Better Ship Camera
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.6% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #445 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Better Ship Camera
Gameplay/QoL camera mod designed to provide a further zoomed out camera angle while flying your ship. 3 Different options are given depending your personal preference.
3 Zoom Choices:
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[]Level 1 Zoom - Approx 2. 5x Zoom Out from Vanilla (Refer to "Level 1" picture in Images for preview)
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]Level 2 Zoom - Approx 5x Zoom Out from Vanilla (Refer to "Level 2" picture in Images for preview)[]Level 3 Zoom - Approx 8x Zoom Out from Vanilla (Refer to "Level 3" picture in Images for preview)
Installation
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[]Enable Archive Invalidation.
[]Install Plugins.txt Enabler.
[]Install the mod
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[]Enable Archive Invalidation.
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]Install Plugins.txt Enabler.[]Install the mod through Vortex, or drop the downloaded esm file in your game's root "Data" folder
[]Under your "%localappdata%\Starfield" folder, Open "Plugins" text document (Create one if you haven't)
[]Add an asterisk () in front of the plugin names (Example below)
My Other Mods
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[]PEAK Enemy AI
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]Enemy Weapon Randomizer
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[]PEAK Enemy AI
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[]Enable Archive Invalidation.
Better Ship Camera is a quality-of-life gameplay mod that improves the zoom distances for the ship camera, making it easier to view your vessel from various angles. With 334 endorsements and over 9,000 downloads, it's a popular choice for players who want more control over their camera perspective.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 334 endorsements and over 9,000 downloads
- Directly addresses a common annoyance with ship camera zoom
- Lightweight and focused—does one thing well
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in December 2023—may not be compatible with future game updates
- Only affects zoom distances; no other camera improvements
For players who frequently use the ship camera and find the default zoom range limiting. If you're a builder or explorer who likes to admire your ship from different distances, this mod is a must-have. Skip if you're looking for more comprehensive camera controls or gameplay changes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if the mod requires a mod manager or manual installation—if manual, just drop the files into the appropriate folder.
- If the game has a mod loader, ensure Better Ship Camera is enabled in the load order.
- Test the zoom in different ship views to see the improved distances.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- BasedGodAce
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 9,334
- Endorsements
- 334
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 12/7/2023
- Updated
- 12/7/2023
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