Colored Weapon Icons
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
🖼️ Gallery (6 images)
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #127 of 665 misc mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Colored Weapon Icons 3. 1 3. 1 (current) 62,535 downloads , May 24, 2015 This file is safe " data-content=" This file has been scanned for viruses and is safe to download. " class="fa fa-shield vt-version"> More mods by Polopai : Misc Texture Radio Weapons HUD 4. 82 40,971 599 Colorful Icons (Radio + Weapons) 1. 3 By Polopai Misc Texture Radio Map HUD Featured 4. 75 104,434 903 Colorful HUD (Weapons, Radio & Map Blips) By Polopai Misc Texture Map HUD 4. 73 94,758 679 Colored Map Blips 1. 0 By Polopai Misc Texture Radio HUD 4. 67 9,213 128 Colorful Radio 1. 0 By Polopai More mods in misc category: Graphics 339 5 visualsettings.dat realistic light 1. 0 By SUPERDAMIGS10 Support Config 925 11 DLC Cars + Realistic Prices for ImNotMental's PDM 2. 0 By FlyingFlag Graphics 4. 97 14,334 154 No Chromatic aberration & Lens distortion 1. 71 By VenJam1n Expand to see all images and videos 62,535 Downloads 620 Likes 5. 0 / 5 stars (11 votes) This mod replaces the grayed out weapon icons (in the weapon wheel or when you are in a vehicle) with colored icons. It is now complete and all weapons are colored (including the latest DLC weapons) . GIF: This mod also includes a backup of the original files, in case you want to rever the changes and go back to the old grayed icons (recommended to play safely online). If you like this mod, consider downloading my other mod that combines all my coloring mods: • Colored Weapon Icons • Colored Radio Icons • Colored Map Blips Download here: INSTALLATION: 1. Download OpenIV from www.openiv.com, install it and open GTA V for Windows. 2. Go to update/update.rpf/x64/patch/data/cdimages/scaleform_generic.rpf 3. Click on the "Edit Mode" button on the top bar. 4. Then click on the green plus icon that says "Add new file" and import the 'hud.ytd' and 'mp_big_message_freemode.ytd' provided by this mod (you can find these files inside the 'Modded YTD' folder). 5. Close OpenIV and start the game! Feel free to do the same thing with the original files located inside the 'Backups' folder provided by this mod in order to revert the changes and go back to the old grayed icons. This is recommended if you want to play online, as Rockstar doesn't allow any modded files, even if it's a texture. NOTE: Make sure you have the latest version of ScriptHookV, otherwise the game will crash when you try to run it. Also, make sure to enable the ASI Loader and OpenIV.asi through OpenIV in order to enable the game to read modified .rpf files. To do so, run OpenIV and go to Tools > ASI Manager and install ASI Loader and OpenIV.asi WARNING: Even though these are just texture mods, you can still get banned for playing online with them, so avoid going into Online mode while using this mod or any other mod. 3. 1 • Small tweaks and improvements to some icons. 3. 0 • Updated the mod to color the latest weapons up until the Festive Surprise Update of 2015. 2. 0 • Added an alternative version of the icons with more contrast and saturated colors. There are now two vers
Colored Weapon Icons is a small texture mod that recolors weapon icons in the game's HUD, making them easier to distinguish at a glance. With 620 endorsements and over 62,000 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life improvement for players who want clearer visual feedback. Last updated in 2016, it remains a simple, effective tweak for Fallout 4.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- 620 endorsements and 62k downloads show it's a trusted, popular mod.
- Makes weapon icons pop, so you can switch weapons faster in combat.
- Lightweight texture mod—no performance hit, just drop-in and play.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016, so it may not be compatible with the latest game patches or DLC.
- Only affects weapon icons—if you want a full HUD overhaul, this won't do it.
- No active development, so bugs or conflicts may never be fixed.
This is for Fallout 4 players who squint at the default weapon icons and want a quick visual upgrade. It's perfect for anyone who values clarity in combat and doesn't want to mess with complex mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you use a HUD overhaul mod, install this after it to avoid overwriting your custom icons.
- Check the mod's file section for any optional versions that might match your DLC setup.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- GTA V Mods
- Author
- Polopai
- Version
- .
- Downloads
- 62,535
- Endorsements
- 620
- Category
- misc
- Created
- 5/24/2015
- Updated
- 1/24/2016
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