Subnautica 2 Console Commands – Cheat Codes List

All commands confirmed below are sourced directly from the game’s build files. Because Subnautica 2 is in Early Access, specific command syntax may change in future updates. We will keep this list updated as new builds are released.

How to Open the Console

Press the backtick key (`) or tilde (~) to open the developer console, the standard for Unreal Engine games. If neither key works, try F3. Some builds have this, some do not – in the instance your build doesn’t have one, you will need to install mods to use console commands.

https://www.nexusmods.com/subnautica2/mods/41 – A Nexus Mod that re-adds Console commands, unzip it, and the keybind for that will be F2. If you need help installing and setting up, follow our guide here: Adding Console Commands to Subnautica 2

Once the console is open, type your command and press Enter to execute it. Commands are not case-sensitive. You can chain multiple commands in a single line by separating them with & (e.g. god & unlockall & fastswim).

All Console Commands, Quick Reference

The table below lists every confirmed Subnautica 2 console command. Use the search bar to filter by command name or category.

Player Commands

god

Makes your character completely invincible. You will take no damage from creatures, the Blight, crushing depth, or oxygen deprivation. This is the broadest invincibility cheat and the fastest way to explore without risk.

kill

Instantly kills your character and triggers the death and respawn sequence. Useful if you are stuck in geometry or want to quickly respawn at your last bed or respawn point.

invisible

Makes all creatures completely unaware of your presence. Leviathans, predators, and the Blight will not react to you. Combine with god if you want full safety without affecting creature behavior.

fastswim

Significantly boosts your swimming speed. This is not a toggle , type fastswim again to disable it. The internal developer macros use this alongside god for rapid map traversal during testing.

unlockall

Immediately unlocks every blueprint and recipe in the game, including base modules, tools, and equipment. This removes the need to scan fragments or find databoxes.

Survival Attribute Commands

The attr command sets any tracked survival stat to a specific value. Subnautica 2 tracks three core survival attributes: Oxygen, Food, and Water.

Inventory and Equipment Commands

equip [item]

Equips the named item directly to your active hand slot. Item names are not case-sensitive. Some items have both a short name and a full internal ID , both forms work.

item [item] [amount]

Adds items directly to your inventory. The amount parameter is optional , omitting it adds one of the item. You can stack multiple item commands together using &.

Teleport and Movement Commands

goto [locationname]

Teleports your character to a named world location. These are developer-defined waypoints placed throughout the map, primarily used for QA testing but also useful for rapid exploration. Location names are not case-sensitive.

coords X=[x] Y=[y] Z=[z] & P=[pitch] Y=[yaw] R=[roll]

Teleports you to a precise set of world coordinates with full rotation control. This is the most specific teleport command and is useful when you know the exact coordinates of a location you want to reach.

Example: coords X=-332446 Y=431714 Z=135 & P=-11 Y=-151 R=0

AutoMove [pathname]

Moves your character automatically along a pre-recorded movement path stored in the game files. This is a developer benchmarking tool used to replay scripted camera and movement paths. The path names correspond to the VideoTours JSON files in the game content folder.

Base Building Commands

freebuild

Allows you to place all base modules and structures without spending any resources. This is the primary cheat for creative base building , combine it with unlockall so that every module is available in the builder menu.

fastbuild 1

Removes any build-time delays so modules are placed instantly. Use fastbuild 0 to restore normal build times. This stacks with freebuild for instant, cost-free construction.

unlimitedpower

Gives your base infinite power output. Solar panels, thermal reactors, and bioreactors are no longer required to keep your base running. All powered modules operate without any energy draw.

BaseToggleSupportCheck

Disables the structural support validation that normally prevents certain base piece combinations. With this toggled off, you can place modules in configurations that would otherwise be blocked by the structural integrity system.

Level and Multiplayer Commands

open [level]

Loads a level by its internal name, or connects to a server by IP address. This is a standard Unreal Engine command. The two main playable levels in the current build are L_Main (the ocean world) and L_ClientLobby (the multiplayer lobby).

ShowPDA / HideModal

ShowPDA forces the PDA interface to open. HideModal closes any active modal, overlay, or pop-up UI element. Both are primarily utility commands for developers but can be useful if the UI gets stuck in an unexpected state.

Tag System (AddTag / RemoveTag)

Subnautica 2 uses Unreal Engine’s Gameplay Tag system to apply and remove cheat flags. This is an alternative to the shorthand commands , for example, AddTag Cheat.GodMode is equivalent to god. Tags are useful for scripting or macro files where you want explicit control over enabling and disabling individual effects.

Bio-Ability Commands

Subnautica 2 features a bio-ability system where players can unlock biological powers. The giveability command grants these directly without needing to unlock them through normal gameplay. The following ability IDs are confirmed in the current build, primarily as debug/damage testing tools.

Performance Commands

These are standard Unreal Engine console commands for monitoring performance. They work in Subnautica 2 exactly as they would in any other Unreal Engine game.

Macro System

Subnautica 2 supports a macro file system that lets you pre-write command sequences and execute them with a single console command. Macro files are plain .txt files stored in the game’s Subnautica2/Content/Macros/ folder. Each line in the file is one console command.

To run a macro, type RunMacro [filename] in the console , you do not need to include the .txt extension. The game ships with several built-in macros you can use immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions