CyclopsNearFieldSonar
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ 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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #6 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds the mini sonar display from the Seaglide to the Cyclops. Also replaces the Cyclops hologram with more accurate model.
Please remember: You are liable to reimburse Alterra corporation for any damage caused while operating company equipment.
Requires QMods.
v1: Initial release.
v2: Relinked against Harmony version that ships with QMods.
v3: My own mods didn't work together, lol. Fixed that.
v4: Repackaged to fix conflicts in Vortex.
This small gameplay mod for Subnautica adds the Seaglide's mini sonar display to the Cyclops submarine, providing a convenient navigation aid. With over 3,700 endorsements and 121,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life addition for players who want better situational awareness while piloting the Cyclops.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (3,702 endorsements) — this is a must-have for Cyclops pilots.
- Simple, focused feature that solves a real navigation pain point.
- Lightweight and doesn't overhaul anything else — just adds the sonar display.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019 — may not work with the latest Subnautica patches.
- Only adds the sonar display — if you wanted more Cyclops upgrades, this isn't it.
For Subnautica players who spend a lot of time in the Cyclops and want the same sonar convenience as the Seaglide. Perfect for explorers who hate getting lost in the deep. Skip if you're on a newer game version and worried about compatibility.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Seaglide unlocked in-game — the sonar display is based on that tech.
- If the mod doesn't work after installing, check that your game version matches the mod's update date (2019).
- This is a client-side mod, so no server or save file changes needed — just drop it in and play.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- frigidpenguin
- Version
- 4
- Downloads
- 121,178
- Endorsements
- 3,702
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 1/4/2019
- Updated
- 1/19/2019
🧩 Commonly Used Together
Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.
🔧 How to Install Subnautica Mods
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