Map Display Name Escape Codes for RPG Maker MZ

Add icons, colors, variables, and other text codes directly to your map names!

By default, RPG Maker MZ displays map names as plain text. This plugin enables the use of RPG Maker's built-in escape codes within Map Display Names, giving you complete control over how location names appear during gameplay.

Perfect for adding visual flair, dungeon icons, region markers, quest indicators, and more.

Features

✓ Use icon codes in map display names (\I[x])

✓ Use color codes (\C[x])

✓ Display game variables (\V[x])

✓ Display actor names (\N[x])

✓ Display party member names (\P[x])

✓ Supports standard RPG Maker MZ text escape codes

✓ Lightweight and easy to use

✓ No plugin commands required

✓ Compatible with existing map name display events

Examples

Dungeon Icon

\I[87] Crystal Caverns 

Displays an icon before the map name.

Colored Location Name

\C[4]Seaglass Cove 

Displays the map name in color.

Dynamic Region Name

\I[64] Region \V[1] 

Displays a map name using a variable value.

How to Use

1. Install the plugin.
2. Open the Map Properties window.
3. Enter your desired escape codes directly into the Display Name field.
4. Launch the game.

The Map Name Display window will automatically process the escape codes when shown.

Great For

• JRPGs
• Adventure games
• Dungeon crawlers
• Retro RPGs
• MMORPG-style area notifications
• Quest and chapter markers
• Visual region categorization

Compatibility

• RPG Maker MZ
• Works with the default Map Name Display system
• Designed to be lightweight and plugin-friendly

Why This Plugin?

Many developers want their map names to be more visually interesting, but the default Map Display Name field only supports plain text.

This plugin removes that limitation, allowing you to use the same escape codes you're already familiar with from Show Text events.

Create professional-looking area notifications with icons, colors, and dynamic information in seconds.

Simple. Lightweight. Plug-and-play. Enhance your map name displays without changing your workflow.

Requirements

• RPG Maker MZ

Terms of Use

• You may use this plugin in both free and commercial projects. NSFW allowed.
• Credit required: "Plugin by Solohack3r Studios".
• You may edit the plugin for personal or project-specific use.
• Do not resell or redistribute the raw plugin file as your own.