No PDA Animation
⚪ Last updated 2024⚠️ 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
- 🏆 #68 of 191 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod is experimental, you might have some display/camera bugs.
If the PDA is not displayed correctly (e.g. too zoomed in), you need to configure the mod in game Options > Mods > NoPDAAnimation.
Configuration
Mod options in game Options > Mods > NoPDAAnimation.
Credits
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Source code: https://github.com/orax-Subnautica-mods/NoPDAAnimation
No PDA Animation removes the PDA open/close animation in S.T.A.L.K.E.R., making the device appear instantly. A simple UI tweak for players who want faster inventory access. With 47 endorsements and 2,210 downloads, it's a niche but functional mod.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Does exactly what it says—no more waiting for the PDA to unfold
- Lightweight UI tweak that won't affect performance
- Small but active user base (47 endorsements, 2,210 downloads)
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the PDA animation—no other UI changes
- May not be compatible with other UI overhaul mods that alter PDA behavior
- No documentation on installation or compatibility provided by the author
For S.T.A.L.K.E.R. players who find the PDA animation tedious and want snappier inventory access. Skip if you're looking for a full UI overhaul or if you're using mods that heavily modify the PDA.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep your game folder clean.
- Check if you have any other UI mods that might conflict—test by disabling them if the PDA animation persists.
- Since this mod is simple, you can manually place the files in your game's gamedata folder if you prefer.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- orax
- Version
- 1.0.1
- Downloads
- 2,210
- Endorsements
- 47
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 8/14/2024
- Updated
- 8/16/2024
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