StarUI HUD - Free Lanes Compatibility Patch
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ Install Order · 3 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
- 👍 2.2% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #74 of 192 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Requirements:
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[]StarUI HUD - install the latest version first, following the install instructions provided on their mod page (originally created by m8r98a4f2)[/]
Load Order:
This mod should be positioned after "StarUI HUD", otherwise StarUI base mod will overwrite the patched files. These files replace existing files that StarUI creates.
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These patched files are meant to resolve issues with StarUI and provide support for all the new Rank 4 weapon/armor features that were added in the recent Free Lanes update.
StarUI Compatibility Patches:
- StarUI Inventory || Compatibility Patch
- StarUI Workbench || Compatibility Patch
- StarUI HUD || Compatibility Patch
- StarUI Outpost || Compatibility Patch
- StarUI Ship Builder || Compatibility Patch
Credits:
m8r98a4f2 for their fantastic contribution to the Starfield community. I seriously hope you're still out there doing well. A lot of folks are lost without a solution. For all the work I put into fixing this, I hope it can benefit you in the future, should you return. I can guarantee you know how to fix all this better than I have.
Install (PC Only - Manual install):
Simply copy these files to your current Starfield install directory:
Starfield\Data\Interface
or more specifically:
steamapps\common\Starfield\Data\Interface
You should see StarUI files already present in this folder, and it will ask you to overwrite them. Click yes to overwrite.
Changelog:
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[]NEW: Added support for Presets (when .esm is installed) where some settings can now be managed in-game.[/]
[]Minor performance fixes[/]
- []NEW: Weapon Type icons now have a universal lookup for all weapons (mods, dlc, vanilla) - should work for all weapons that use existing sWeaponTypes (10 variants across 9 languages)[/]
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[]FIX: Fixed issue with sReplaceMode not being applied correctly[/]
[]NEW: Added new option for sRarityColorExotic to allow for a custom color to be set for Rank 4 items[/]
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[]Initial Release - needs more testers and feedback[/]
Special Thanks:
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[]Phayntom - Testing and support[/]
[]LX6R - Testing and support[/]
[]DaveHedgehog54 - Testing and support, Starfield UI development info[/]
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[]Phayntom - Testing and support[/]
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[]NEW: Added support for Presets (when .esm is installed) where some settings can now be managed in-game.[/]
This patch restores StarUI HUD functionality after the Free Lanes update, rebinding key UI elements to work with new Rank 4 weapons and armor. It includes ongoing fixes and improvements until the original mod author returns. Essential for StarUI HUD users who play with Free Lanes.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Essential fix for StarUI HUD users after the Free Lanes update.
- Actively maintained with ongoing fixes (last updated May 2026).
- High community trust with 800 endorsements and 36k downloads.
⚠️ Cons
- Temporary solution — depends on original author's return.
- Only relevant if you use both StarUI HUD and Free Lanes.
- No detailed changelog or install instructions provided.
For StarUI HUD users who play with the Free Lanes update and need their UI working again. Skip if you don't use StarUI HUD or haven't updated to Free Lanes.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have StarUI HUD installed first, then overwrite with this patch.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle file conflicts to avoid breaking the patch.
- Check the mod page for updates after Free Lanes patches, as this is a temporary fix.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Samich
- Version
- 0.5
- Downloads
- 36,774
- Endorsements
- 800
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 4/18/2026
- Updated
- 5/17/2026
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