Scannable Time Capsules (Bepinex)
🟡 Updated this yearThis mod was updated after the recent game update — it should work on the current version. (Subnautica Security Hotfix)
⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- ✅ Updated 41 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #12 of 456 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Allows scanner rooms to be able to scan for Time Capsules.
Scannable Time Capsules is a small Bepinex mod for Subnautica that lets scanner rooms detect Time Capsules, making them easier to find. With 745 endorsements and frequent updates, it's a handy quality-of-life addition for players who want to locate these rare items without aimless searching.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 745 endorsements and over 92k downloads.
- Solves a real pain point—hunting for Time Capsules is tedious, and this makes it a breeze.
- Lightweight and focused, does exactly what it says without bloat.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Bepinex, so you'll need to set that up if you haven't already.
- No detailed instructions or troubleshooting in the description—you're on your own if something breaks.
- Only affects scanner rooms; if you don't use them often, the mod's value drops.
For Subnautica players who love collecting Time Capsules and hate wandering the ocean hoping to stumble on one. If you're a completionist or just want to see what other players left behind, this mod is a no-brainer. Skip it if you rarely use scanner rooms or prefer to find things organically.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure Bepinex is installed correctly and matches your game version—check the Bepinex page for compatibility.
- After installing, build a scanner room and upgrade it with range upgrades to cover more area for Time Capsule scans.
- If the scan doesn't show up, double-check that the mod file is in the correct Bepinex plugins folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- MrPurple6411
- Version
- 2.0.0.1
- Downloads
- 92,873
- Endorsements
- 745
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/25/2022
- Updated
- 11/13/2025
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