De-Extinction 2.0 (New creatures)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (5,092 endorsements) 📥 332,614 downloads 📌 v2.2.1 📅 1/17/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By Kallie23 and Underseadee · Creatures

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 7/14/2026 📅 Created: 1/17/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ BepInEx — BepInEx framework Download ↗
2🧩 QModManager — QModManager Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • ✅ Updated 284 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
  • 🏆 #1 of 16 Creatures mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

De-Extinction has been ported to 2. 0!!!!!

REQUIRES ECC 2. 0!!

Please update your version of Nautilus and ECC Library before installing

Overview:

The De-Extinction Mod brings a current total of 19 new naturally spawning creatures into Subnautica, each fully fleshed out with different behaviors, preferred biomes, PDA entries, and more! Currently there are 11 small edible creatures, 7 larger inedible creatures, and one large, very much inedible leviathan class lifeform.

Creature List:

Amber Clown Pincher - Edible, found in the Mushroom Forest, Sparse Reef, and Underwater Islands biomes.

Citrine Clown Pincher - Edible, found in the Dunes, Mountains, Safe Shallows, and Sparse Reef biomes.

Emerald Clown Pincher - Edible, found in the Kelp Forest and Sparse Reef biomes.

Ruby Clown Pincher - Edible, found in the Inactive Lava Zone biome.

Sapphire Clown Pincher - Edible, found in the Crag Field, Dunes, and Grand Reef biomes.

Axetail - Edible, found in the Bulb Zone, Grand Reef, Grassy Plateaus, Jellyshroom Caves, and Sea Treader's Path biomes.

Filtorb - Edible, found in the Deep Grand Reef, Dunes, Grand Reef, Grassy Plateaus,  Kelp Forest, Mountains, and Safe Shallows biomes.

Floral Filtorb - Edible, found in the Kelp Forest.

Jelly Spinner - Edible, found in the Blood Kelp, Lost River, and Underwater Islands biomes.

Ribbon Ray - Edible, found in the Mushroom Forest, Safe Shallows, and Sparse Reef biomes.

Trianglefish - Edible, found in the Bulb Zone, Crash Zone, and Safe Shallows biomes.

Bloom Plankton - Unused fauna. Found in the Tree Cove, Blood Kelp Zone, Kelp Forest Caves, Grassy Plateaus Caves, Deep Grand Reef, and Underwater Islands.

White Cave Crawler: Unused fauna. Found in the Deep Grand Reef and Sea Treader's Path caves.

Grand Glider - Found in the Crag Fields, Crash Zone Mesas, Grand Reef, and Mountains biomes; Eggs found in Crag Fields, Grand Reef Caves, and Mountains Caves biomes.

Jasper Thalassacean - Found in the Lost River biome; Eggs found in the Lost River Brine Pool and Lost River Bone Fields Caves biomes.

Stellar Thalassacean - Found in the Bulb Zone, Dunes, and Grand Reef biomes; Eggs found in the Bulb Zone Caves, Dunes Caves, and Grand Reef Caves biomes.

Twisteel - Found in the Blood Kelp, Bulb Zone, and Underwater Islands biomes; Eggs found in the Underwater Islands biome.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

De-Extinction 2.0 adds 19 new creatures to Subnautica, ranging from small to leviathan-sized, all based on scrapped or unused concept art from Subnautica and Below Zero. This mod is for players who want to explore new, lore-friendly wildlife in the game.

✨ Key Features

Adds 19 new creatures to the world
Includes creatures from small to leviathan size
Based on scrapped or unused concept art from Subnautica and Below Zero

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community favorite with 5,092 endorsements and over 332k downloads
  • Brings unused concept art to life, giving players new creatures to discover
  • Variety of sizes means there's something for every biome and playstyle

⚠️ Cons

  • Potential compatibility issues with other creature mods or game updates
  • May require starting a new save to see all creatures properly
🎯 Is This For You?
For Subnautica explorers who have seen everything and want fresh encounters. If you're into lore and concept art, this is a must-have. Skip if you prefer vanilla-only experiences.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Make sure to back up your save before installing, as new creatures may affect spawns.
  • Check if the mod is compatible with your game version (last updated July 2026).
  • If you use other creature mods, test for conflicts early.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Subnautica Mods
Author
Kallie23 and Underseadee
Version
2.2.1
Downloads
332,614
Endorsements
5,092
Category
Creatures
Created
1/17/2021
Updated
7/14/2026

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