Vehicle Framework
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- ✅ Updated 263 days after the latest game patch — actively maintained
- 🏆 #3 of 36 Libraries mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Please support me by:
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[]Subscribing to my YouTube channel[/]
[]Buying me a coffee[/]
[]Visiting my modding blog on Patreon[/]
[]Joining my Discord Server[/]
[]Browing my Linktree[/]
To learn more about using VF or developing with VF, check out the wiki!
How to use the Drone Station (video)
Vehicle Framework Vehicles:
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[]The Atrama Submarine[/]
[]The Odyssey Submarine[/]
[]The Abyss Submarine[/]
[]The Mantis Class Submarine[/]
[]The Cricket Submersible[/]
[]The Wraith Submersible[/]
[]The Phantom Submarine[/]
[]The Renault 5 Submersible[/]
[]The Crush Drone[/]
[]The Beluga (Atlas) Submarine[/]
[]SMA-17 Numi Aircraft[/]
[]Blade Class Submarine[/]
[]Atlantic Explorer Submersible[/]
[]The Echelon Military Submersible[/]
[]The Blossom Submarine
Vehicle Framework Upgrade Modules (they also work for Seamoth/Prawn/Cyclops!)
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[]Depth Modules (included)[/]
[]Stealth Module[/]
[]Impulse Speed Booster[/]
[]Ion Defense Capacitor[/]
[]Nano-Weave Barrier[/]
[]Sonar Module[/]
[]Solar Charging Module[/]
[]Crabsquid Protection[/]
[]Drone Range Upgrade[/]
[]Thermal Charger[/]
[]Drill Arm[/]
[]Scanner Arm[/]
[]Void Depth Upgrade[/]
[]Speed Module[/]
[]Flight Module[/]
[]Magnet Boots[/]
[]Self Repair Module[/]
Vehicle Framework also supports the following in-game upgrade modules:
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[]Hull Modules[/]
[]Storage Modules[/]
[]Engine Efficiency Modules[/]
Vehicle Framework is supported by, but doesn't require, some other mods:
[]Vanilla Styled Icons[/]
[]Roll Control[/]
[]Free Look[/]
[]Attitude Indicator[/]
[]Here are all the others
Contributors
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[]ShirubaFoxy (ShirubaFoxy autopilot voice, Engine sounds): https://soundcloud.com/shirubafoxy[/]
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]SineShine (Chels-E autopilot voice): https://sineshine.bandcamp.com/[/][
]ShotgunTurtle816 (Turtle autopilot voice): https://soundcloud.com/shotgunturtle[/][
]Airon (autopilot voice) http://aironaudio.weebly.com/[/][
]EgeK: Turkish LocalizationWhat is this library?
This library more-or-less completely automates the process of turning
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[]ShirubaFoxy (ShirubaFoxy autopilot voice, Engine sounds): https://soundcloud.com/shirubafoxy[/]
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[]Hull Modules[/]
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[]Depth Modules (included)[/]
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[]The Atrama Submarine[/]
Vehicle Framework is a library mod by Mikjaw that provides the foundation for creating new vehicles. With over 5,300 endorsements and 482,000 downloads, it's a widely used tool for modders. Last updated in June 2026, it remains actively maintained. Ideal for mod authors looking to add custom vehicles to their game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust (5,359 endorsements) — this is a go-to library for vehicle mods.
- Massive download count (482k) shows it's proven and stable in many setups.
- Actively updated (June 2026) — you won't be left behind on game patches.
⚠️ Cons
- It's a library, not a content mod — you'll need other mods to actually get vehicles.
- No documentation or usage examples in the description — you'll have to dig into modder forums.
- Requires modding knowledge to take advantage of — not for casual players.
For mod authors and tinkerers who want to build custom vehicles for their game. If you're a player just looking for new rides, skip this and grab a vehicle mod that uses this framework. Perfect for creators who want a solid base to work from.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're a mod author, check the mod's forum posts or Discord for usage examples — the description is barebones.
- Make sure your game is updated to the latest version to match the framework's recent update.
- Since it's a library, install it with a mod manager to keep dependencies organized.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Subnautica Mods
- Author
- Mikjaw
- Version
- 2.0.8
- Downloads
- 482,393
- Endorsements
- 5,359
- Category
- Libraries
- Created
- 10/15/2021
- Updated
- 6/23/2026
🔗 Required By 13 Mods
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