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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
+ | ===Skip intro videos=== | ||
+ | {{Fixbox|1= | ||
+ | {{Fixbox/fix|Skip intro logos|}} | ||
+ | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Skyrim.ini</code> | ||
+ | # Under the <code>[General]</code> section, add <code><code>sIntroSequence=</code> | ||
+ | }} | ||
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===Unofficial patches=== | ===Unofficial patches=== | ||
+ | {{++}} Best installed along with a Mod Manager such as [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1334/ Mod Organizer]. | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19 Unofficial Skyrim Patch] | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/19 Unofficial Skyrim Patch] | ||
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{{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491 Unofficial Dawnguard Patch] | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/23491 Unofficial Dawnguard Patch] | ||
+ | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31083 Unofficial Dragonborn Patch] | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127 Unofficial Hearthfire Patch] | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25127 Unofficial Hearthfire Patch] | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/ | + | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/31255 Unofficial High Resolution Patch] |
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+ | ====[http://skse.silverlock.org/ SKSE]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Required by many mods such as SkyUI. Enables advanced scripting capabilities. | ||
+ | ====[http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/3863 SkyUI]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Advanced menu interface. Optimized for keyboard and mouse control, supports advanced sorting, search and scaling. | ||
+ | ====[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1334/ Mod Organizer]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization to keep the installation folder clean. | ||
+ | {{++}} Can easily directly download mods from the Skyrim Nexus through it's own client. | ||
+ | ====[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/40706/? OneTweak]==== | ||
+ | {{++}} Provides a native borderless mode along with some other important memory fixes. | ||
− | ===Utilities=== | + | ===Modding Utilities=== |
− | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/ | + | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/814/ Skyrim Configurator], A GUI configuration file editor for Skyrim. |
{{ii}} [https://loot.github.io/ LOOT] (successor of BOSS), third-party pre-launcher. Resolves some mod incompatibilities. | {{ii}} [https://loot.github.io/ LOOT] (successor of BOSS), third-party pre-launcher. Resolves some mod incompatibilities. | ||
{{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1840/ Wrye Bash], third-party mod manager. Resolves some mod incompatibilities and opens game settings for edits. | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/1840/ Wrye Bash], third-party mod manager. Resolves some mod incompatibilities and opens game settings for edits. | ||
− | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/ | + | {{ii}} [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/25859/ TES5Edit] - Used for merging patches and cleaning plugins and master files |
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===Modifications=== | ===Modifications=== | ||
− | {{--}} Some mods are incompatible | + | {{--}} Some mods are either incompatible or need to overwrite other similar mods. Read any compatibility notes before installing multiple mods. |
− | + | {{mm}} [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/ Nexus Mods, Skyrim] - Third party mods distributor. | |
− | {{mm}} [http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/ Nexus Mods, Skyrim] | + | {{mm}} [http://www.skyrimgems.com/ Skyrim G.E.M.S.] - A varied collection of some of the most known and possibly useful mods. |
− | {{mm}} [http://www.skyrimgems.com/ Skyrim G.E.M.S.] | + | {{mm}} [http://steamcommunity.com/workshop/skyrim Steam Workshop, Skyrim] - Subscribed mods are automatically installed and updated. |
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===Enable multi-CPU=== | ===Enable multi-CPU=== | ||
[http://itcprosolutions.com/skyrimguides/tweak_guide.htm#multicpu Follow this link and its instructions.] Do not touch ''ANY'' files located in the steam folder, use only the Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini located in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\</code> unless told otherwise by a mod author. | [http://itcprosolutions.com/skyrimguides/tweak_guide.htm#multicpu Follow this link and its instructions.] Do not touch ''ANY'' files located in the steam folder, use only the Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini located in <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\</code> unless told otherwise by a mod author. | ||
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===Remove screen tearing and smoothing mouse movements=== | ===Remove screen tearing and smoothing mouse movements=== | ||
{{Fixbox|1= | {{Fixbox|1= |
Revision as of 17:08, 17 September 2014
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Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 2011 |
Key points
- Minor bugs not fixed officially, but fixed by third-party patches.
- Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration.
- Physics/timing glitches above 60 FPS. Enable vsync or limit frame rate (high refresh monitors must limit FPS).
- Graphics glitches on Nvidia SLI. Disable SLI.
- Official patch causes lip sync glitches; character's mouths move inconsistently with speech. No fix available.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | Retail DVD and digital. | |||
Amazon.com | The Elder Scrolls Anthology. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store |
- All versions require Steam.
Version differences
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Legendary Edition is a complete edition with all DLC.
- The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim together with all expansions and DLC.
- The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes a single Steam key that unlocks Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim along with all expansions and DLC.[1][2]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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High Resolution Textures | Free download. | |
Hearthfire | ||
Dawnguard | ||
Dragonborn |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Instructions |
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Unofficial patches
- Best installed along with a Mod Manager such as Mod Organizer.
- Unofficial Skyrim Patch
- Unofficial Dawnguard Patch
- Unofficial Dragonborn Patch
- Unofficial Hearthfire Patch
- Unofficial High Resolution Patch
SKSE
- Required by many mods such as SkyUI. Enables advanced scripting capabilities.
SkyUI
- Advanced menu interface. Optimized for keyboard and mouse control, supports advanced sorting, search and scaling.
Mod Organizer
- Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization to keep the installation folder clean.
- Can easily directly download mods from the Skyrim Nexus through it's own client.
OneTweak
- Provides a native borderless mode along with some other important memory fixes.
Modding Utilities
- Skyrim Configurator, A GUI configuration file editor for Skyrim.
- LOOT (successor of BOSS), third-party pre-launcher. Resolves some mod incompatibilities.
- Wrye Bash, third-party mod manager. Resolves some mod incompatibilities and opens game settings for edits.
- TES5Edit - Used for merging patches and cleaning plugins and master files
Modifications
- Some mods are either incompatible or need to overwrite other similar mods. Read any compatibility notes before installing multiple mods.
- Nexus Mods, Skyrim - Third party mods distributor.
- Skyrim G.E.M.S. - A varied collection of some of the most known and possibly useful mods.
- Steam Workshop, Skyrim - Subscribed mods are automatically installed and updated.
Remove screen tearing and smoothing mouse movements
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
- You can import/export saved games from/to the Xbox 360 version by following this guide.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Enable shadows for trees and rocks
Instructions |
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- Setting bDrawLandShadows=1 may greatly increase the amount of shadow striping on the ground, even with mods such as Realistic Lighting Overhaul.
Tweak rendering distance
Instructions |
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Field of view (FOV)
Instructions |
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Czech | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Issues fixed
General troubleshooting
Instructions |
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Blurry text/font
Instructions |
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Game stutters when playing on a laptop
Instructions |
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Quiet audio
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Crash on launcher or starting game
Instructions |
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Stuttering in first person
Instructions |
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Extreme stuttering/slowdowns when looking around in cities
Instructions |
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Media keys not working
Instructions |
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Mouse not responding
- After playing Watch Dogs, the game may become unresponsive to your mouse.[3][4]
Instructions |
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Other information
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | |
Processor (CPU) | Dual Core 2.0 GHz | Quad-core Intel or AMD |
System memory (RAM) | 2 GB | 4 GB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 6 GB | 8 GB |
Video card (GPU) | 512 MB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 AMD Radeon 4890 1 GB of VRAM DirectX 9.0c compatible |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/72850/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (72850) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
References
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