Vehicles

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Vehicles are machines for exploration and transportation available to the player after acquiring their respective fragments. Vehicles are divided into deployables, which are crafted using the Fabricator and are carried by the player, and vessels, which are crafted using the Mobile Vehicle Bay and are piloted.

Craftable Vehicles

Vehicle	Description	Velocity (M/Sec)	Perks & Upgrades
Seaglide	Personal underwater propulsion device for fast, reliable transport through underwater caves and wrecks.	Forward: 9.5 Backward: 7.8	Terrain Map Flashlight
Seamoth*	Small, maneuverable submersible for fast exploration of aquatic and space regions.	Forward: 12.7 Backward: 5 Lateral: 11.5 Vertical: 11	Storage Depth Module Mk I Depth Module Mk II Depth Module Mk III Sonar Module Perimeter Defense System Module Torpedo System Module Hull Reinforcement Module Engine Efficiency Module Solar Charger Module
Prawn Suit*	Modular mechanized walker for exploration of alien environments and exploitation of available resources. Can be outfitted for mining and defense.	Forward: 6 Backward: 2.5 Lateral: 4 Vertical (standard, upgraded): 6; 12	Storage Depth Module Mk I Depth Module Mk II Thermal Reactor Module Jump Jet Upgrade Module Drill Arm Module Propulsion Cannon Arm Module Grappling Arm Module Torpedo Arm Module
Cyclops*	Industrial submarine capable of supporting multiple occupants for extended periods and carrying one smaller vehicle. Can be fitted with beds, food dispenser, water purifier, fabricators, lockers, battery and power cell chargers.	Silent Running: 2.7 Ahead Slow: 5.4 Ahead Standard: 8.2 Ahead Flank: 10.5 Reverse: 4.1	Storage Mobile Base Depth Module Mk I Depth Module Mk II Depth Module Mk III Engine Efficiency Module Thermal Reactor Module Shield Generator Module Sonar Upgrade Module Docking Bay Repair Module Fire Suppression System Module
Neptune Escape Rocket*	Single-seat planetary escape vehicle with life support, adaptable power supply, orbital shield and onboard time capusle. Three-stage launch separation.	Planetary gravity escape velocity.	Escape Planet 4546B Finish the Game No Upgrade Modules

* A save file in which the Seamoth, Cyclops, Prawn Suit and Neptune Escape Rocket have been acquired is displayed with the respective vehicles' icons.

Future Plans

• A hovercraft vehicle has been shown to be in the early testing phase on the developer's checkins page.

Trivia

• The original vehicle plans for Subnautica saw the player have access to two small subs, two medium-sized subs, and one or two large subs. Concept art can be found for these other submarines. Ultimately, the Cyclops, prioritized for its "civilian" look, took up so much time that more subs that didn't truly add new gameplay were considered a bad investment of resources and were scrapped.