Colored Research Icons
⚪ 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.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 1.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #60 of 192 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Description:
This mod replaces the selected icons in the Research Laboratory with colored versions, as I didn't like them all white when you select one of the categories. It also stands out more now when you are in the Research Projects screen.
I recolored them using the color palette from the Constellation logo.
I uploaded 30, 60 and 120 fps versions though so if you want to use this you don't have to skip it because it overrides other mods that increase the UI fps.
Installation:
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[]Install with your mod manager of choice.
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]Remember that you have to edit 'StarfieldCustom.ini' file in 'Documents\My Games\Starfield' folder (if you don't have a StarfieldCustom.ini file, just create one) and add the following lines:bInvalidateOlderFiles=1
sResourceDataDirsFinal=
Credits:
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[]IntergalacticFly: for the banner Image
Check out my other Starfield mods:
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[]Completed Missions UI
[]Cowboy Bebop - Woolong and Red CreditStick
[]Isolation Skill Patch Alpha Channel Fix
[]Stylized Skill Patches
- Transparent Wait Prompt
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[]IntergalacticFly: for the banner Image
Colored Research Icons is a compact UI mod that swaps the Research Laboratory's selected icons for colored versions using the Constellation color palette. With 581 endorsements and over 54,000 downloads, it's a popular, lightweight choice for players who want a subtle visual upgrade to the research interface.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 581 endorsements and over 54,000 downloads
- Simple visual upgrade that doesn't change gameplay
- Lightweight and easy to install
⚠️ Cons
- Only affects the selected icons in the Research Laboratory, not the entire UI
- No screenshots or detailed previews provided in the description
- Last updated in 2023 – may not be compatible with future game updates
For Starfield players who want a subtle color-coded touch to the research interface without overhauling the whole UI. Skip if you're looking for major UI changes or if you prefer the original monochrome icons.
💡 Beginner Tips
- If you're using a mod manager, install this mod through it to keep your load order clean.
- Check the mod's file structure after installation to ensure the textures are placed in the correct Data folder.
- Since this mod only changes icons, it's safe to use with other UI mods, but test for conflicts if you have multiple UI overhauls.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Kevkas
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 54,416
- Endorsements
- 581
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 9/6/2023
- Updated
- 9/6/2023
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