Hi-Res VR Map Markers
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 0.6% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #16 of 20 VR mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Vanilla map markers in Skyrim VR are low quality. It is especially noticeable when you hover and they enlarge. This is a high-resolution version of the map markers. It will make the markers appear a little less fuzzy and jagged.
Description:
To be clear, I did not make new map markers. These are same icons. All I did was pull 800% upscaled vector icons from the VR HMD flash file and align them on a 4K sized texture file. It's not perfect, but it's better than the 1K version we were given.
Since I was at it… I made two versions: STANDARD and OUTLINE.
STANDARD is the way Bethesda designed them.
OUTLINE adds an 8 pixel border.
Note that the outline version rounds edges for a smoother look. Also, I had to shrink each icon by 5% to accommodate the added pixels. The outline icons will appear on the map only, not the HUD compass.
This will not work with mods that color map markers because it uses the same file.
Instructions:
You don’t have to do anything in-game. If installed properly, just open the map and see if the fidelity of the markers have improved.
Installation:
Click on the Files tab. The first version presented is the STANDARD version. If you want the OUTLINE version, it’s below the main file.
Install with Vortex or Mod Organizer 2.
Q: Will this work with SE / Oldrim?
A: No. It's VR only.
Q: Someone gave me VD’s Colored Map Markers, is this just the uncolored version?
A: No! That mod colored safe places to visit and changed some assigned icons - it's a totally different mod. Updating it with these icons and posting on Nexus with a colorblind version is on my things to do.
This mod replaces the low-resolution map markers in VR with high-resolution versions, improving visual clarity. It is a simple cosmetic enhancement for VR players who find the default markers blurry. With 384 endorsements and over 64,000 downloads, it has proven popular despite its minimal scope.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge download count (64k+) shows it's a go-to fix for blurry markers.
- 384 endorsements from a niche VR audience means it does the job.
- Zero hassle—just a texture swap, no gameplay changes to worry about.
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects map markers—if you wanted other UI improvements, this isn't it.
- Last updated in 2020, so it might not be tested with newer game versions or VR setups.
- Compatibility with other UI overhaul mods is unknown—could conflict if they touch the same files.
For VR players who squint at the default map markers and want a quick visual upgrade. If you're into heavy UI overhauls or need more than just markers, skip it—this is a one-trick pony.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, just download and install—it'll handle the file placement automatically.
- For manual install, drop the files into your game's Data folder, but make sure you're not overwriting other UI mods.
- Since it's a VR mod, test it in-game with your headset on to see the difference immediately.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- vampiredirt
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 64,765
- Endorsements
- 384
- Category
- VR
- Created
- 5/9/2020
- Updated
- 5/9/2020
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