Hide Read Shards

⭐ ⭐⭐⭐ (11,085 endorsements) 📥 1.6M downloads 📌 v0.4 📅 6/16/2021
🟡 Updated this year

By DJ_Kovrik · Miscellaneous

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 1/8/2026 📅 Created: 6/16/2021
⚠️ Install Order · 6 steps
1🛠️ Cyber Engine Tweaks — Cyber Engine Tweaks (CET) Download ↗
2🛠️ RED4ext — RED4ext (native plugin loader) Download ↗
3🛠️ redscript — redscript (scripting framework) Download ↗
4🧩 ArchiveXL — ArchiveXL (archive loader) Download ↗
5🧩 TweakXL — TweakXL (tweak framework) Download ↗
6🧩 Codeware — Codeware (UI framework) Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
  • 🏆 #3 of 45 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Info

  • []Hides world placed shards which you have already read

    []Does not affect shards which have quest flag (don't know if such shards exist but just in case)

    How to install

    • []Download the latest redscript release and unpack it into the game folder

      []Unpack the mod archive into the game folder

      How to uninstall

      • []Delete the Cyberpunk 2077\r6\scripts\hideReadShards.reds file

        Credits

        • []jekky for the redscript compiler

          []Kudryavyi Lis for the mod idea

          []CP77 modding discord

          My mods

          • []Always First Equip

            []Custom Map Markers

            []Enhanced Craft

            []Faster Iguana Hatch

            []Game Time Tweaks

            []Hide Read Shards

            []Holster By Hotkey

            []HUD Painter

            []HUDitor

            []Immersive Timeskip

            []Improved Minimap Zoom

            []Limited Fast Travel

            []Limited HUD

            []Mark To Sell

            []Metro Pocket Guide

            []Mizutani Shion Targa MZT

            []Muted Markers

            []Named Saves

            []No Camera Auto Centering

            []No Intro Videos

            []No Scanner Time Dilation

            []Quickhack Hotkeys

            []Real Vendor Names

            []Reduced Loot

            []Revised Backpack

            []Sleeves

            []Smarter Scrapper

            []Stand Still Please

            []Stash Filters

            []Stash and Backpack Search

            []Toggle Quest Tags

            []Vehicle Summon Tweaks

            []Virtual Atelier

            []Virtual Car Dealer

            []Wannabe Edgerunner

            []Yet Another UI Recolor

            For redscript mod developers

            // Added methods

            @addMethod(ShardCaseContainer)

            protected cb func OnItemAddedEvent(evt: ref<ItemAddedEvent>)

            @addMethod(ShardCaseContainer)

            private func IsShardRead(record: wref<JournalOnscreen>) -> Bool

            @addMethod(ShardCaseC

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Hide Read Shards is a simple quality-of-life mod that removes world-placed shards from the game once you've read them. With over 11,000 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads, it's a popular choice for players tired of seeing already-collected shards cluttering their map. Last updated in January 2026, it remains a lightweight, focused tool for Skyrim players.

✨ Key Features

Removes world-placed shards that you have already read.
Lightweight and focused on a single quality-of-life improvement.
High community approval with 11,085 endorsements and 1.6 million downloads.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust — 11k endorsements and 1.6M downloads say it all.
  • Does exactly what it says: no more seeing shards you've already read.
  • Zero bloat — just the one fix, no extra scripts or menus to fiddle with.

⚠️ Cons

  • Only affects world-placed shards — if you're looking for broader UI or map tweaks, this isn't it.
  • Last updated in January 2026 — might not be compatible with future game patches, though it's likely fine for now.
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who hate seeing already-read shards cluttering their world and want a clean, simple fix. If you're a completionist or just want a tidier map, this is for you. Skip if you want more comprehensive shard tracking or UI overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager — no special setup needed.
  • Make sure to load this mod after any mods that add or modify shard locations to ensure it works correctly.
  • If you're using a mod manager, enable it and check for conflicts with other shard-related mods.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Cyberpunk 2077 Mods
Author
DJ_Kovrik
Version
0.4
Downloads
1,582,182
Endorsements
11,085
Category
Miscellaneous
Created
6/16/2021
Updated
1/8/2026

🧩 Commonly Used Together

Users add these mods to the same collections — a real compatibility signal, not an AI guess.

🔧 How to Install Cyberpunk 2077 Mods

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