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Upgrade Modules are software drives that enhance the capabilities of the Cyclops, Seamoth, Prawn Suit, and Scanner Room. They provide improvements such as increased depth limits, power efficiency, storage, and defensive systems.

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Upgrade Modules

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Upgrade Modules are software drives that improve the Cyclops, Seamoth, Prawn Suit, and Scanner Room.

Upgrade Modules for the Cyclops are crafted at the mini-fabricator in the Cyclops' engine room. Upgrade Modules for the Seamoth and Prawn Suit are crafted at the mini-fabricator in the Vehicle Upgrade Console (formerly referred to as the Vehicle Modification Station). Upgrade Modules for the Scanner Room are crafted at the mini-fabricator in the Scanner Room.

Note that a few upgrades are compatible with both the Seamoth and the Prawn Suit, and both the Seamoth, Prawn, and Cyclops Depth Modules are themselves upgradeable. In those cases, the base-level module is crafted at the mini-fabricators described above, but then improved individually at the Modification Station (not to be confused with the Vehicle Upgrade Console mentioned above).

  • Cyclops: Upgrade Modules can be placed in the upgrade console found in the engine room of the Cyclops. Six Upgrade Modules can be applied at once.
  • Seamoth: Upgrade Modules are placed in a panel on the Seamoth's left side. Up to four Upgrade Modules can be applied at once.
  • Prawn Suit: Upgrade Modules are placed in a panel on its top left. The Prawn Suit has four slots for Upgrade Modules as well as two purple-colored slots specifically for arm upgrades.
  • Scanner Room: Upgrade Modules are placed in a panel inside the Scanner Room. Up to four Scanner Room Upgrade Modules can be applied at once.

Upgrades Compatible with Seamoth and Prawn Suit

ModuleImageDescriptionCompatible Vehicles
Engine Efficiency ModuleSeamoth Power Efficiency ModuleRecycles heat by-product to minimize power inefficiencies. Seamoth/Prawn compatible. Does stack.Seamoth, Prawn Suit
Hull ReinforcementSeamoth Hull ReinforcementPreemptively hardens the chassis before collision, eliminating damage under normal conditions. Seamoth/Prawn compatible.Seamoth, Prawn Suit
Storage ModuleStorage ModuleA 4x4 storage locker. Seamoth/Prawn compatible. Can equip multiple copies for added effect. Note that placing it in different slots on the Seamoth's panel will result in the access hatch(es) being located in different places on the actual Seamoth.Seamoth, Prawn Suit

Seamoth Upgrades

ModuleImageDescriptionCompatible Vehicles
Seamoth Depth Module MK1Seamoth Depth Module MK1Hardens the vehicle chassis under medium pressures. Increases crush depth by 100m making it become 300m. Does not stack.Seamoth
Seamoth Depth Module MK2Seamoth Depth Module MK2Hardens the vehicle chassis under high pressures. Increases crush depth by 300m making it become 500m. Does not stack.Seamoth
Seamoth Depth Module MK3Seamoth Depth Module MK3Hardens the vehicle chassis under extreme pressures. Increases crush depth by 700m making it become 900m. Does not stack.Seamoth
Seamoth Perimeter Defense SystemSeamoth Perimeter Defense SystemGenerates a localized electric field designed to ward off aggressive fauna.Seamoth
Seamoth Solar ChargerSeamoth Solar ChargerRecharges the Seamoth's power cell while in sunlight. Can equip multiple copies for added effect.Seamoth
Seamoth SonarSeamoth SonarA dedicated system for detecting and displaying topographical data on the HUD.Seamoth
Torpedo SystemSeamoth Torpedo SystemA standard underwater payload delivery system adapted to fire torpedoes.Seamoth, Prawn Suit

Prawn Suit Upgrades

ModuleImageDescriptionCompatible Vehicles
Prawn Suit Depth Module MK1Prawn Suit Pressure Compensator Mark 1Enhances safe diving depth by 400m making it 1300m. Does not stack.Prawn Suit
Prawn Suit Depth Module MK2Prawn Suit Depth Module MK2Enhances safe diving depth by 800m making it 1700m. Does not stack.Prawn Suit
Prawn Suit Drill ArmExosuit Drill ArmEnables the mining of Large Resource Deposits.Prawn Suit
Prawn Suit Grappling ArmExosuit Grappling Arm ModuleFires a grappling hook for enhanced environment traversal.Prawn Suit
Prawn Suit Jump Jet UpgradeExosuit Jet Jump UpgradePowerful rear-mounted jets propel the Prawn suit into the air. Does not stack.Prawn Suit
Prawn Suit Propulsion CannonPropulsion Cannon for ExosuitIndustrial strength propulsion cannon fitting for the Prawn suit.Prawn Suit
Prawn Suit Thermal ReactorExosuit Thermal Reactor ModuleRecharges power cells in hot areas, above 30C degrees. Does not stack.Prawn Suit
Prawn Suit Torpedo ArmExosuit Torpedo Arm ModuleA standard underwater payload delivery system adapted to fire torpedoes.Prawn Suit

Cyclops Upgrades

ModuleImageDescriptionCompatible Vehicles
Cyclops Decoy Tube UpgradeCyclops Decoy Tube UpgradeIncreases the capacity of the Cyclops' Decoy Loading Tube.Cyclops
Cyclops Depth Module MK1Cyclops Depth Module MK1Rearranges the submarine hull's atomic structure to increase safe diving depth by 400m making it 900m. Does not stack.Cyclops
Cyclops Depth Module MK2Cyclops Depth Module MK2Rearranges the submarine's hull's atomic structure to increase safe diving depth by extreme amounts. Increases crush depth for the Cyclops by 800m making it 1300m. Does not stack.Cyclops
Cyclops Depth Module MK3Cyclops Depth Module MK3Rearranges the submarine's hull's atomic structure to increase safe diving depth by extreme amounts. Increases crush depth for the Cyclops by 1200m making it 1700m. Does not stack.Cyclops
Cyclops Docking Bay Repair ModuleCyclops Docking Bay Repair ModuleRepairs vehicles docked in the Cyclops.Cyclops
Cyclops Engine Efficiency ModulePower Efficiency Upgrade ModuleRecycles heat byproduct to increase engine efficiency by 300%.Cyclops
Cyclops Fire Suppression SystemCyclops Fire Suppression SystemInstalls a fire suppression system on the Cyclops.Cyclops
Cyclops Shield GeneratorCyclops Shield GeneratorCreates a temporary barrier around the sub rendering it invulnerable for a brief time.Cyclops
Cyclops Sonar UpgradeCyclops Sonar UpgradeScans the terrain outside the Cyclops.Cyclops
Cyclops Thermal Reactor ModuleCyclops Thermal Reactor ModuleRecharges power cells in hot areas, above 35C degrees. Does not stack.Cyclops

Scanner Room Upgrades

ModuleImageDescriptionCompatible Vehicles
Scanner Room Range UpgradeScanner Room Range UpgradeAdds range to scanning when added to the Scanner Room.Scanner Room
Scanner Room Speed UpgradeScanner Room Speed UpgradeMakes scanning faster for the Scanner Room.Scanner Room

An Upgrade Module An Upgrade Module

Old Upgrade Console UI Old Upgrade Console UI

Seamoth upgrade panel, where Upgrade Modules can be placed. Seamoth upgrade panel, where Upgrade Modules can be placed.

The Vehicle Modification Station inside the Moonpool where the Upgrade Modules can be created. The Vehicle Modification Station inside the Moonpool where the Upgrade Modules can be created.

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