Prawn Upgrade Access

subnautica — Mods & Enhancements

Prawn Upgrade Access is a small QoL mod for Subnautica that lets you swap prawn arms and access the storage container while piloting the prawn suit. It's a simple, community-approved tweak with over 4,000 endorsements, though it hasn't been updated since 2018.

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Downloads: 108,133 | Endorsements: 4,105

💡 Notes

By Orbital_sFear | v1.2.0 | 4,105 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and dro

If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, just drag and drop the file — no extra steps needed.

Make sure to check if the mod is compatible with your game v

Make sure to check if the mod is compatible with your game version, since it's from 2018.

Test the arm swap in a safe area first to get used to the ne

Test the arm swap in a safe area first to get used to the new controls.

🔧 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 (4,105 endorsements) — clearly a must-have for prawn users
Solves a real annoyance: no more hopping out to swap arms or grab supplies
Lightweight and focused — does exactly what it says without bloat

👎 Cons

Last updated in 2018 — may not work with the latest Subnautica patches
No install instructions or compatibility notes provided by the author
Only affects the prawn suit — if you don't use it often, this mod won't matter much

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