Better Scanner Blips (Purple Edition) (Nautilus)
subnautica — Mods & Enhancements
This Subnautica mod lets you resize and recolor Scanner Room HUD blips, with automatic distance-based scaling and a keyboard shortcut to toggle them. It's a quality-of-life UI tweak for players who want better visibility of scanned targets.
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Downloads: 56,455 | Endorsements: 374💡 Notes
By RandyKnapp - MrPurple6411 | v1.0.0.1 | 374 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
Make sure you have the Scanner Room built and powered to see the blips in action.
Test the keyboard shortcut in a safe area to avoid toggling blips off during a leviathan encounter.
If blips seem too big or small, adjust the scale setting to match your screen resolution.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community-approved with 374 endorsements and over 56k downloads.
- Distance-based scaling is a smart touch that improves readability.
- Keyboard shortcut for quick toggling is handy for clearing the screen.
👎 Cons
- Only affects Scanner Room blips—doesn't touch other UI elements.
- No screenshots or detailed instructions in the description, so you're on your own for setup.
- Last updated in 2025—might not be compatible with future game updates.