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{{ii}} Minor bugs not fixed officially, but fixed by third-party patches. See [[#Unofficial patches|Unofficial patches]]. | {{ii}} Minor bugs not fixed officially, but fixed by third-party patches. See [[#Unofficial patches|Unofficial patches]]. | ||
{{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]], including Steam Workshop integration. | {{++}} Extensive [[#Modifications|modding community]], including Steam Workshop integration. | ||
+ | {{++}} Performance has been greatly improved with subsequent patches<ref>[http://www.bethblog.com/2011/12/07/skyrim-update-1-3-now-on-steam/ Skyrim Update 1.3 now on Steam (Updated) | Bethesda Blog]</ref><ref>[http://forums.bethsoft.com/topic/1338171-tesval-thread-6/ TESVAL Thread 6 - Bethesda Softworks Forums]</ref><ref>[http://www.dev-c.com/skyrim/skyboost/ Skyrim Skyboost - AB Software Development]</ref> | ||
{{--}} Locked at 60 FPS. The physics and any other simulations are tied to the game's framerate, causing problems if unlocked. | {{--}} Locked at 60 FPS. The physics and any other simulations are tied to the game's framerate, causing problems if unlocked. | ||
{{--}} Graphics glitches present on [[Nvidia (GPU)#SLI|Nvidia SLI]]. [[Nvidia (GPU)#Disable SLI|Disable SLI]]. | {{--}} Graphics glitches present on [[Nvidia (GPU)#SLI|Nvidia SLI]]. [[Nvidia (GPU)#Disable SLI|Disable SLI]]. | ||
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{{++}} Required by many mods such as SkyUI. Enables advanced scripting capabilities. Simply extract into the main Skyrim path. | {{++}} Required by many mods such as SkyUI. Enables advanced scripting capabilities. Simply extract into the main Skyrim path. | ||
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|SKSE Tweaks}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|SKSE Tweaks|ref=<ref>[http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/50471/ Memory Blocks Log at Skyrim Nexus]</ref>}} |
{{ii}}Reduces Save Game Bloat | {{ii}}Reduces Save Game Bloat | ||
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− | {{ii}}Fixes infinite loading screens and Improves stability | + | {{ii}}Fixes infinite loading screens and Improves stability |
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− | {{Fixbox/fix|Self-shadowing tweak|ref=<ref>http://itcprosolutions.com/skyrimguides/tweak_guide.htm#selfshadow</ref>}} | + | {{Fixbox/fix|Self-shadowing tweak|ref=<ref>[http://itcprosolutions.com/skyrimguides/tweak_guide.htm#selfshadow Skyrim Tweak Guide 2.3]</ref>}} |
# Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\SkyrimPrefs.ini</code> | # Open <code>{{p|userprofile}}\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\SkyrimPrefs.ini</code> | ||
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
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Bethesda Softworks | |
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Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 2011 |
Key points
- Minor bugs not fixed officially, but fixed by third-party patches. See Unofficial patches.
- Extensive modding community, including Steam Workshop integration.
- Performance has been greatly improved with subsequent patches[1][2][3]
- Locked at 60 FPS. The physics and any other simulations are tied to the game's framerate, causing problems if unlocked.
- Graphics glitches present 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 | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Ubisoft Store | UK version, some languages may be missing. |
- 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.[4][5]
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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High Resolution Texture Pack | 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
SKSE
- Required by many mods such as SkyUI. Enables advanced scripting capabilities. Simply extract into the main Skyrim path.
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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 its own client.
OneTweak
- Provides a native borderless mode along with some other important memory fixes.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
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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Instructions |
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Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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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 |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D |
Headsets | |||
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SteamVR | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer (compatibility list). | ||
Oculus VR (LibOVR) | See Skyrim and Oculus Rift with a fixed HUD. | ||
Windows Mixed Reality | This game might be playable with the Revive Compatibility Layer. |
Devices | |||
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Tracked motion controllers | |||
Traditional controller | |||
Keyboard/Mouse |
Issues fixed
General troubleshooting
Instructions |
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Blurry text/font
Instructions |
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Game stutters when playing on a laptop
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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.[6][7]
Instructions |
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Sneak breaks when reloading a save
Instructions |
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Infinite Loading Screens
Instructions |
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Other information
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.
- Skyrim S.T.E.P. - A Extensive guide to enhancing skyrim with the best mods, tweaks and settings.
- Steam Workshop, Skyrim - Subscribed mods are automatically installed and updated.
Remove screen tearing and smoothing mouse movements
Instructions |
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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 | AMD Radeon 4890 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 260 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
- ↑ Skyrim Update 1.3 now on Steam (Updated) | Bethesda Blog
- ↑ TESVAL Thread 6 - Bethesda Softworks Forums
- ↑ Skyrim Skyboost - AB Software Development
- ↑ The Complete Elder Scrolls Collection comes to PC this September (Updated) | Bethesda Blog
- ↑ Elder Scrolls Retail · SubID: 29901 · Steam Database
- ↑ Mouse control isn't working. - Skyrim Technical Support - The Nexus Forums
- ↑ Tested by Pridit
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