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{{++}} A wide array of bugs have been fixed through the community patches. See [[#Unofficial patches|Unofficial patches]]. | {{++}} A wide array of bugs have been fixed through the community patches. See [[#Unofficial patches|Unofficial patches]]. | ||
{{++}} Active modding community, more mods can be found [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/ here] | {{++}} Active modding community, more mods can be found [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/ here] | ||
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− | |120 fps notes = Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS | + | |120 fps notes = Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS without first editing a configuration file.<ref name="High FPS"/> See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]. |
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===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]]=== | ||
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} [[Nvidia]] have added a [[Glossary:Frame rate capping|FPS cap]] fail-safe to the game. Use [[NVIDIA Profile Inspector]] to disable FPS cap. |
− | {{Fixbox|description= | + | {{Fixbox|description=Fix for high FPS|ref=<ref name="High FPS">[https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/5aao95/possible_fix_to_allow_skyrim_to_run_on_120fps/ Possible fix to allow Skyrim to run on 120fps monitors - Reddit]</ref>|fix= |
# Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Go to the [[#Game data|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
− | # Open {{ | + | # Open {{file|Skyrim.ini}}. |
− | # Add <code>fMaxTime=(1 / | + | # Under section <code>[Display]</code> add line <code>iPresentInterval=0</code> |
− | + | # Add the section <code>[HAVOK]</code> and under it add line <code>fMaxTime=(1 / Desired refresh rate)</code> to correct the physics, e.g. for a 144 Hz monitor you would add <code>fMaxTime=0.0069</code>. | |
− | + | {{ii}} Skyrim must still be limited to the new refresh rate in order to avoid glitches | |
− | {{ii}} This tweak allows playing the game at high frame rates without the | + | {{ii}} This tweak allows playing the game at high frame rates without the known problems that occur. It is possible this fix will negatively affect scripts and cause unforeseen issues. Use at your own risk. |
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|physics = Havok | |physics = Havok | ||
− | |physics notes = Physics are tied to frame rate. Going over 60 FPS will cause physics issues.<ref name="FPS"/> | + | |physics notes = Physics are tied to frame rate. Going over 60 FPS will cause physics issues unless config files are edited.<ref name="High FPS"/> |
|audio = | |audio = | ||
|audio notes = | |audio notes = |
Revision as of 02:25, 3 April 2018
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
Release dates | |
Windows | November 11, 2011 |
This page is for the original release. For the Special Edition, see The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. For the VR version, see The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.
Key points
- A wide array of bugs have been fixed through the community patches. See Unofficial patches.
- Active modding community, more mods can be found here
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Also available in The Elder Scrolls Anthology. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
- All versions require Steam DRM.
- Owners of Skyrim and all DLC received The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for free (limited time offer, ended on release date of Special Ed.)[1]
Version differences
- The Elder Scrolls Anthology includes Arena, Daggerfall, Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim along with all the main expansions and DLC.
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Legendary Edition is a complete edition of Skyrim with all its DLC.
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
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Dawnguard | Available here. | |
Dragonborn | Available here. | |
Hearthfire | Available here. | |
High Resolution Texture Pack | Free. Available here. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Modify configuration file[2] |
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Go to <path-to-game>\Data\Video and delete BGS_Logo.bik [3]
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Enabling data files
Modify configuration file[2] |
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Mods
- Before installing any mods, SKSE and either Nexus Mod Manager or Mod Organizer should be installed.
Unofficial patches
- Community-created patches which fix many issues which otherwise remain unresolved in the official patches, such as rendering issues and subtitle coding errors.
- Unofficial Skyrim Legendary Edition Patch
Mod Organizer
- Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the installation folder clean.
- Features a configuration editor, the SKSE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.
SkyUI
- SkyUI is required by certain mods in order to tweak and configure them.
- Advanced user interface, optimized for keyboard and mouse usage while being highly customizable.
SKSE
- Available as a Steam-based mod for ease-of-use.
- Required by most mods.
Save bloating cleaner[citation needed] |
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This is a partial fix for loose scripts, more advanced editing is required in order to remove broken scripts which may be stuck on the game's currently used thread.
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Memory Management Fix[citation needed] |
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This fixes crashes and infinite loading screens that occur when the game engine fails to allocate more memory than the engine was originally intended to due to modding.[4]
DefaultHeapInitialAllocMB=768 ScrapHeapSizeMB=256 Notes
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ENB
- Use the installation instructions from the preset if used
- Fixes issue when there is no more available video memory, a problem that occurs when using high resolution texture mods.
- Allows for significant graphical improvements, such as real-time reflections, image-based lighting, and volumetric sky rendering.
- Can force V-sync, frame limiter, and Borderless-Windowed mode.
Installing ENB Without graphical improvements[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | %USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim\Saves\ |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Stores up to 200 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
Modify configuration file[2] |
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=X fDefaultFOV=X fDefaultWorldFOV=X
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Console command[5] |
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Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Enable improved AF for Nvidia graphics cards[6] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify configuration file[2] |
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Fast Sync tweak
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Frame rate (FPS)
- Nvidia have added a FPS cap fail-safe to the game. Use NVIDIA Profile Inspector to disable FPS cap.
Fix for high FPS[7] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Mute on focus lost
Modify configuration file[8] |
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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 |
Issues fixed
Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on Nvidia graphics cards
- The official Ambient Occlusion flag
0x00000029
has bleeding issues.[9]
Use Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000032 instead[9]
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Blurry text
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Stuttering on a laptop
- This fix only applies to laptops running on Windows 7.
Changing the maximum processor state[citation needed] |
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Quiet audio
- Skyrim has multiple issues with Realtek HD boards.
Change the Realtek HD Audio settings[10] |
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Enable loudness equalization[11] |
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Notes
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Crash on startup
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Slowdown and stutter in cities
Disabling the official high resolution texture pack[citation needed] |
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Allow pressing Alt+F4 to close the game
Use Elys Alt+F4 Tweak[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Double cursor after Alt+Tab
Use Double cursor fix[citation needed] |
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Use OneTweak[citation needed] |
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Mouse not responding
- After playing Watch Dogs the mouse may become unresponsive.
Close the game and restart the computer[12] |
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Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Physics are tied to frame rate. Going over 60 FPS will cause physics issues unless config files are edited.[7] |
Interface | Scaleform | 3.3.92[13] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99f |
Enabling shadows to be cast from trees and rocks
Instructions[14] |
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[Display] bTreesReceiveShadows=1 bDrawLandShadows=1
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Continue rendering in the background
Set always active[8] |
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Skyrim Configurator
- Allows the game to be fully tweaked.
- Certain tweaks are unstable and may break the game.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista, 7 | 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 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Games with Steam Cloud support may also store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/72850/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (72850) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ BethesdaGameStudios on Twitter: "If you own #Skyrim and all its add-ons or own Legendary Edition on Steam, you'll get a free upgrade to Skyrim Special Edition on Oct 28 #BE3"
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Guide:Skyrim Configuration Settings - S.T.E.P. Project Wiki
- ↑ Is there a way to disable the intro video of Skyrim? - Arqade
- ↑ Skyrim Mod Sanctuary 84 : Skyrim Memory Patch (Fix freezes and crashes)
- ↑ How do I adjust the FOV for Skyrim? - Arqade
- ↑ http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide#5
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 Possible fix to allow Skyrim to run on 120fps monitors - Reddit
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 How-To: Alt tab without pausing the game: skyrim
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread
- ↑ Skyrim Volume is too low - Steam Users' Forums (retrieved)
- ↑ How can I increase Skyrim's Volume? - StackExchange: Arquade
- ↑ Mouse control isn't working. - Skyrim Technical Support - The Nexus Forums
- ↑ Verified by User:Hawaii_Beach on 2017-06-16
- Search for "gfxVersion" in the game exe
- ↑ Skyrim Tweak Guide 2.3