Subnautica 2 has entered Early Access, and without cheats, it’s still a bit boring. Especially if you want to fly around the ocean in god mode, craft everything, or, say, rewind the night. The original had a built-in debug console for this purpose. Unfortunately, it’s been hidden in the sequel. But PC players have already found a way.
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How to Open the Debug Console in Subnautica 2 on PC
Right now, the only way to access the console is through mods. The process is simple, taking about five minutes if you know where the files are.
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Download UE4SS from NexusMods—it’s a mod wrapper for Subnautica 2.
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Download the Console Commands mod from there.
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Find the game in your Steam library, right-click → “Manage” → “Browse Local Files.”
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Go to the folder: Subnautica2\Subnautica2\Binaries\Win64
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Unzip the UE4SS contents directly into Win64.
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Then open the UE4SS folder, find the Mods folder, and unzip the Console Commands files there.
Launch the game, press F2, and the debug menu will appear. There are even a couple of clickable buttons (for example, toggling survival mode or inventory), but the real magic is in manually entering the commands.
Complete List of Console Commands for Subnautica 2
Personally tested by the community – works in the latest build.
By the way, pressing F2 also reveals a few buttons for basic functions, like toggling survival mode. But entering commands manually unlocks real power. So save this spreadsheet—it’ll come in handy when you don’t want to survive, but rather explore the ocean without the stress.
Popular Cheats for Crafting and Immortality in the Game
If your main goal is to avoid fussing with resource gathering and instead focus on building bases and upgrading equipment, then nocost will be your best friend. This command removes all crafting requirements. No more running around for rare ore.
item comes in handy when a certain material just doesn’t drop. Yes, it’s cheating, but who hasn’t cheated in single-player?
Want to safely explore dangerous areas or race past leviathans in a vehicle? Activate god and invisible together. In stealth mode, the giant creatures simply ignore you. Leviathans float past as if you were nothing. It works flawlessly.
Changing the field of view (FOV) is also useful, especially on ultra-wide monitors. The game becomes noticeably more comfortable.
But remember: Subnautica 2 is still in early access. After the next patch, some commands may become temporarily disabled. The developers aren’t giving any guarantees yet.
Frequently Asked Questions About Using Cheats in Subnautica 2
Can I access the console without mods?
Not yet. There’s no official debug console for players. On PC, it’s only accessible through mods.
Can cheats break saves?
More likely no than yes. But early access is unpredictable. Better to be on the safe side: before actively testing commands, back up your save folder. It’ll save you a lot of stress.
