What Is This MOD?
The default HUD in 7 Days to Die is polished, but as you play, there are moments when you find yourself wishing for “just a bit more information.” This Jakmeister999’s Enhanced HUD (V2.5) appears to be a UI mod that aims to modestly fill in that “little bit extra.” Since it’s the kind of mod that adds practical information around the compass and to item displays without significantly disrupting the vanilla look, it seems well suited to people who don’t care for large-scale overhauls but still want to reduce inconvenience.
Main Features
According to the author’s description, it includes roughly the following improvements.
- Numbered toolbelt slots — Makes it easier to keep track of what you’ve placed in each slot.
- Enhanced information around the compass — Displays player level, core body temperature, air temperature, and elevation. A center marker is also added.
- Date and time shown on the menu screen too (a day-of-the-week display was reportedly added as well).
- A “read” icon — Makes it easy to tell whether books, magazines, and schematics have already been read.
- Customized location information for trader quests (multi-language support, with help from translators).
- The HUD remains readable even in daylight, thanks to adjustments.
- Color-coded text for locked doors and containers, and for unopened/empty containers and vehicles has been added.
- Various fine-tuning appears to have been layered on, such as cleaning up area-entry and location displays and restoring the storm warning message.
All of these are changes aimed at making information “easier to see and understand,” and a notable point is that they don’t alter the game balance itself.
Installation Tips
UI mods generally may need to be installed not only on the server side but also on the client side. Before installing, it’s reassuring to check the Nexus mod description and version compatibility and choose one that matches your own game version. As for the procedure, the basic flow is to place the downloaded Mods folder into the game’s Mods directory. Using it alongside other UI modification mods may cause displays to overlap or conflict, so we recommend first confirming it works on its own before combining it with others. If you use it in multiplayer, checking in advance whether participants need to have matching installations will help you avoid trouble.
Who It’s Recommended For
- Those who want to boost only the readability of information while preserving the vanilla atmosphere
- Those who want to always keep track of finer numbers like toolbelt slot numbers, temperature, and elevation
- Organized types who want to visually manage which books they’ve read and which containers they’ve opened
Conversely, those who want to boldly rebuild the HUD or pack in a huge number of features may find it lacking. It could be described as a modest, carefully made QoL (quality of life) mod that’s just right for people who value practicality over flashiness.
※This article is an introduction based on publicly available information on Nexus, and the finer behavior and supported versions may change with updates. When installing, be sure to check the latest information on the distribution page.