Save The Sunbeam
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #252 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Ever wondered "what if the gun was off when the Sunbeam lands" then been super disappointed when they just don't land? Same here, so I changed that.
THIS MOD IS STILL WIP AND MAY CONTAIN BUGS.
THERE IS CURRENTLY A GLITCH THAT STOPS THE SUNBEAM SPAWNING, I HAVE REASON TO BELIVE THIS IS DUE TO VORTEX.
IF POSSIBLE, INSTALL MANUALLY INSTEAD.
This mod is the first "actual" mod I made (as in it uses actual code that took me ages and I hate it and I never want to code again) and it changes the way the Sunbeam works, where if the Quarantine Enforcement Platform is disabled, the Sunbeam actually lands instead of just having an excuse.
Installation:
Open the zip and put the SunbeamLanding folder into BepInEx/Plugins.
Make game muted when credits are playing
Find higher quality credits video
Make voice lines sound more like PDA
Scale up Sunbeam and move its landing spot to accommodate for its size
Add engine sounds/glow
Just make it better in general
A small gameplay mod for Subnautica that lets you save the Sunbeam and yourself when the Quarantine Enforcement Platform is disabled. With 23 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche fix for players who want an alternate ending.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Tiny but dedicated following (23 endorsements) — players who want this feature will love it
- Recent update (May 2025) means it's likely compatible with current game version
- Simple concept: if you've disabled the QEP, you can save the Sunbeam — no more forced tragedy
⚠️ Cons
- Very low endorsement count (23) — might be a niche mod with limited testing
- Only affects one specific scenario — if you're not planning to disable the QEP, this mod does nothing for you
For Subnautica players who want to change the story's outcome and save the Sunbeam crew. If you're tired of the forced destruction and want a happier ending, this is for you. Skip if you're fine with the original story or want broader gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you've disabled the QEP before the Sunbeam arrives — the mod only works if the QEP is off
- If you're using Vortex or another mod manager, just drop the mod in and enable it — no extra steps needed
- Test the mod on a save right before the Sunbeam event to see the changes immediately
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- TobycraftHD1
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 1,636
- Endorsements
- 23
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 5/18/2025
- Updated
- 5/27/2025
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