Improved Scanner Highlights
⚪ 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
- 👍 0.5% endorsement rate
- 🏆 #160 of 531 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Enhance your scanner's functionality while retaining a vanilla aesthetic. This mod introduces a variety of tweaks for a smoother, more visually appealing user experience.
This may disable achievements. (Use this mod to avoid that)
Features
- Reduced the thickness of outlines (Only affects non-targeted/non-scanned objects)
- Items and containers are outlined with a white color
- Scanned objects now have a green outline
- Slightly changed some colors to be more pleasant to look at
- Targeting always has the same outline color, improving the visibility of which object is targeted
Installation Instructions
CCR Version:
- This version only works with the Steam release of the game
- Install Console Command Runner and the CRR version of this mod with Vortex
Normal Version:
- Install "Improved Scanner Highlights" with Vortex or unpack it into the base game directory.
- Type "bat ImprovedHighlights" into the console (this will permanently save the changes into your StarfieldCustom.ini)
This mod was made for my modlist Odyssey - A True RPG
Improved Scanner Highlights enhances the scanner's functionality while keeping a vanilla aesthetic, offering smoother and more visually appealing tweaks. It includes optional CCR support, making it a quality-of-life improvement for players who want a better scanning experience without changing the game's look.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community-approved with 251 endorsements and over 54k downloads
- Keeps the vanilla look, so it won't clash with your game's style
- Optional CCR support adds flexibility for mod setups
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in October 2023 — may be outdated for the latest game version
- Small mod with limited scope — only tweaks scanner visuals and feel
For players who want a cleaner, more polished scanner without overhauling the game's look. Great for those who prefer vanilla-friendly mods. Skip if you're looking for major gameplay changes or a complete scanner overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Check if your game version is compatible with the mod's last update (October 2023) before installing.
- If you use CCR, make sure to grab the optional patch for full compatibility.
- Since it's a simple mod, you can manually drop the files into your mod folder — no mod manager needed.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Ixion XVII
- Version
- 1.00
- Downloads
- 54,717
- Endorsements
- 251
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 10/5/2023
- Updated
- 10/5/2023
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