
Waypoint Distance HUD for RDR2
A lightweight script that displays the distance to your active waypoint on-screen in real time. It uses native functions to detect the waypoint, calculate the distance from the player, and render the text in the top-left corner. Simple, clean, and always active while a waypoint is set.
This update introduces a set of powerful features to enhance the user experience and provide full control over the waypoint distance display in-game:
📢 New features in version 2.0:
🟢 Move text using arrow keys:
Using
You can now reposition the on-screen text using
Ctrl + ← / ↑ / ↓ / →
This allows you to place the text anywhere on the screen to suit your preference.
🟢 Precise positioning mode:
Fine control has been added using:
Ctrl + Shift + Arrow Keys
This moves the text in very small steps, perfect for precise alignment.
🟢 Hold-to-move support:
When you hold down any arrow key, the text will continue moving until the key is released, allowing smooth and flexible adjustment.
🟢 Change font size in-game:
Using the shortcut:
Ctrl + F1
You can switch between 3 font sizes: small, medium, and large.
🟢 Automatic settings saving:
Any changes to the text position or font size are saved automatically
DistanceSettings.ini
No manual saving is required — your settings are restored automatically when the game is launched.
🔄 Update 1.0 – Show Waypoint Distance Script
This initial release introduced a simple and effective feature:
📢 Main feature in version 1.0:
🟢 Display waypoint distance on screen
The script displays the distance between the player and the active waypoint in the top-left corner of the screen. The value updates automatically as the player moves or changes the waypoint location.
🧩 Installation Steps
1 – Download Script Hook RDR2
2 – Open the ZIP file and copy the following files
ScriptHookRDR2.dll
dinput8.dll
NativeTrainer.asi (optional)
Paste them into your main Red Dead Redemption 2 folder next to RDR2.exe
3 – Download the Show Waypoint Distance On-Screen script
Extract the .asi file from the archive
4 – Copy the script file and place it in the same folder as ScriptHookRDR2.dll
5 – Launch the game and the waypoint distance will appear automatically on the screen whenever a waypoint is active
Credits:
B77x