Companion status bar enhancement (updated)

The mod adds a HUDFramework element that can display up to 20 companions, displaying their health, AP and some inventory counters - as well as optional custom portraits.

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Updated on October 2nd:

Version 1.0.6

• Codsworth's icon will now display correctly.

Updated on September 22nd:

Version 1.0.5a

• Fixed a bug in swf files where the game would sometimes crash if the save already showed follower status. Mainly affecting console players, but this keeps both versions on the same code base.

Updated on September 4th:

Version 1.0.5

• Fixed a bug where removing multiple companion bars would cause the companion bars to be crowded together after completing a Sims Settlement 2 raid.

Updated on March 7, 2026:

1.0.4 - Fixed a bug that could cause non-standard companions to permanently appear as party members in CSE after death.

Updated on November 8th:

1.0.3 - Added reset minion option to MCM and Holotapes. This will clear your follower bar and redisplay the bar for your current companion.

Updated on October 19th:

1.0.2 - Fixed an issue that could prevent CSE from registering correctly in HUDFramework.

::What's this?

HUD module that displays companion status.

Companion Status Enhanced is based on registrator2000's awesome Companion Status HUD, and inspired by the beautification options of Tooun Remastered's Companion Status UI.

This takes those ideas and expands on them, adding customizability, custom icon support, and a tracking system to locate injured and downed companions on the battlefield.

:: Prerequisites

Fallout 4 - Version 1.10.163.0 or higher

HUD frame

:: How to use?

Shortly after installation, a status section should appear in the upper right corner, assuming you have a companion. This will react to them taking damage and using AP. It also has default tracking for Stimpaks and Grenades.

If a portrait icon is available for a character, that icon will also be displayed - otherwise the default Vault Boy icon will be displayed in place of their portrait. (See the miscellaneous files for a tutorial on adding a custom portrait icon to CSE!

Custom HUD

You can customize where the HUD is displayed, whether to show portraits, scale, and when the HUD is displayed in the CSE Hologram Strip, which can be crafted at the Chemistry Workbench. These controls and some hotkey position/zoom controls are available to MCM users.

Tracking system

Tracking options are included in the holotape. These will enable missions to track your companions using objective markers under a variety of conditions, such as only when they are downed and require a Stimpak.

Color Portrait

To get a colorful portrait, change the HUD color to white. You can do this under Settings > Display and move the three HUD color sliders all the way to the right.

:: SIM SETTLEMENTS 2 supported

CSE includes custom icons for most characters in the game in Sim Settlements 2.

For SS3 players participating in the assault mechanic introduced in Chapter 2, this will automatically hook and display soldiers once the assault begins, even if they are not technically companions. Combined with CSE's tracking system, this is a great way to find and tag your team.

:: Known issues

CSE HUD elements may end up taking on a red tint if you hover over an item that can be stolen. This is because the HUD frame will in some cases attach itself to the crosshair, so anything that changes the crosshair color will affect everything attached to it. This is not a problem we can solve.

:: Acknowledgments

registrator2000 - used to create the HUDFramework and Companion Status HUD, which are the basis of this project.

ErikaEmber - Created all the wonderful character icons for the base game/DLC companions and SS2 characters.

Ideki - Help extend the codebase provided by registrator2000 so that we can have a customizable/injectable version of the Companion Status HUD.

kinggath - Code Monkey.

ohnno - special thanks for creati …