Smooth Ship Reticle (120fps Smooth UI)

⭐ ⭐⭐ (9,017 endorsements) 📥 408,522 downloads 📌 v2.0 📅 9/1/2023
🟡 Updated this year

By alexbull_uk · Utilities

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 4/7/2026 📅 Created: 9/1/2023
⚠️ Install Order · 2 steps
1🛠️ SFSE — Starfield Script Extender Download ↗
2🔧 Community Patch — Starfield Community Patch Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #3 of 44 Utilities mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

This is a super simple interface tweak that lets the spaceship HUD run at up to 120fps. By default, it's capped to 30fps which looks pretty choppy when you're playing at anything higher than that.

I've also uploaded a version of this mod that boosts all UI elements to 120fps. There may be animation oddities as some of the files appear to be specifically authored with 30fps timings in mind, but nothing that should break your game.

Installation instructions:

I highly recommend using a mod manager, like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2, to install and manage your mods.

Manual installation instructions:

1) Extract the 'data' folder from this mod into your Starfield directory.

2) Enable archive invalidation by adding the following lines to StarfieldCustom.ini:

bInvalidateOlderFiles=1

sResourceDataDirsFinal=

Note: the StarfieldCustom.ini file doesn't exist by default. You can create it using Notepad (or any other plain text editor). It needs to be placed into:

C:\Users\<your username>\Documents\My Games\Starfield

If you're having trouble creating this file, try downloading the example StarfieldCustom.ini in the miscellaneous files section and place it into your game folder (the same folder as Starfield.exe) instead.

Manual uninstallation instructions:

1) Delete the file(s) from the Data\Interface folder in your Starfield directory.

Compatibility:

If using the "standard" version, I'm not yet aware of any mods that will conflict.

If using the "full" version, almost any UI related mod will conflict. I recommend simply using this mod as a base and allowing others that add new features to overwrite it.

Important note about achievements:

Bethesda appear to be stricter on achievements with Starfield so using any mods may prevent you from earning them. I recommend using either Baka Achievement Enabler or Achievement Enabler to enable achievements on modded saves.

🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

Smooth Ship Reticle is a utility mod that fixes the choppy targeting reticle in spaceship gameplay, with an optional setting to boost all UI elements to 120fps. Highly popular with over 9,000 endorsements and 400,000 downloads, it's a must-have for players seeking smoother UI.

✨ Key Features

Fixes the spaceship targeting reticle appearing choppy
Optional setting to boost every UI element to 120fps

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Huge community trust with 9,017 endorsements and 408,522 downloads
  • Directly addresses a common annoyance—choppy reticle—with a simple fix
  • Optional 120fps UI boost is a nice bonus for high-refresh-rate players

⚠️ Cons

  • May not be necessary for players on lower refresh rates (e.g., 60Hz)
🎯 Is This For You?
For space sim players who notice the reticle stutter and want a smoother experience. Also great for anyone with a 120Hz+ monitor who wants the entire UI to feel more fluid. Skip if you're happy with the default UI or play on a 60Hz display.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 1 minute

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're using a mod manager, let it handle the installation to avoid manual file placement errors.
  • Check your monitor's refresh rate—if it's 60Hz, the 120fps UI option won't be visible, so stick with the reticle fix.
  • Test the mod in a space battle to see the difference; if you notice any UI glitches, disable the 120fps option first.

📊 Mod Details

Game
Starfield Mods
Author
alexbull_uk
Version
2.0
Downloads
408,522
Endorsements
9,017
Category
Utilities
Created
9/1/2023
Updated
4/7/2026

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