Humming Sac Indicator Fix
🟠 Updated over a year ago⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.7% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #35 of 43 Tweaks & Fixes mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description
This mod fixes the issue where Humming Sacs spawning in caves / underground had a wrong texture file assigned for their indicator. First it was a low-res arrow, then HG changed into a pearl icon, which is still wrong lol.
Technical information
Files modified by this mod:
METADATA\UI\HUD\SCANNERICONS. MBIN
Mod specification:
✅ EXML patch mod
This mod is likely to work with other mods modifying the same file.
Because of the simplicity of this mod and new mod loading system, LUA script will be no longer provided.
Installation
Installation with ZIP archive (manual / mod manager)
Download the provided ZIP archive and extract its contents into game's mods directory: GAMEDATA\MODS
(if the MODS folder doesn't exist, create it yourself)
After extracting check that the GAMEDATA\MODS directory contains the dedicated folder for this mod (FF_ModName_ModVersion), not just individual files / folders (ex. TEXTURES, MODELS, METADATA, etc.).
If you experience problems with installing mods, please refer to the NMS Modding After 5. 50 article by Gumsk.
A small tweak that replaces the arrow icon for the Humming Sac indicator in Monster Hunter Wilds. With 45 endorsements and 6,200 downloads, it's a niche fix for players who find the default icon visually unappealing. Last updated March 2025, it's a simple quality-of-life improvement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Directly addresses a common visual annoyance
- Lightweight and easy to install
- Active community interest (45 endorsements, 6,200 downloads)
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects one icon—limited scope
- No detailed description or screenshots provided
- May not be compatible with other UI mods that alter the same indicator
For Monster Hunter Wilds players who are bothered by the default arrow icon on the Humming Sac indicator and want a cleaner look. Skip if you're looking for broader UI overhauls or gameplay tweaks—this is purely cosmetic.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager like Vortex, install this mod through the manager to keep track of updates.
- Check if you have other UI mods that might conflict—test by disabling them if the icon doesn't change.
- Since it's a simple file replacement, you can manually install by dropping the files into the game's mod folder.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- No Mans Sky Mods
- Author
- FriendlyFirePL
- Version
- 5.58
- Downloads
- 6,200
- Endorsements
- 45
- Category
- Tweaks & Fixes
- Created
- 9/5/2023
- Updated
- 3/11/2025
🧩 Commonly Used Together
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