Vanilla Expanded (Lore Friendly)
🟠 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #33 of 137 Buildables mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
the mod mostly add buildables and some items, + the feature to save ur world by hitting a key, buildables include 3 storages, 2 new power sources, 3 turrets, drilling station, teleporter, ammunition supplier, alarm siren and items include:
Vanilla Expanded (Lore Friendly) adds a variety of buildables and items, including 3 storages, 2 power sources, 3 turrets, a drilling station, teleporter, ammunition supplier, and alarm siren. It also introduces a keybind to save your world. With 123 endorsements and 12,184 downloads, it's a modestly popular buildables expansion.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (12k downloads, 123 endorsements) — people are grabbing it.
- Adds a handy world-save hotkey, which is a QoL win.
- Lore-friendly approach fits right into vanilla-style playthroughs.
⚠️ Cons
- No explicit dependencies listed, so you might hit surprises if you run other mods.
- Endorsement count is modest (123) — could be a niche pick or under-tested.
For builders and base-defense players who want more vanilla-flavored options like turrets and storage. Also for anyone who wants a quick save hotkey. Skip if you're after overhaul-level content or need detailed documentation.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (August 2025) to avoid issues.
- Test the save hotkey in a backup world first — it might conflict with other keybinds.
- Since no dependencies are listed, try it on a clean save to see if it works with your current mods.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- ILoveBirds
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Downloads
- 12,184
- Endorsements
- 123
- Category
- Buildables
- Created
- 8/30/2025
- Updated
- 8/31/2025
🔗 Required By 1 Mod
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🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install Subnautica Mods
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