Waypoints NextGen is a Vintage Story mod by iSanax. Waypoints NextGen upgrades map markers with 200+ icons, HEX colors, a redesigned editor, scaling controls and quick target-based waypoint creation.
Why this mod is worth installing
This client-side QoL mod is useful for players who keep many map markers and want to identify locations quickly. It also suits anyone who prefers precise colors, custom icons and less repetitive waypoint editing.
What Waypoints NextGen adds
Waypoints NextGen keeps the familiar map system but replaces the cumbersome marker workflow with redesigned Add and Edit windows. More than 200 SVG icons are grouped into categories, making it easier to find symbols for bases, resources, travel points and other locations. The picker combines vanilla and modded icons in one interface.
The editor includes an integrated icon and color preview, so the marker’s appearance is visible before saving. Colors can be selected from curated defaults, entered as HEX values or stored in a custom palette. The last category and palette tab are remembered, while recent manual waypoint details can be reused when no target profile applies.
Map readability is improved through high-resolution icon caching, generated underlays and configurable outlines. Icon size and outline thickness can be adjusted separately, and the player marker can remain above waypoint symbols when the map becomes crowded.
A quick-add feature can inspect a block or creature and suggest a waypoint name, position, icon and color from its technical data. Saved profiles can automatically supply the appearance for familiar targets, while separate shortcuts let you open a normal editor or the mod settings.
Waypoints NextGen overview
The redesigned waypoint workflow adds categorized icons, precise HEX colors, scaling controls and target suggestions while keeping the standard Vintage Story map.
Create a marker in seconds
Edit icons and colors with a live preview
The waypoint window combines icon and color selection with a live preview of the fill and outline. Categories make the large icon library easier to browse, and the last used category can be remembered.
Keep waypoint icons readable
High-resolution caching, underlays and outlines help icons stand out against different map backgrounds. Icon scale and outline thickness are independent, while the player marker can stay above waypoint symbols.
Start without manual configuration
The mod creates its required settings and default target profiles automatically when the game starts. Saved target profiles can also be restored from the mod settings.
Where to download Waypoints NextGen
The official Vintage Story Mod DB page is the right place to get the current release through the in-game mod manager.