Hydronautica's Realistic Survival Rates

subnautica — Mods & Enhancements

Hydronautica's Realistic Survival Rates tweaks hunger, thirst, and oxygen rates to be more realistic, with options to customize them. It's a small gameplay mod for players who find the default survival timers too arcade-like. With 29 endorsements and recent updates, it's a niche but active choice.

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Downloads: 1,865 | Endorsements: 29

💡 Notes

By hydronautica | v1.0.2 | 29 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Check your mod manager's load order—place this after any oth

Check your mod manager's load order—place this after any other survival mods to ensure your tweaks apply.

Start with the default realistic rates, then adjust in-game

Start with the default realistic rates, then adjust in-game settings to find your sweet spot.

If you're on a server, make sure the host has the same mod a

If you're on a server, make sure the host has the same mod and settings for consistency.

🔧 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

Realistic survival pacing—no more chugging water every five minutes.
Customizable rates mean you can dial it to your perfect challenge.
Recently updated (July 2025), so it's likely compatible with current game versions.

👎 Cons

Small following (29 endorsements) means limited community feedback.
No detailed description—you'll have to test the exact values in-game.
May conflict with other survival overhaul mods that touch the same settings.

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