More Resources Discovery (by Scanner Room)
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 2.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 192 Items mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod improves map room scanning functionality so it shows more blips from (current game session's) unvisited areas far away within scan range. No need to leave scanner room while active.
Also this mod populates list of available resource types to scan currently within scan range, so eventually would show more resource types in the list.
Advanced use:
It is possible to change settings for this mod in "config.json" located in mod directory:
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[]numOfBatchRings (defaults to 3) - configures the number of batch rings for population of available resource types within current scan range. Default value covers maximum scan range.
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]maxFrameMs (since v1. 1. 1, defaults to 1. 0) - configures the speed of population of available resource types (and blips too), higher value means faster speed but costs more performance. - waitSeconds (defaults to 0. 008) - configures the speed of population of available resource types (and blips too), lower values means faster speed but costs more performance. Removed since v1. 1. 1
This mod expands the Scanner Room's resource discovery to include areas not visited during the current game session, within scan range. It's a quality-of-life improvement for Subnautica players who want to find resources without exploring every nook and cranny. With 1,341 endorsements and 49,084 downloads, it's a popular utility mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,341 endorsements and nearly 50k downloads.
- Saves time by revealing resources in unexplored areas.
- Lightweight mod that doesn't overhaul gameplay.
⚠️ Cons
- Only works for areas not visited in the current session—won't help if you've already explored everything.
- Last updated in January 2023—may not be compatible with the latest Subnautica patches.
For Subnautica players who hate backtracking and want to efficiently locate resources without scouring every biome. Perfect for base builders and completionists. Skip if you prefer the challenge of discovering resources manually.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place the Scanner Room and upgrade it with range upgrades to maximize the discovery area.
- This mod only affects the current session, so restarting the game resets the 'visited' tracking—plan your exploration accordingly.
- If you're using other mods, check for compatibility with the Scanner Room's functionality.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- repkins
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Downloads
- 49,084
- Endorsements
- 1,341
- Category
- Items
- Created
- 2/9/2020
- Updated
- 1/4/2023
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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