New Biome Map
⚪ Last updated 2018⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 3.3% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 224 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Here's a reference I use practically every five minutes for organizing my swims into the depths. Its a simple add-on to newman55's Map Mod. The overlays are of my own design now, created with Paintshop Pro. This new map includes clear biome colors for quick navigation and easy to read labels and icons.
Spoiler Alert:
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[]The map exposes many hidden details, so only install it if your cool with seeing every cave, wreck and P. O. I.
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]Turning off fog isn't advisable unless you've already explored 100% of the map previously.To Install
To make it work you will first need qModManager installed and Map Mod. Then just drop this mod in the SteamLibrary\steamapps\common\Subnautica\QMods folder. This mod will not overwrite any files, but it needs to be merged with the SubnauticaMap folder, so choose yes when prompted.
To uninstall; simply open the qmods/SubnauticaMap/maps directory and delete the newbiomes folder.
Note about Time Capsules:
Basically, there's no guarantee they will be where I plotted them. I've read conflicting opinions about how they are spawned. Some say their locations are totally random, while some claim they spawn where the developers place them but of the 100's of possible capsules, only 10-20 are spawned. In my testing, I've found that the handful that have been plotted were exactly where they were supposed to be... except for one but it seemed to be plotted incorrectly and was practically in the void. I've even found a few from vague leads. This isn't a definitive list, and searching at night for bright blue is the best way to find them (you will also find loads of Quartz).
A visual overhaul for the Map Mod, providing a more detailed biomes map with a bold new color scheme and layout. Popular with 4,215 endorsements and 126,948 downloads, last updated in 2018.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (4,215 endorsements, 126k downloads)
- Simple visual upgrade that makes biome identification easier
- Works with the popular Map Mod
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2018 — may not be compatible with current game versions
- Requires the Map Mod to function, so it's not standalone
For players who use the Map Mod and want a clearer, more colorful biome map. Skip if you don't use the Map Mod or prefer vanilla aesthetics.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have the Map Mod installed first, as this is an add-on.
- Check the mod's page for any load order instructions if you're using multiple map mods.
- Since it's from 2018, test it in your current game version to ensure it still works.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- Ewanc
- Version
- 2.2
- Downloads
- 126,948
- Endorsements
- 4,215
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 5/10/2018
- Updated
- 6/7/2018
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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