Free Look
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 137 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #9 of 191 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Basic Functionality
Holding down the FreeLook button will allow you to look around the inside of the Seamoth or Prawn.
Mouse and Keyboard
The FreeLook button is Left Alt by default. This button can be configured in the in-game mod options menu. Because the mouse is used for free-look, you cannot change your pitch or yaw using the mouse while the button is pressed. This is compatible with my Roll Control mod, however.
Xbox Controller
The FreeLook button(s) include, by default, the Right and Left Triggers. You can disable this by setting their deadzone to 100, disabling the trigger controls. Then you can choose a button of your choice in the options configuration menu.
Future Work
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[]Add support for different controllers[/]
[]Add the option to swap the functionalities of the triggers and bumpers[/]
[]Add a hinting functionality[/]
Feel free to browse the source.
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[]Add support for different controllers[/]
Free Look adds a configurable button for Seamoth and Prawn pilots to look around freely while driving, with Xbox controller support. A popular UI mod with over 1,100 endorsements, last updated in February 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,158 endorsements and over 111k downloads.
- Simple, focused feature that enhances exploration without breaking immersion.
- Actively maintained—last updated February 2026.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects Seamoth and Prawn—Cyclops pilots are left out.
- No keybinding presets mentioned; you'll need to set your own key.
- Controller support is limited to Xbox—other gamepads may not work.
For Subnautica players who love piloting vehicles but hate the fixed camera. If you're tired of not seeing what's above or beside you while driving, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you only use the Cyclops or prefer vanilla controls.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to bind the free look button to something easily reachable, like a mouse side button.
- Test the mod in a safe area first to get used to the camera movement.
- If you're using a controller, remember to enable the Xbox controller support in the mod settings.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- Mikjaw
- Version
- 2.4.4
- Downloads
- 111,369
- Endorsements
- 1,158
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 7/13/2020
- Updated
- 2/18/2026
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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