Cyclops Overheat
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 44 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #60 of 124 Vehicles and Upgrades mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod has two downloads(choose ONLY one):
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[]The first one requires ONLY bepinex so it WILL work with stable branch AND legacy branch.
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]The second one requires Nautilus so will ONLY work with stable branch.This mod will modify the math and notification of Cyclops overheat... if you enable them.
There are four config options:
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[]Enable alternate math. (Default Subnautica math uses random chance to decide when fires happen. The new alternate math uses a time limit.)
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]Enable "Water Cooled" This is a cheat option to NOT generate heat on flank speed.[]Change time before overheat. (How long you can drive at flank speed. MAX 20 ticks.)
[]Overheat notification messages. (Enable overheat messages at the top left. They look slightly different depending on if you enable alternate math.)
For manual install, simply unzip it in your Subnautica\bepinex\plugins folder after you have installed bepinex.
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[]Enable alternate math. (Default Subnautica math uses random chance to decide when fires happen. The new alternate math uses a time limit.)
Cyclops Overheat is a small mod for Subnautica that adds ModMenu configuration options to tweak the Cyclops overheat mechanic. It lets you enable alternate math, adjust the time before overheating (up to 30 seconds), and customize notification messages. Overheat alerts appear top-left while driving. Ideal for players who want more control over the Cyclops' heat management.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tight integration with ModMenu—no need to edit config files manually.
- The alternate math option gives you a different overheat curve that some players prefer.
- Community-tested with 146 endorsements and nearly 10k downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the Cyclops overheat—no other vehicle tweaks included.
- Requires ModMenu, so you'll need to install that dependency first.
- Last updated in November 2025—check for compatibility with the latest Subnautica patches.
For Subnautica players who find the Cyclops overheat too punishing or too lenient and want to fine-tune it. Also for modders who want to experiment with different heat mechanics. Skip if you're happy with the vanilla overheat or don't use ModMenu.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have ModMenu installed and working before adding this mod, as it won't function without it.
- In the ModMenu options, try the alternate math first—it changes the overheat curve and might feel more balanced.
- Set the overheat time to 30 seconds if you want a more forgiving experience, or lower it for a challenge.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- ViroMad
- Version
- 2.1.2
- Downloads
- 9,767
- Endorsements
- 146
- Category
- Vehicles and Upgrades
- Created
- 2/26/2023
- Updated
- 11/17/2025
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