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{{++}} Active modding community, more mods can be found [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/ here] and [http://skyrimgems.com/ here]. | {{++}} Active modding community, more mods can be found [http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/ here] and [http://skyrimgems.com/ here]. | ||
{{--}} Due to the v-sync used as a kind of frame limiter, disabling it or playing with a non ~60 Hz screen will result in the physics behaving incorrectly.<ref name="FPS">https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/2edkiv/is_there_a_fix_that_lets_you_play_at_144120_fps/</ref> | {{--}} Due to the v-sync used as a kind of frame limiter, disabling it or playing with a non ~60 Hz screen will result in the physics behaving incorrectly.<ref name="FPS">https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/2edkiv/is_there_a_fix_that_lets_you_play_at_144120_fps/</ref> | ||
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'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
{{mm}} [https://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/117-v-skyrim/ Official forums] | {{mm}} [https://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/117-v-skyrim/ Official forums] | ||
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# Open <code>SKSE.ini</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>SKSE.ini</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Add the following line under the '''General''' section. | # Add the following line under the '''General''' section. | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
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# Open <code>SKSE.ini</code> with a text editor. | # Open <code>SKSE.ini</code> with a text editor. | ||
# Add the following line under the '''Memory''' section. | # Add the following line under the '''Memory''' section. | ||
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# Open '''SkyrimPrefs.ini''' in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Open '''SkyrimPrefs.ini''' in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Find the following line, and set it to this value. | # Find the following line, and set it to this value. | ||
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<pre> | <pre> | ||
[Controls] | [Controls] | ||
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===Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on NVIDIA graphics cards=== | ===Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on NVIDIA graphics cards=== | ||
{{ii}} The official Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000029</code> has "bleeding" issues.<ref>http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4965160&postcount=1258</ref> | {{ii}} The official Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000029</code> has "bleeding" issues.<ref>http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4965160&postcount=1258</ref> | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Use Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000032</code> instead.}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Use Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000032</code> instead.}} | ||
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===Blurry text=== | ===Blurry text=== | ||
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# Open the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center|AMD Control Center]]. | # Open the [[AMD VISION Engine Control Center|AMD Control Center]]. | ||
# Add <code>TESV.exe</code>, and disable the '''Morphological Filtering'''. | # Add <code>TESV.exe</code>, and disable the '''Morphological Filtering'''. | ||
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# Push {{key|Win|R}} and write <code>mmsys.cpl</code> then push {{key|Enter}}. | # Push {{key|Win|R}} and write <code>mmsys.cpl</code> then push {{key|Enter}}. | ||
# Open the Default Device and navigate to the '''Enhancements''' tab, then enable the '''Loudness Equalization'''. | # Open the Default Device and navigate to the '''Enhancements''' tab, then enable the '''Loudness Equalization'''. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{--}} The sound quality will be drastically reduced (makes it harder to pinpoint the location of sounds). | {{--}} The sound quality will be drastically reduced (makes it harder to pinpoint the location of sounds). | ||
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===Crash on startup=== | ===Crash on startup=== | ||
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# Crash on startup (before the logo is displayed) is a sign of missing master file, one of your active mods is missing a mod it depends on, Wrye Bash will display which mod is missing what mod. | # Crash on startup (before the logo is displayed) is a sign of missing master file, one of your active mods is missing a mod it depends on, Wrye Bash will display which mod is missing what mod. | ||
# Delete '''SkyrimPrefs.ini''' in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]]. | # Delete '''SkyrimPrefs.ini''' in the [[#Configuration file(s) location|configuration file(s) location]]. | ||
# Disable all or any recently installed mods. | # Disable all or any recently installed mods. | ||
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'''Notes''' | '''Notes''' | ||
{{ii}} If the game crashed with the following error message - '''Application Load Error P:0000065432''' - then simply restart [[Steam]]. | {{ii}} If the game crashed with the following error message - '''Application Load Error P:0000065432''' - then simply restart [[Steam]]. | ||
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===Improved Anisotropic Filtering for NVIDIA graphics cards=== | ===Improved Anisotropic Filtering for NVIDIA graphics cards=== | ||
{{ii}} Force Anisotropic Filtering through NVIDIA Control Panel.<ref>http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide#5</ref> | {{ii}} Force Anisotropic Filtering through NVIDIA Control Panel.<ref>http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide#5</ref> | ||
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{{Fixbox/fix|Using Anisotropic Filtering through NVIDIA Control Panel.}} | {{Fixbox/fix|Using Anisotropic Filtering through NVIDIA Control Panel.}} | ||
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Revision as of 02:54, 3 July 2016
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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.
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 v-sync used as a kind of frame limiter, disabling it or playing with a non ~60 Hz screen will result in the physics behaving incorrectly.[1]
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Also available in The Elder Scrolls Anthology. | |||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
GamersGate | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam | ||||
Incorrect store name. See here for available options. |
- All versions require Steam.
- Owners of Skyrim and all DLC (or the Legendary Edition) will receive The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for free.[2]
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
OneTweak
- Provides a native borderless mode, skips the main intro along with some other tweaks and fixes such as the double cursor issue.
Elys Alt+F4 Tweak
- Allows the player to close the game by pushing Alt+F4, while also fixing an issue which caused media keys to not work.
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 Patch
- Unofficial Dawnguard Patch
- Unofficial Hearthfire Patch
- Unofficial Dragonborn Patch
--- Or use the Legendary Patch that combines all 4 previous patches into one. The old unofficial patches are no longer being supported. ---
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.
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.
Instructions |
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Instructions |
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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.
Instructions |
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Game data
Configuration file(s) location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
Template:Game data/row
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 | Stores up to 200 MB of game saves online (maximum 1000 files). |
Video settings
Vertical sync (Vsync)
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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Czech | ||||
English | ||||
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) | 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
Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on NVIDIA graphics cards
- The official Ambient Occlusion flag
0x00000029
has "bleeding" issues.[3]
Instructions |
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Blurry text
Instructions |
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- Open the Start menu and write Edit Plan then push ↵ Enter.
- Open Change advanced power settings, then go to Processor power management, Maximum processor state and set the value to
90%
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Stuttering 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 stutter 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.[4]
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 9 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Improved Anisotropic Filtering for NVIDIA graphics cards
- Force Anisotropic Filtering through NVIDIA Control Panel.[5]
Instructions |
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Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | Physics are tied to framerate. Going over 60 frames per second will cause physics issues.[1] |
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
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrimmods/comments/2edkiv/is_there_a_fix_that_lets_you_play_at_144120_fps/
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4965160&postcount=1258
- ↑ Mouse control isn't working. - Skyrim Technical Support - The Nexus Forums
- ↑ http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide#5
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