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RaTcHeT302 (talk | contribs) (Figure it out yourself, stop adding that ugly cleanup tag just for that single thing. The game is ment to be run at 60 FPS, you can't fix the engine just like that. If you find a fix then just add the stupid thing.) |
RaTcHeT302 (talk | contribs) (Please just leave the key points like this, I've worded them in a certain specific way, you somehow managed to make them sound weirder. I'll see what I can do to incorporate whatever you want to say better I guess?) |
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− | {{++}} A wide array of bugs | + | {{++}} 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 [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/ here] and [http://skyrimgems.com/ here]. |
{{--}} Due to the fixed time step the game has been limited to 60 FPS, disabling the frame limiter will result in the physics behaving incorrectly. | {{--}} Due to the fixed time step the game has been limited to 60 FPS, disabling the frame limiter will result in the physics behaving incorrectly. | ||
Revision as of 16:41, 11 February 2015
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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
- A wide array of bugs have been fixed through the community patches. See Unofficial patches.
- Active modding community, more mods can be found here and here.
- Due to the fixed time step the game has been limited to 60 FPS, disabling the frame limiter will result in the physics behaving incorrectly.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Amazon.com | The Anthology is available here. | |||
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 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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High Resolution Texture Pack | Available here. | |
Hearthfire | ||
Dawnguard | ||
Dragonborn |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
- See OneTweak.
Mods
- Before installing any mods, SKSE and the Mod Organizer should be installed.
Mod Organizer
- Powerful and easy to use mod manager with mod virtualization, in order to keep the main installation folder clean.
- Features a configuration editor, the SKSE executable can also be set to be launched through the configurator.
SKSE
- Required by most mods, simply extract the files into the main Skyrim path.
Instructions |
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OneTweak
- Provides a native borderless mode, skips the main intro along with some other tweaks and important fixes.
Elys Alt+F4 Tweak
- Adds the ability to quit by pushing Alt+F4 while also fixing an issue with the media keys not working.
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.
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
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | ||
Ubisoft Connect |
Video settings
Field of view (FOV)
- Use Flawless Widescreen or the Skyrim Configurator.
Input settings
Mouse acceleration
Instructions |
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Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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Czech | ||||
English | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish | ||||
Turkish |
Virtual reality 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) | A workaround is available here. | ||
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
Blurry text
Instructions |
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Struttering on a laptop
- This fix only applies to laptops running on Windows 7.
Instructions |
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Quiet audio
- Skyrim has multiple issues with Realtek HD boards.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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Crash on startup
Instructions |
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Slowdown and strutter in cities
Instructions |
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Media keys not working
- See Elys Alt+F4.
Mouse not responding
- After playing Watch Dogs the mouse may become unresponsive, close the game and restart the computer.[1]
Other information
Enabling shadows to be cast from trees and rocks
Instructions |
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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
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