Cheats & codes
Subnautica Cheat Codes
Grouped by type and platform, each one labelled reported working or tested.
There are 58 cheat codes for Subnautica across PC (Microsoft Windows). Each code below lists the exact button combination or console command, what it does, and whether using it disables achievements.
Console commands
58Adjust Field of View
Widens or narrows the camera's field of view while in freecam view
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Auto-forward Time
Makes the space rocket ready for travel to the alien base
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Build without resources
Everything can be built and crafted without materials.
Open the console and type the command.
Change View Distance
Expands how far you can see (default 100; 1000 is quoted often); can cause loading lag on slower systems
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Creative Mode
Turns creative mode on or off
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Creature Invisibility
All creatures become non-hostile and ignore you.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type invisible.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Cure Disease
Cures all infected creatures within the stated radius (also spreads the cure)
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Dig Terrain
Removes sand/terrain in a decameter radius around the player
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session; dig permanently removes terrain
Disable Survival Needs
Disables food and water requirements.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type nosurvival.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Fast Build
Blueprint construction becomes almost instant
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Fast Hatch
Eggs hatch almost instantly after placement
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Faster Building
Habitat Builder constructs objects much faster.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type fastbuild.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Fill Oxygen
Gives infinite oxygen while the command is active
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Free Camera
Detaches the camera and lets you fly through walls for scouting.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type freecam.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Free Crafting and Building
Craft and build without spending resources.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type nocost.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Free Useful Items
Instantly gives you a stack of useful items.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type madloot.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Freedom Mode
Turns freedom mode on or off
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Give Item
Grants the typed item code and count (e.g. item titanium 5); only shows in your inventory if there is room, and item names ignore spaces
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Hardcore Mode
Turns hardcore mode on or off
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Increase Swim Speed
Sets how fast you move in the water (normal = 1; speeds around 3-5 are usable, huge values make the game stutter)
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Infect Player
Infects creatures within the stated radius (also infects the player)
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Infinite Energy
Removes energy consumption for vehicles, tools and bases.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type noenergy.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Infinite Resources (No Cost)
Unlimited resources: build anything regardless of materials
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Invincibility
Take no damage from any source.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type nodamage.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Kill Respawn
Kills your character and respawns you at the last lifepod/base (loses a small amount of progress)
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Lock Blueprints
Locks the named blueprint again so you cannot build it
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Master Builder Mode
Enables fastbuild, nocost, fastgrow, fasthatch and radiation removal at once, and adds Habitat Builder, Scanner, Survival Knife and Repair Tool to inventory.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type bobthebuilder.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
No damage
You stop taking damage from anything.
Open the console and type the command.
No Damage Taken
You stop taking any damage (creatures/vehicles still can)
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
No Energy Use
Your base, Cyclops and vehicles stop using energy
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
No Radiation
Removes your character's radiation exposure
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
No Survival Requirements
Removes food and water needs on Survival mode
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Open the console
Unticks "Disable Console" so the console can be opened with the tilde key.
Press F3, untick the box, press F8 to free the mouse, then press ~.
Using the console disables achievements on that save.
Performance Stats
Turns debug/perf stats on screen on or off
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Remove Fog
Toggles all fog effects off for clear water visibility
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Repair Lifepod
Fixes the lifepod's power and systems (some listings show 'fixlifepodradio')
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Set Day Speed
Sets the speed of the day/night cycle (default 1)
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Set Time to Day
Sets the in-game time to daytime
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Set Time to Night
Sets the in-game time to night
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Set To Day
Instantly sets the time to noon.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type day.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Set To Night
Instantly sets the time to midnight.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type night.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Show FPS
Turns the FPS counter display on or off
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Spawn an item
Spawns the named item in the given quantity.
Open the console and type the command.
Spawn Any Item
Spawns the named item in the given amount, e.g. item titanium 10.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type item followed by the item name and amount.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Spawn Cyclops
Spawns a Cyclops submarine in front of you.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type sub cyclops.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Spawn Item Ahead
Spawns the item in front of you instead of straight into your pack
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Spawn Seamoth
Spawns a Seamoth vehicle.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type spawn seamoth 1.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Survival Mode
Turns survival mode on or off
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Swim faster
Increases swimming speed considerably.
Open the console and type the command.
Teleport To Biome
Teleports you to the named biome, e.g. biome safe, biome kelp, biome mushroom.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type biome followed by the biome name.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Teleport To Safety
Teleports you to the nearest safe spot.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type warpme.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Third-Person Camera
Switches the camera to third-person mode; open the PDA to restore first-person
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Toggle Radiation Damage
Turns radiation damage on or off.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type radiation.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Unlimited Oxygen
Oxygen meter never depletes.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type oxygen.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart.
Unlock All Blueprints
Unlocks every blueprint in the game.
Press F3, then F8 to free the mouse, uncheck Disable Console, press Enter to open the console, type allblueprints.
Using the console disables achievements. Re-enable the console after every restart. Some guides list unlockall for the same effect.
Unlock Blueprints
Unlocks the named blueprint; 'unlock all' unlocks every blueprint
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Unlock Doors
Opens all closed doors in the world
Press F3 to disable 'Disable Console', then ~, type the command and press Enter
Disables achievements for that save/session
Unlock every blueprint
Unlocks all blueprints in the fabricator.
Open the console and type the command.
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