Increased Highlight Distance
starfield — Mods & Enhancements
Increases the default distance of objects highlighted by the scanner. A simple gameplay tweak for players who want to spot items from further away. With 1,900 endorsements and 86,056 downloads, it's a popular quality-of-life mod, last updated in December 2023.
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Downloads: 86,056 | Endorsements: 1,900💡 Notes
By JustAnOrdinaryGuy | v1.3 | 1,900 endorsements
🎯 Tips & Tricks
If the game has an Easy Anti-Cheat (EAC) or similar, ensure the mod is compatible or disable EAC for modded play.
Test the new highlight distance in a dense area to see if it feels too generous or just right.
Check the mod's comments section for any reported issues with specific game versions.
🔧 Troubleshooting
Mod not working
Check load order and required dependencies. Read the full mod description.
⚠️ Common Mistakes
- Installing multiple mods that modify the same files without checking compatibility
👍 Pros
- Community-approved with 1,900 endorsements and over 86k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says—no bloat, just a useful range boost.
- Lightweight and likely compatible with most setups since it's a simple tweak.
👎 Cons
- No detailed description—you won't know the exact new distance until you test it.
- Last updated in December 2023—may not be compatible with future game patches.
- Only affects scanner highlight distance; no other features or customization.