Unofficial DarNified UI
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #43 of 98 User Interfaces mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
What is this mod?
This is a re-upload of the Unofficial DarNified UI Update that can be found on ModDB. This unofficial version of the mod was created by the Tale of Two Wastelands (TTW) Team, using the beta veta version of the mod that DarN Created, and includes restored FO3 features that DarN never got around to. It also includes an MCM Menu for customization, numerous bug fixes, and other options.
The overall idea behind this user interface mod is to make the entire menu system easier to read on a PC monitor. Smaller fonts and elements. More detailed information, and better use of the screen 'real estate'. It overhauls more or less all of the menus from the main menu, to the PipBoy menus, the dialogue, containers, crafting and even VATS. See images for examples.
By all accounts, DarN would have been okay with updates, he even says on his Oblivion Nexus page that he really just wants to be notified, which is no longer possible to do, as both the Bethesda Forums & his own site have gone down, and DarN has been missing for a long time at this point. But many of us exclusively use this updated version of his amazing mod, so we've uploaded it here to make it easier for you to experience it too.
Installation
1. Install the DarNified UI using the mod manager of your choice.
2. Install UIO.
3. Install MCM but do not let it overwrite Darn, UIO takes care of this. ie. Select BEFORE in Vortex when a conflict arises.
5. When installing other hud mods read the installation notes for those mods carefully. Only over write the DarN files if the other mod tells you to do so, or has a clearly marked DarNified patch (which should always overwrite both mods).
Older versions of DarN required you to modify in your INI file, this is no longer the case, though if you have a modified INI already, this version will work just fine with it as well.
Compatibility
Do not use with other UI overhauls like VUI+, Revelation, etc. UI Addons like Loot Menu/Just Loot Menu, Enhanced Item Info, etc, should be okay to use. I will add a more detailed list later.
Credit
DarN - creating the essential DarNified user interface
TJ - starting the project and breaking stuff at random
Roy Batty - bug fixing, alterations, and expansion
pintocat - Dynamic Quantity Prompt, Terminal Close Button, Barter Name Fix, other bug fixes, expansion
Alystin - initial adaptation of the scripts from DarN FO3 for use with NV
MamaStankum - DarNified traits menu
Gribbleshnibit8 - xml adjustments and advice, scripting advice
JaxFirehart - ArmorCND fix, xml advice
jazzisparis - many bug fixes to the xml
Jesus H Christ - menu color fix, armor cnd color fix, scaling for icons
Axonis - fixed start menu to allow longer menu list for hotkey
This is the classic DarNified UI overhaul, updated by the TTW Team for modern Fallout games. It makes the interface more PC-monitor friendly with smaller, neater elements, improving readability and reducing clutter. With 349 endorsements and 32,099 downloads, it's a well-regarded UI mod for players who prefer a cleaner, more compact interface.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 349 endorsements and over 32k downloads
- Makes the UI much cleaner and easier to read on PC monitors
- Actively maintained by the TTW Team, last updated December 2025
⚠️ Cons
- Only 349 endorsements compared to downloads, so some users may have issues
- UI overhauls can conflict with other mods that modify the same interface elements
For Fallout players who find the default UI too large or cluttered on PC. If you want a cleaner, more compact interface that's easier on the eyes, this is a solid choice. Skip if you prefer the vanilla UI or use mods that heavily customize the interface.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to avoid overwriting other UI mods.
- If you use other UI mods, check load order to ensure DarNified UI loads after them for consistent styling.
- Test in-game after installation to see if the smaller text is comfortable for your monitor size.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- New Vegas Mods
- Author
- DarN and updated by the TTW Team
- Version
- 1.3
- Downloads
- 32,099
- Endorsements
- 349
- Category
- User Interfaces
- Created
- 9/22/2025
- Updated
- 12/4/2025
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