Pioneer Essentials

Pioneer Essentials

Inventory, Quick Slots, Scanner and Biomod QoL

A clean quality-of-life pack for Subnautica 2 built around the upgrades players actually use every session.

What this mod does

• Expands inventory progression with a configurable target[/*]

• Adds more quick slots for smoother exploration and tool swapping[/*]

• Adds extra passive biomod slots[/*]

• Increases Scanner Station radius with optional marker rescaling[/*]

• Bundles everything into one lightweight UE4SS package instead of four separate mini-mods[/*]

Default balanced preset

• 29 visible inventory slots[/*]

• 8 quick slots[/*]

• 2 passive biomod slots[/*]

• 450m scanner radius[/*]

Why this release exists

Subnautica 2's current mod demand is heavily quality-of-life focused. Most players reaching for mods early want less friction around carrying capacity, toolbar space, scanner usability and progression comfort. Pioneer Essentials targets exactly that without immediately turning the game into a full cheat sandbox.

Presets

• vanilla_plus for a lighter touch[/*]

• balanced as the recommended default[/*]

• builder for more generous base-building sessions[/*]

Configuration

Open Scripts/config.lua and either:

• switch between presets[/*]

• disable specific features[/*]

• set manual override values[/*]

Safety features

• Known-safe clamps on configurable values[/*]

• Downgrades are blocked by default on existing saves[/*]

• Console commands for status and manual re-apply[/*]

Console commands

• pe_status[/*]

• pe_apply[/*]

• pe_help[/*]

Default hotkey

Ctrl + Shift + P

Installation

• Install UE4SS for Subnautica 2 first.[/*]

• Extract the PioneerEssentials folder into:

Subnautica2 Subnautica2 Binaries Win64 ue4ss Mods[/*]

• Launch the game.[/*]

• Edit Scripts/config.lua if you want a different preset.[/*]

Compatibility notes

• Built for the UE4SS-based Subnautica 2 mod workflow[/*]

• Use caution in multiplayer until host and client behavior are verified in live co-op[/*]

• If you reduce values on an existing save, keep

AllowDowngrades = falseunless you know the risk[/*]

Version

1.0.0

1. Inventory open with the balanced preset active

2. Toolbar showing 8 quick slots

3. Passive biomod panel with extra slots visible

4. Scanner coverage comparison

If you want one practical QoL package instead of stacking several tiny mods, this is the release.