustomCraft2
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 36 Libraries mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Requires SMLHelper(Bepinex)
A full remake of the popular CustomCraft mod by Iw23J, built on SMLHelper for better compatibility with other mods.
Currently Supported Features
For full details of current features, check the auto-generated README file.
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[]Modify existing crafting recipes.
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]Add crafting recipes for items normally not crafted.[]Create your own custom items or alternate ways to craft existing ones.
[]Custom items can even copy some basic in-game functionality of existing items, all without any coding.
[]Customize how your added or modified recipes will unlock in-game.
[]Organized new recipes into the PDA blueprint menu.
[]Customize the energy values of items in the BioReactor
[]Move, remove, or copy any crafting node within the same fabricator or from one to another.
[]Create your own custom fabricators!
[]Create your own custom food! with permission from yenzgaming
[]Instructions and sample files provided to help learn to make your own custom crafts.
[]Original recipes for all existing in-game items generated on first load to give you a head start on making your own crafts.
[]Combine CC2 plugins across multiple files. Just drop them all in the WorkingFiles folder.
[]Now compatible with all modded items created using SMLHelper V2.
Special Thanks to M3dicCookie for extensive beta testing, documentation, assistance, and for publishing many CC2 creations
Before you download
Be aware that this mod takes a very different approach to how the original Custom Craft mod works.
You won't be able to bring your old Custom Craft json files to use here.
The file syntax is also completely different. (More on that down below)
Installation
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[]You must have Bepinex installed to run any mod.
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]Custom Craft 2 requires SMLHelper V2 (at least version 2. 6. 4).[]Once the above are installed, you can extract the zip file into your QMods folder. You should see a new folder named CustomCraft2SML.
Installing Plug-ins
- []All txt files should go inside the WorkingFiles folder. (you can include sub-folders here to organize your files)
- All png image files should go into the Assets folder.
Getting Started with your own Custom Crafts
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[]You must have Bepinex installed to run any mod.
CustomCraft2 is a library mod for Subnautica that lets players completely reshape the game's crafting system or create entirely new items, all without any coding. With over 4,600 endorsements and 167,000 downloads, it's a popular tool for modders and players seeking deep customization.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust: 4,627 endorsements and 167,265 downloads show this is a go-to mod for crafting overhauls.
- No coding required — perfect for players who want to tweak recipes without learning to program.
- Flexible: reshape existing crafts or add brand-new items, giving you total control over your game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in August 2023 — may not be compatible with the latest Subnautica patches or mods.
- As a library, it's not a standalone gameplay mod; you'll need to pair it with other mods or create your own content to see benefits.
- No detailed documentation or examples provided in the description, so figuring out how to use it might take some trial and error.
For Subnautica modders and players who want to customize crafting recipes or add new items without touching code. If you're a casual player looking for a ready-made content pack, this isn't for you — it's a foundation for other mods or your own tweaks.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since CustomCraft2 is a library, install it first and then look for other mods that depend on it to see what's possible.
- Check the mod's comments or forum threads for user-created examples and guides, as the description doesn't include instructions.
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, let it handle the installation to avoid file placement errors.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- PrimeSonic
- Version
- 1.11.0
- Downloads
- 167,265
- Endorsements
- 4,627
- Category
- Libraries
- Created
- 7/14/2018
- Updated
- 8/14/2023
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