Classic Mechwarrior HUD Layouts - CUSTOM COLORS BETA

⭐ ⭐ (217 endorsements) 📥 4,811 downloads 📌 vBeta2 📅 1/18/2020
⚪ Last updated 2020

By Bloodshed Romance · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods ↗ 📅 Updated: 2/16/2020 📅 Created: 1/18/2020

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 4.5% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #25 of 107 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Hud re-arrangement to look closer to Mechwarrior Online and previous titles.

STABLE RELEASE NOTES BELOW ALPHA UPDATE:

THERE IS A BETA VERSION!

SOME THINGS MAY BE BROKEN BUT MOST SHOULD NOT BE

CONFIG FOLDER GOES IN THE SAME FOLDERS AS BINARIES AND CONTENT IN MechWarrior5 INSTALL FOLDER

CustomHud.config filepath=

MW5Mercs>Mw5Mercs>Config>CustomHud.config

THE DEFAULT CONFIG IS NOT PRESET TO A SPECIFIC COLOR PROFILE, MOST THINGS ARE PINK!

TO CHANGE COLORS - Open config file and change RGBA values at will. Restarting missions will apply changes, no need to close the game entirely.

JUST NOTE CONFIG FILE NOTES ABOUT COLORS WHEN CHANGING THEM

PLEASE LEAVE FEEDBACK IN THE FORUM POST ON THIS MOD.

STABLE RELEASES:

V1. 8 Green Edition AND NOW AMBER EDITION!

MORE IMPROVEMENTS

Square Mini Map (thank you Kingmoo)

Background boxes for Mini Map and Weapon Loadout

Color improvements for hit feedback and icons

Crosshair colors reflecting target (enemy red, friendly blue)

Targeting Colors reflecting target (enemy red, friendly green)

Green Override

LRM lock turns red when locked

Other misc color improvements.

Version 1. 6 GREEN EDITION

Do you want your HUD to look straight out of 2002? THIS IS FOR YOU! Don't Delay, download today!

Features include: Classic aesthetic, GREEN!

VERSION 1. 5 MWO Layout Only currently

Used Navid_A1's paper doll fix so left arm is left in bottom left box

Animated heat critical notification

Enlarged heat critical notification box

Changed notification to display at 75% heat (down from 80%)

Made torso twist indicator larger

Added compass numbers

VERSION 1. 0

*Paperdoll has not been flipped. If anyone has info on doing that, hit me up.

PLACE FILE:

Game directory, MW5Mercs/MW5Mercs/Content/Paks

PLEASE NOTE:

The name of this file is MW5Mercs-WindowsNoEditor42.pak

If you have another mod using this same name it will not function.

I suggest keeping a text document with your mods and ensure that no two filenames overlap.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

This UI mod rearranges the HUD in MechWarrior 5 to resemble MechWarrior Online and earlier MechWarrior titles. With 217 endorsements and nearly 5,000 downloads, it's a niche but appreciated cosmetic overhaul for fans of the classic aesthetic.

✨ Key Features

Rearranges the HUD to look closer to MechWarrior Online and previous MechWarrior titles.
Offers custom color options in this beta version.

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Community-approved with 217 endorsements and nearly 5,000 downloads.
  • Brings a nostalgic HUD layout for veterans of MechWarrior Online and older games.
  • Custom color options let you tweak the look to your preference.

⚠️ Cons

  • Last updated in February 2020 — may not be compatible with the latest game patches.
  • Beta status means potential bugs or incomplete features.
🎯 Is This For You?
For MechWarrior 5 players who miss the classic HUD layouts from MechWarrior Online or earlier titles and want a more familiar interface. Skip if you're happy with the default HUD or prefer modern UI overhauls.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • Since it's a UI mod, make sure to back up your original HUD files before replacing them.
  • Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with the current game version.
  • If you use other UI mods, test for conflicts by enabling only this one first.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Mechwarrior5mercenaries Mods
Author
Bloodshed Romance
Version
Beta2
Downloads
4,811
Endorsements
217
Category
User Interface
Created
1/18/2020
Updated
2/16/2020

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