Vanilla Expanded (Lore Friendly)

subnautica — Mods & Enhancements

Vanilla Expanded (Lore Friendly) adds a variety of buildables and items, including 3 storages, 2 power sources, 3 turrets, a drilling station, teleporter, ammunition supplier, and alarm siren. It also introduces a keybind to save your world. With 123 endorsements and 12,184 downloads, it's a modestly popular buildables expansion.

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Syntax

Buildables

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Downloads: 12,184 | Endorsements: 123

💡 Notes

By ILoveBirds | v1.0.0 | 123 endorsements

🎯 Tips & Tricks

Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (Au

Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (August 2025) to avoid issues.

Test the save hotkey in a backup world first — it might conf

Test the save hotkey in a backup world first — it might conflict with other keybinds.

Since no dependencies are listed, try it on a clean save to

Since no dependencies are listed, try it on a clean save to see if it works with your current mods.

🔧 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

Solid download-to-endorsement ratio (12k downloads, 123 endorsements) — people are grabbing it.
Adds a handy world-save hotkey, which is a QoL win.
Lore-friendly approach fits right into vanilla-style playthroughs.

👎 Cons

Description is thin — no install instructions or compatibility notes provided.
No explicit dependencies listed, so you might hit surprises if you run other mods.
Endorsement count is modest (123) — could be a niche pick or under-tested.

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