Colorful Pipboy Map Icons
⚪ Last updated 2015⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 4.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #138 of 344 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Colorful Pipboy Map Icons.
Adds some color to the Pipboy Map Icons.
Also a useful tool to distinguish between landmarks.
Just extract to your New Vegas (MAIN) folder or use NMM.
V 2. 0 - Added xml file to maintain screen color.
Optional file has a lighter blue icon.
The difference between the Normal and LB versions is just one icon, (the natural landmarks icon).
Also a Non Transparent icon version.
Totally compatible with PipBoy Readius.
For Darnified UI users there is a file for you too.
Just use the "WHITE" setting for your Pip-boy in the display settings.
This mod will confict with any mod that makes changes to the interface icons.
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Also: Colorful Pipboy Icons for FO3
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Some of my other files:
Colorful Pipboy Map Icons
(Goodsprings) Beer Whiskey and Wine
Snowglobes Redone
A Better World
Bedtime New Vegas
Casino Blackjack Tables
New Sunset Sarsaparilla and Nuka Cola Bottles
Vintage Radio Zenith
Water Bottles HQ
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Thank you Obsidian.
Thank you Bethesda.
Thank you Nexus.
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Colorful Pipboy Map Icons is a simple texture mod for Fallout 4 that recolors the map icons on your Pip-Boy, making it easier to distinguish between different landmarks at a glance. It's a lightweight, community-favorite cosmetic enhancement with over 1,500 endorsements.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 1,587 endorsements and 34k downloads.
- Simple and effective – color-coded icons make map reading way easier.
- Lightweight texture mod that won't hurt performance.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2015 – might not play nice with newer game patches or DLC.
- Only changes icon colors – no other map improvements.
- No screenshots or detailed description, so you're flying blind on the exact look.
For Fallout 4 players who spend a lot of time on the map screen and want quick visual cues. If you're tired of squinting at identical icons, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you want more than a cosmetic tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a texture mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use a mod manager – no load order worries.
- If you're using other map mods, install this one last to ensure its textures override.
- Check the mod's comments for any compatibility notes with DLC or updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- Quoter1
- Version
- 2.0
- Downloads
- 34,089
- Endorsements
- 1,587
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 7/11/2015
- Updated
- 7/25/2015
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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🔧 How to Install New Vegas Mods
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