Alternative Satellite World Maps
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 0.8% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #95 of 110 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod retextures the 3 in game maps and turns them into highly detailed satellite maps.
These are lighter in color, cleaner and fit together better then the ones that are currently available for the game.
Not knocking them, they are great in their own way, this is just an alternative.
They are generated with fo76utils in 8k resolution, resized to 4k resolution for the mod.
They are slightly color corrected on brightness and contrast.
No grid lines or borders for a cleaner in game look.
There will be various variants available for different mod setups done by DoubleYou.
If anyone else is interested in making variants of the maps, pm me.
A configuration file is included that fixes some general issues related to the Pip-Boy and the maps.
The necessary line disables FX to allow color on the Pip-Boy screen.
The other lines cause the screen to not look washed out, and puts the Pip-Boy screen distance in a much more comfortable place.
These are some INI tweaks that I have personally used for years, and they will improve your experience with the Pip-Boy.
Download with any mod manager.
No requirements.
They are simple textures, so it works with every Pip-Boy mod out there.
I tested it on the Pip-Pad, Pip-Boy 3000A, Pip-Boy 2000 & Pip-Boy 2000 MK VI. See pictures.
If you got an issue, check the Questions section below before commenting.
The goal
The goal is to provide an alternative to the already available satellite world maps.
I personally did not like that they were not uniform. Different colors, grid lines and borders.
I wanted something cleaner and more uniform, and that's what these are
Inaccurate map markers
No color
Another mod or config file is overwriting the "bPipboyDisableFX=1" line.
Compatibilities
Everything is compatible except for other texture map mods.
For the tool and help in generating the world maps.
fo76utils tool
For the following map variants: Angled, Another Pine Forest, Boston Natural Surroundings, Luxor's Summer, Xander's Aid, Winter.
For use of assets in the creation of the Luxor's Summer maps.
For use of assets in the creation of the Xander's Aid maps.
For use of ass
Alternative Satellite World Maps replaces the default world map textures in the base game and all DLCs with satellite-style imagery. With 1,399 endorsements and 184,083 downloads, it's a popular cosmetic UI overhaul for players seeking a more realistic map view. Last updated June 2023.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (184k) shows it's a go-to for map overhauls
- 1,399 endorsements from a niche UI category—clearly doing something right
- Covers all DLCs, so you get a consistent look across every map
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated June 2023—might not be compatible with the latest game patches
- Pure cosmetic—if you're after gameplay changes, this won't add anything
For players who want a more realistic, satellite-style world map without changing gameplay. Perfect for immersion seekers who spend time planning routes. Skip if you prefer the vanilla map or want functional map changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version matches the mod's last update (June 2023) to avoid texture glitches.
- If you use a mod manager, try previewing the map textures before installing to see if you like the style.
- Back up your original map textures if you manually replace files—easy to revert if you change your mind.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Fallout 4 Mods
- Author
- S4iS3i
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 184,083
- Endorsements
- 1,399
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 6/6/2023
- Updated
- 6/14/2023
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