Cyclops Near Field Sonar (2025)
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- ✅ Updated 64 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #97 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
Adds a permanent topographic map from the Seaglide to the Cyclops hologram on the bridge and disable the crosshair around the sub. In addition, it changes it's settings when sonar is active. You can use it as parking sensors so you are more aware of your surroundings in tight areas.
Options
You can customize the settings in Main menu -> Options -> Mods. Settings are changed in real time, no need to restart.
1) Enable Near Field Sonar -
you can decide if you want this mod active or not.2) Map Rotation - you can rotate the map to your liking (default is 0 - forward)
3) Map Zoom - you can zoom the map in and out to some extent
4) Fade Radius - you can choose how much of your surroundings you see
5) Noise Sphere - you can disable the Noise Sphere
6) You can decide if sonar activation changes the map zoom and fade radius
7) Sonar zoom - it can reveal more of your surroundings when activated
Additional information
This mod is enhancement of legacy mod by frigidpenguin since the mod was not updated for years.
Installation
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[]You must have BepInEx and Nautilus installed.
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]Simply extract the archive into your BepInEx\plugins\ folder.
This Subnautica mod adds a topographic map to the Cyclops hologram on the bridge, giving you a better sense of the terrain around your sub. It's a small, focused quality-of-life improvement for Cyclops pilots who want more navigational info. With 104 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but appreciated addition.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Useful for navigating tricky terrain without leaving the helm.
- Tidy integration with the existing hologram—no clutter.
- Recent update (Dec 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game version.
⚠️ Cons
- Only 104 endorsements—small user base, so less community testing.
- Purely informational—doesn't add new gameplay mechanics or tools.
For Subnautica players who spend a lot of time in the Cyclops and want better situational awareness while piloting. If you're tired of bumping into walls or want a clearer picture of the seafloor, this is a handy little addition. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay overhauls—this is a subtle QoL tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Cyclops hologram unlocked before expecting to see the map.
- If you're using other Cyclops mods, test this one in a new save to avoid conflicts.
- Check the mod's page for any updates if you're on a newer game version.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- louskam
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 13,460
- Endorsements
- 104
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/6/2025
- Updated
- 12/6/2025
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