StarUI Workbench - 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
- 👍 2.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #82 of 192 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
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Requirements:
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[]StarUI Workbench - 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 Workbench", 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
Known Issues:
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[]Some issues may exist in the base game that show strange behavior. This includes:[/]
[] Odd Quality choices being given (downgrades offered on some weapons)
[] Strange issues with Legend Mod 4 missing from certain weapons that existed PRIOR to Free Lanes update[/]
[]Other Starfield mods that modify what's available on weapons could be impacted[/]
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:
- []Major FIX: Some modifications with tracked items will now render columns appropriately, no longer resulting is extremely broken rows[/]
- []FIX: Reroll column visual bug; would use improper column color under certain conditions[/]
[]NEW: Added the Reroll count to the Legendary Mod list, showing how many rerolls are required until you can pick the mod you want[/]
[*]NEW: Weapon Type icons now have a universal lookup for all we
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[]Some issues may exist in the base game that show strange behavior. This includes:[/]
This patch restores StarUI Workbench functionality after the Free Lanes update, fixing crafting issues and adding support for Rank 4 Mods. It includes ongoing fixes until the original author returns. Essential for Starfield players using StarUI Workbench post-update.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- High community trust with 896 endorsements and over 30k downloads.
- Actively maintained with updates as recent as April 2026.
- Fills a critical gap left by the original mod author's absence.
⚠️ Cons
- Temporary solution—will be obsolete if the original author returns.
- Requires the base StarUI Workbench mod to function.
- May not cover all issues introduced by the Free Lanes update.
For Starfield players who rely on StarUI Workbench and have updated to the Free Lanes patch. Essential if you're experiencing crafting bugs or can't use Rank 4 mods. Skip if you don't use StarUI Workbench or haven't updated the game.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Ensure you have the base StarUI Workbench mod installed before adding this patch.
- Check the mod's posts section for any known issues or load order recommendations.
- If you're using a mod manager, let it handle file overwrites to avoid conflicts.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Starfield Mods
- Author
- Samich
- Version
- 0.4.2
- Downloads
- 30,824
- Endorsements
- 896
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 4/15/2026
- Updated
- 4/29/2026
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