Steel UI is a comprehensive interface overhaul designed to modernize the 7 Days to Die experience while maintaining the rugged, post-apocalyptic aesthetic. It replaces the blocky, dated vanilla HUD with a sleek, high-information design optimized for 1.0 Stable.
The standout feature of Steel UI is the intelligent grouping of vital stats. Instead of tucking health and stamina in the corner, Steel UI provides highly visible, color-coded bars that respond dynamically to status effects like hunger, thirst, and fatigue.
Steel UI isn't just about looks; it's built for readability. The contrast ratios have been carefully adjusted to ensure the HUD remains usable in the glaring sun of the desert and the pitch black of deep mines. It also reduces "screen clutter," providing a wider field of view for spotting looming threats.
Steel UI is a "top-level" UI mod. It is generally compatible with modlets, but may conflict with other major HUD overhauls like AGF HUD Plus. It is highly recommended for use with Quartz for the ultimate interface experience.
| Step | Action | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Download | Obtain the 1.0 Stable version from Nexus Mods or 7daystodiemods.com. |
| 2 | EAC Check | EAC ON compatible. |
| 3 | Extract | Extract to your 7 Days To Die/Mods/ folder. |
| 4 | Verify | Press F1 in-game and check for the 'SteelUI' entry in the initialization log. |