Subnautica Console Commands: Unlocking Cheats and Tips for Equipment and Exploration

Unleash Your Inner God Mode: A Deep Dive into Subnautica Console Commands

So, you’re exploring Planet 4546B in Subnautica. Feeling a little nibbled by biters? Your Seamoth looks like a sandwich after a Reaper Leviathan ‘hug’? Want to build the ultimate underwater base without grinding for titanium?

Fear not, brave explorer! Beneath this survival masterpiece lies a power, a secret weapon in your fight against everything that wants to eat you. We’re talking about console commands. Think of them as your cheat codes to bend the game. Want to swim through walls? Done. Need a mountain of titanium faster than you can say ‘bladderfish’? Easy. Fancy turning the scary Reaper Leviathans into slightly less terrifying ones? You get the picture.

This isn’t your grandma’s crafting guide. We’re diving deep, deeper than the Grand Reef, into Subnautica’s console commands. Consider this your ultimate handbook, your personal PDA for anything cheat-related. We’ll cover how to open the console and unleash commands that will make you feel like the ruler of the underwater world. Just try not to abuse it too much. Where’s the fun in survival if you’re invincible?

But who are we to judge? Maybe you’ve already ‘survived’ enough and want to mess around. Or maybe you’re stuck in a bugged-out corner and need a digital nudge. Whatever it is, buckle up, because we’re about to unlock the Pandora’s Box of Subnautica commands.

Cracking the Code: Accessing the Console Command Interface

First things first. You can’t command the cosmos unless you can open the command window, right? Think of it as needing the key to start your alien vehicle. Subnautica doesn’t plaster the console access instructions all over the loading screen. It’s hidden, a secret handshake for the dedicated.

PC Master Race (and Mac Crew) Console Access

For glorious PC gamers, accessing the console is multi-layered, like peeling an alien onion. But don’t worry, it won’t make you cry, unless you spawn Warpers in your base.

Method 1: The F3 Tango (Unticking the Box)

The most common method involves the F3 key. Yes, that little function key holds the secret. Here’s how to do it:

1. Dive into the Game: Launch Subnautica and load your game world. Cheating from the main menu won’t work, no way.
2. Summon the F3 Menu: Press the F3 key while swimming or drowning. A somewhat cryptic menu pops up on the top left of your screen. Don’t panic, it won’t sell you insurance.
3. The ‘Disable Console’ Deception: Within the F3 menu, you’ll find a checkbox labeled “Disable Console.” Sneaky, right? The game is daring you to find it.
4. Untick the Box of Lies: Click on that “Disable Console” checkbox to untick it. This *enables* the console. To get your mouse cursor to appear, press F8. This toggles mouse cursor visibility.
5. Console, Behold! After this ritual, press Enter (or ` key, to the left of ‘1’). Now, the input box should appear at the bottom of the screen.

Method 2: The Shift + Enter/` Shortcut (For the Impatient Cheater)

If you’re feeling like a ninja and less like an explorer, there’s a shortcut for the console command connoisseur.

1. Game On: Get in-game, same as before. No cheating from the main menu, remember?
2. The Secret Handshake: Press and hold the Shift key, then press either Enter or ` (backtick/grave). Keep both buttons pressed for a moment.
3. Input Box Appears! If you’ve done it correctly, the console input box should appear at the bottom of your screen. Ta-da!

Choose your method and prepare to unleash commands. Just remember, with great power comes potential to break your game if you go wild. But hey, that’s half the fun!

Xbox Oasis Console Access

Console gamers can tap into hidden console magic too. The button combination is a bit more… controller-like.

1. Dive into Xbox Depths: Launch Subnautica on your Xbox and load up your game. No F keys on Xbox.
2. The Button Symphony: Press and hold LB, A, and RB. It’s a digital power chord. Press them almost at the same time.
3. Console Unlocked! If your timing is right, the console input box should appear, ready for commands.

It might take a few tries for timing right, but you’ll soon be opening the console faster than you can say ‘Reaper Leviathan is scary!’

PlayStation Paradise Console Access

PlayStation players have a similar button combo with a dash of flair. Ready those thumbs and fingers!

1. PlayStation Plunge: Boot up Subnautica on your PlayStation and load your save. Adventure awaits with added cheats!
2. The PlayStation Power Combo: Press X, Square, L1, and R1 all together. It’s a four-button symphony.
3. Dev Console Ahoy! If you coordinate your button presses like a pro, the “dev console” should pop up, ready for commands.

Practice makes perfect. Don’t be discouraged if it takes a few tries. Soon you’ll impress your PlayStation-owning friends!

A Quick Note for Survival Mode Shenanigans (and Developer Options)

If you’re in Survival Mode, where every breath counts and resources are precious, you might be thinking, “Can I *really* use cheats?”

Well, technically, yes. But also, who cares? It’s your game. Play how you want. Subnautica even gives you a slightly more ‘official’ way to cheat in Survival Mode. Think of it as developer-sanctioned cheating-lite.

If you’re feeling the urge to bend rules in Survival Mode:

1. Pause the Game: Press the Start button to bring up the in-game menu.
2. Summon Developer Options: Press R1 and L1 on PlayStation or RB and LB on Xbox together.
3. Developer Options Menu Appears: If done right, a “Developer Options” menu appears. This isn’t full console, but it allows some handy tweaks.

These options might include creative mode or item spawning, depending on your game version. It’s a less direct way to cheat compared to full console, but it’s still fun.

it’s there if you want a more… ‘integrated’ cheating experience. Think of it as training wheels for the full console command power-up.

Speaking the Language of the Deep: General Console Command Usage

Okay, you’ve wrestled the console window open. Congratulations! You’ve overcome the first hurdle. Now comes the fun part: using it. The console is a digital genie, ready to grant your text-based wishes. But it only responds to specific commands. Let’s learn the lingo.

Typing and Executing Commands: It’s All About the Enter Key

Using the console is straightforward. It’s not rocket science, unless you’re trying to spawn a rocket in Subnautica (you can’t, not with standard commands). Here’s the drill:

1. Input Box Focus: Ensure the input box is active. A blinking cursor shows it’s ready for your textual wizardry.
2. Type Your Command: Type your command carefully. Commands are short words or phrases, often related to actions (e.g., “item” for items, “spawn” for vehicles, “creative” for creative mode – who knew game developers could be logical?).
3. Press Enter to Unleash the Magic: After typing your command, press the Enter key. This is like saying “Abracadabra!” The game will interpret and execute your command.
4. Observe the Results (or Lack Thereof): Watch the game world to see the effect of your command. Did titanium appear in your inventory? Did you teleport? Or did nothing happen? Commands may be case-sensitive (meaning “item” differs from “Item” or “ITEM”), or you may have mistyped something. If it doesn’t work, double-check your spelling and capitalization.

Command History: The Up Key is Your Friend

Say you spawned a bunch of titanium and want copper now. Do you have to re-type “item copper [amount]”? No! Subnautica’s console remembers your previous commands.

To access your command history:

• Press the Up Arrow Key: When the console input box is active, press the Up arrow key. This cycles through your previously entered commands, starting with the most recent one.
• Scroll Through History: Press the Up arrow key to go back in history. If you go too far, use the Down arrow key to scroll forward.
• Re-execute or Edit: When you find the command to use again, press Enter to execute it again as is, or edit it directly before pressing Enter. This is handy for repeating commands with slight variations, like different items or locations.

The command history saves time, especially when experimenting with commands. It’s like having a cheat-command clipboard right in the game.

PC Privilege: Console Commands and Platform Exclusivity

Now for a less cheerful note: console commands in Subnautica are mainly a PC thing. Xbox and PlayStation players can *open* a console-like interface, as discussed. But commands on consoles are often limited compared to PC. Some commands might work, while others won’t, making PC and Mac a richer console command experience overall.

This doesn’t mean console players are totally out of luck. Some cheat-like features exist in Survival Mode. Basic commands might still work too. But for the complete console command experience with a range of cheats and tweaks, PC is generally preferred for Subnautica mischief.

It’s like PC gets a deluxe cheat package, while consoles receive a trimmed-down version. Still fun, but perhaps not as feature-rich. At least you can still spawn a Seamoth when a Leviathan eats yours, right?

The Cheat Sheet: Diving into Specific Subnautica Console Commands

Enough console mechanics; time for the real commands! This is where power lies, shaping your Subnautica world. Expect item spawning, vehicle summoning, god modes, teleportation, and more. Consider this your guide to becoming an underwater overlord (or just making things less stressful).

Materializing Resources and Items: The ‘item’ Command

Need titanium? Desperate for diamonds? Low on batteries? The ‘item‘ command is your best friend. It’s like conjuring resources from thin air, perfect for resource bottlenecks or stocking up for building.

Command Structure:

item [item name] (amount)

• item: This base command tells the console to spawn an item.
• [item name]: Replace this with the *internal name* of the item you want. This is important! It’s not always the same as the in-game name. For example, titanium is “titanium” (easy), but a purple tablet is “precursorkey_purple” (more cryptic). Examples below.
• (amount): This is optional and indicates it’s not always needed. If you want more than one item, type a space after the item name and then the number of items. If omitted, usually get one item.

Examples in Action:

• Spawn one titanium: item titanium (or item titanium 1 – both work) – Instantly adds one titanium piece to your inventory. Handy for that final upgrade bit.
• Spawn five ghost leviathans (Wait, maybe not!): item ghostleviathan 5 – Spawning five might be a *terrible* idea unless you’re feeling particularly masochistic. But it works! Just… start with smaller items.
• Spawn a purple tablet: item precursorkey_purple – Need a Precursor base but can’t find a purple tablet? This command helps.

Important Item Name Note: Finding *exact* internal item names can be trial and error or a quick web search away. Subnautica’s naming conventions are… developer-like. Sometimes logical, sometimes not. Experiment and search online for lists, becoming fluent in item spawning soon.

Summoning Vehicles: The ‘spawn’ Command

Seamoth totaled? Cyclops sunk? PRAWN Suit… prawned? No problem! The ‘spawn‘ command lets you conjure vehicles into existence. Just avoid spawning them *inside* your base. It can get messy.

Command Structure:

spawn [vehicle name]

• spawn: The command summons a vehicle.
• [vehicle name]: Replace this with the internal name of the vehicle you want. Internal names are key. “seamoth” is straightforward; others may be less so.

Vehicle Spawning Examples:

• Spawn a Seamoth: spawn seamoth – Instantly creates a new Seamoth right in front of you. Perfect for replacing lost vehicles.
• Spawn a Cyclops: spawn cyclops – Behold, a mighty Cyclops submarine generated! Ensure enough room for it; spawning in a cramped cave might not end well.

Caveats on Vehicle Names: Vehicle names are generally more intuitive than item names. “seamoth,” “cyclops,” “exosuit” (PRAWN Suit) – they mostly make sense. If uncertain, an online search for “Subnautica vehicle spawn commands” usually provides correct names.

Blueprint Bonanza: ‘unlockall’ or ‘ency all’ for Instant Crafting

Tired of scanning fragments? Want to craft *everything* now? The ‘unlockall‘ (or ‘ency all‘ for short) command is your shortcut to crafting nirvana. It instantly unlocks all blueprints in the game, letting you build anything your heart desires (and your resource stock allows).

Commands:

• unlockall – The
• command to unlock blueprints.
• ency all – An alias for ‘unlockall’. Maybe it stands for ‘encyclopedia’? Game dev secrets.

Usage:

Type unlockall or ency all in the console and press Enter. Boom! You collect blueprints. Now you can build that nuclear reactor you’ve dreamed of or just a bunch of lockers.

Game Mode Shifting: ‘creative’ and ‘survival’

Feeling creative? Want to build without resource limits? Enter Creative Mode with ‘creative’. Had enough of god-like power? Revert to Survival Mode with ‘survival’.

Commands:

• creative – Switches to Creative Mode. Unlimited resources, no survival, build anything, explore freely. Ideal for base building or chilling out.
• survival – Puts you back in Survival Mode. Resources matter, hunger and thirst are real. Reapers still want you.

Mode Switching:

Just type creative or survival in the console and press Enter. You switch game modes instantly. No need to restart, switch on the fly according to your mood or goals.

God Mode Engaged: ‘nodamage’ for Invincibility

Reaper Leviathans giving nightmares? Want to explore the Lava Zones without danger? The ‘nodamage‘ command grants invincibility. Nothing can hurt you. You are immune.

Command:

nodamage – Toggles invincibility. Type it once for invincibility, type again to turn it off.

Invincibility:

Type nodamage, press Enter, and become an unkillable titan. Swim through lava, let Reapers gnaw on your Seamoth. No scratches. Perfect for exploring dangerous areas or feeling like a hero.

Resource Independence: ‘nocost’ for Free Building

Love building but hate gathering resources? The ‘nocost‘ command removes resource costs. Build anything you desire without spending a single piece of titanium or copper.

Command:

nocost – Toggles no resource costs on or off. Type once to build free, again to turn costs back on.

Building Spree:

Enter nocost, press Enter, and crafting becomes free! Construct massive bases, decorate with every gadget, never worry about materials again. Ideal for base builders.

Speedy Construction: ‘fastbuild’ for Instant Base Creation

Even with free resources, building takes time. Enter ‘fastbuild‘. This command speeds up construction, letting you build bases quickly.

Command:

fastbuild – Toggles fast building on or off. Type once for fast construction, once more for normal speed.

Instant Assembly:

Activate fastbuild, press Enter, watch base structures appear instantly. No more waiting for Habitat Builders. Build your dream base quickly.

Breathless Exploration: ‘oxygen’ for Unlimited Air

Oxygen management is key in Subnautica’s survival challenge. Sometimes, you just want to explore without checking your air gauge. The ‘oxygen‘ command grants unlimited oxygen.

Command:

oxygen – Toggles unlimited oxygen on or off. Type once to breathe underwater forever, again to restore normal use.

Breathing Freedom:

Type oxygen, press Enter, and forget worries. Dive deep, explore wrecks endlessly, never surface unless you want to enjoy the view.

Warping Around the World: ‘biome’, ‘goto’, ‘warp’

Planet 4546B is vast. Sometimes you want to get somewhere fast. Subnautica offers several teleportation commands.

Teleportation Trio:

• biome [biome name] – Teleports you to a specific biome. Replace [biome name] with your chosen one (e.g., biome SafeShallows).
• goto [location name] – Teleports you to a named location (e.g., goto Aurora, goto Lifepod5).
• warp [x] [y] [z] – Teleports you to specific coordinates (replace with your values).

Examples:

• Teleport to Safe Shallows: biome SafeShallows – Transports you to the peaceful starting biome.
• Teleport to Aurora: goto Aurora – Takes you to the Aurora wreckage. Be ready!
• Teleport to coordinates: warp 0 0 0 – Warps you to origin, check coordinates for exact locations.

Teleportation Precautions:

Be cautious; teleporting can place you in dangerous locations. Remember, teleporting doesn’t make you invincible; Reapers can still harm you!

World Spawn Control: ‘/setworldspawn [x] [y] [z]’

Want to change your respawn location? The ‘/setworldspawn [x] [y] [z]‘ command lets you set the spawn point for your game world.

Command Structure:

/setworldspawn [x] [y] [z]

• /setworldspawn: The command for setting the spawn point. Note the slash before the command.
• [x] [y] [z]: Replace with X, Y, Z coordinates of your desired spawn location.

Setting World Spawn Examples:

• Set world spawn to current location: First use warpme to teleport yourself, then type /setworldspawn without coordinates.
• Set world spawn to coordinates: /setworldspawn 10 20 -30 – Sets spawn to X=10, Y=20, Z=-30.

World Spawn Customization:

This can be useful for starting new games in specific biomes or locations. Experiment with coordinates for the best starting spot.

Sunbeam Story Skip: ‘startsunbeamstoryevent’

The ‘startsunbeamstoryevent‘ command lets you skip the countdown and trigger the Sunbeam story event immediately. The Sunbeam is a ship meant to rescue you but.. things go wrong.

Command:

startsunbeamstoryevent – Triggers the Sunbeam event.

Progression Shortcut:

Type startsunbeamstoryevent, press Enter, and the Sunbeam event begins. Skips the time trigger. Useful for quick progression through the story.