Fly-by Lockbox
⚪ Last updated 2023⚠️ Install Order · 1 step
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
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #4 of 140 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod will open lockboxes within 2-10km range and spawn their content.
If you have Fly-by Looting mod running, you will also loot the spawn items.
Enter scanner mode 'shift-2' to temporary disable the opening function.
Version 3.x compatible.
Change log:
1. 04 - moved text to T files.
1. 05 - added Russian texts. Thanks Alexalsp!
1. 06 - added German texts. Thanks X2return!
1. 07 - changed range to match fly-by looting rangers. Thanks PiC0!
1. 08 - added disabled state while player is in scanner mode. Thanks arsharlahy!
1. 11 - added a fix to unstuck the paranid story mission.
Fly-by Lockbox automatically opens lockboxes within 2-10km and spawns their contents, with optional integration for Fly-by Looting to also collect items. It includes a scanner mode toggle and multi-language support. Ideal for Star Citizen players who want to streamline looting without manual interaction.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge time-saver for looting runs—no more manual lockbox opening.
- Community favorite with 862 endorsements and 27k downloads.
- Actively maintained with multiple updates and translation support.
⚠️ Cons
- Requires Fly-by Looting for full functionality, so you need two mods.
- Range is tied to Fly-by Looting's range, which might not suit all playstyles.
- Potential compatibility issues with other mods that alter lockbox behavior.
For Star Citizen players who do lots of looting and want to automate the tedious lockbox opening. If you already use Fly-by Looting, this is a no-brainer. Skip if you prefer manual looting or don't want extra mod dependencies.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure you have Fly-by Looting installed and updated to the latest version for seamless integration.
- Use Shift-2 to enter scanner mode when you need to temporarily stop auto-opening, like during missions.
- If you're not using Fly-by Looting, this mod still opens lockboxes but won't collect the loot automatically.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- X4foundations Mods
- Author
- TheAssailer
- Version
- 1.11
- Downloads
- 27,705
- Endorsements
- 862
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 12/16/2018
- Updated
- 7/28/2023
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