Better Waypoints
⚪ Last updated 2016⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 4.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #18 of 35 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
As I am no longer modding NMS, I give permission to anyone who wants to modify, update or re-release this mod, as long as I'm attributed as the original author.
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[]Changes the Tagged Building Waypoint to one which is easier to see
Normal Installation
]Unzip Better-Waypoints to your No Man's Sky/GAMEDATA/PCBANKS directory- [
Unpacked Installation
- []Unzip Better-Waypoints Loose to your No Man's SKy/GAMEDATA directory
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[]Be default the game sets the Tagged Building Waypoint to an incredibly small set size. When the MBins have been decompiled sufficiently, I'll update this mod.
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[]Add me on Discord: DeckyDoodles#4934
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[]Add me on Discord: DeckyDoodles#4934
Better Waypoints is a compact UI mod that replaces the default waypoint marker with a more visible pointer. It's for players who find the original waypoint hard to spot. With 325 endorsements and 7,960 downloads, it's a proven quality-of-life improvement, though it hasn't been updated since 2016.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved (325 endorsements) — clearly does the job.
- Tiny download and install — no bloat.
- Makes navigation way less frustrating if you lose the default marker.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2016 — might not work with current game versions.
- No screenshots or detailed instructions — you're flying blind until you test it.
- Only changes the waypoint; if you wanted more UI overhauls, this isn't it.
For players who frequently lose track of the default waypoint and want a clearer visual cue. Skip if you're looking for a full UI overhaul or if you're on a newer game version that might break old mods.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If the mod doesn't work, check if your game version is compatible — 2016 is ancient.
- Since it's a simple file drop, back up the original waypoint files just in case.
- Test it in a low-stakes area first to see if the new pointer is actually easier to spot.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- SimpleOldMe
- Version
- 1.1
- Downloads
- 7,960
- Endorsements
- 325
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 8/18/2016
- Updated
- 8/18/2016
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