Faster PDA Scan
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 2.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #83 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Change the time required for scanning stuff to your PDA using the Scanner Tool. The value is customizable, to change the amount, edit config.json file:
"ScanTimeMultiplier": 0. 5
The default value 0. 5 means it take half the normal time to finish scanning. Setting it to 1 will not change anything. The mod does not change anything about the Scanner Tool energy consumption so you scan double the amount of stuff with the same amount of energy. May add energy customization later if someone asks.
Requirements
- QModManager
Installation
1. Install QModManager.
2. Unpack the archive to folder \Subnautica\QMods\
Source code available on my Github.
Faster PDA Scan is a compact gameplay mod that reduces the time required for scanning with the Scanner Tool in Subnautica. It is customizable, allowing players to adjust scan speeds to their preference. With 372 endorsements and 17,347 downloads, it remains a popular quality-of-life tweak for players who find the default scanning pace tedious.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 372 endorsements and over 17k downloads.
- Customizable to fit your preferred scanning speed.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't bloat your game.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in July 2021 — may not be compatible with the latest Subnautica patches.
- Only affects the Scanner Tool; no other gameplay changes.
For Subnautica players who find the default scanning speed too slow and want a quick, adjustable fix. Skip if you're looking for more comprehensive gameplay overhauls — this is a single-purpose tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install the mod through it to keep track of updates.
- Check the mod's config file (if any) to adjust the scan time to your liking — the default might be too fast or too slow.
- Since the mod is from 2021, test it in your current game version; if it doesn't work, look for a more recent alternative.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- Luke Vo
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 17,347
- Endorsements
- 372
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/9/2021
- Updated
- 7/9/2021
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