
Ortho Minimap
An experimental minimap using an orthographic scene capture
Description
Ortho Minimap

(TODO: update screenshot)
Description
This is an experimental minimap using an orthographic scene capture. It is shown by default, press J (default keybind) to toggle the minimap. You can change various settings in the mod configs, and the new values take effect immediately. Because the minimap is little more than a camera floating somewhere above the player, it shows things like buildings.
Known issues
- Some things use LODs in the minimap, not sure how to fix that without killing performance.
- Not all foliage is shown in the minimap, it likely depends on foliage render distance.
- Using very large values for capture size will make the game lag.
- Holograms don't show up in the minimap (building holograms will show up as regular buildings).
- Map markers, stamps and pings do not appear in the minimap.
Workarounds
- Using the [Unreal Engine console](https://satisfactory.wiki.gg/wiki/Console), forcing max LOD on things as well as adjusting distance scales might make things show up in the map, but it will hurt the framerate.
To do
- Integrate with in-game map, add support for map markers, stamps and pings.
- Add an option to make the minimap round, make the map rotate (instead of just rotating the arrow).
Versions
How to Install Ortho Minimap on Your Server
Order Satisfactory Server
Order a Satisfactory server with at least 4 GB RAM (6 GB recommended). For multiplayer: per 4 players.
Install Mod
Open the mod manager in the dashboard and search for "Ortho Minimap". Installation dependencies are installed automatically.
Restart Server
Restart the server so the mod is loaded. Players need to have the mod installed locally as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ortho Minimap not working after update β what to do?
After a Satisfactory update, mods need to be updated. Check ficsit.app whether Ortho Minimap has been updated for the new game version. With Mado Hosting: open the mod manager and click "Update All". If the mod hasn't been updated yet, temporarily remove it so the server starts.
Ortho Minimap causing crashes in multiplayer β solution
Most common cause: all players must have exactly the same mod version installed. Check server logs for "ModMismatch" or "Version Conflict". Ensure all players use Ortho Minimap v3.1.1 and the same SML. With Mado Hosting, Satisfactory servers run with 6 GB RAM for stable multiplayer performance.
Is Ortho Minimap compatible with other Satisfactory mods?
Ortho Minimap uses the Satisfactory Mod Loader (SML). Generally, SML-based mods are cross-compatible, but mods modifying the same game systems can cause conflicts. Test new mod combinations on a backup save. The Mado dashboard automatically detects known conflicts and warns you.
Rent Ortho Minimap Server
Play Ortho Minimap on your own Satisfactory server with mod support.
Mod Information
- Author
- Rex (Th3Fanbus)
- Latest Version
- v3.1.1
- Created
- March 4, 2024
- Last Updated
- July 8, 2026
- Source Code
- GitHub β