SUBNAUTICA / VEHICLES

Cyclops

A large mobile submarine supporting storage, modules and extended expeditions.

QUICK REFERENCEFirst SubnauticaReviewed 2026-10-28Reference / noindex
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OVERVIEW

Understanding Cyclops

A large mobile submarine supporting storage, modules and extended expeditions.

This is an original reference for the first Subnautica. Your current depth rating, oxygen, available tools and navigation route determine when an objective is practical. Follow actual in-game PDA and Fabricator information for any values that vary by version.

PRACTICAL APPROACH

How to use this information

Use silent running and speed control when predators are near; plan batteries and Cyclops Power Cells.

COMMON MISTAKES

What to avoid

Treating it like an attack ship or driving it blindly through tight caves risks serious damage.

CONTINUE ON VOLPEDIA

Related topics and walkthroughs

VEHICLESCyclops Engine Efficiency Module

An upgrade that reduces some Cyclops energy expenditure during travel.

VEHICLESCyclops Shield Generator

A defensive upgrade that can temporarily protect the submarine at a significant energy cost.

GUIDESCyclops Complete Operations Guide

Use the Cyclops as a mobile deep-sea expedition platform

EXPLORATIONVehicle Noise

Cyclops movement and systems can affect how threats detect and approach it.

VEHICLESMobile Vehicle Bay

A floating construction platform required to fabricate major vehicles.

VEHICLESPrawn Suit

A reinforced diving suit designed for very deep operations, resource mining and hostile environments.

VEHICLESPrawn Suit Drill Arm

A vehicle arm used to mine large deposits that hand tools cannot harvest.

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