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Revision as of 16:15, 15 March 2018
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Windows | October 27, 2016 |
This page is for the Special Edition. For the original game, see The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. For the VR version, see The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR.
Key points
- Remastered version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim. Improvements include higher-quality textures, built-in modding, engine optimization, full 64-bit support and a variety of new graphical and lighting effects.
- Free to those who owned the original game and all its DLC on or before October 28, 2016.[1]
- A significant number of graphics options are missing from the launcher's graphics option menu. The number of tweakable options in the config files has also been significantly reduced.
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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GamersGate | ||||
Green Man Gaming | ||||
Humble Store | ||||
Steam |
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
Template:Game data/row
System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/489830/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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System | Location |
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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/489830/pfx/[Note 1] |
- Save data from the original game can be copied and used with Special Edition;[2] however, save files that are using mods may not work.[3]
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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Steam Cloud | Syncs up to 953.67 MB of saves online. |
Video settings
Widescreen resolution
Manually set resolution in SkyrimPrefs.ini[4] |
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Notes
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Borderless fullscreen windowed
Manually set borderless fullscreen windowed in SkyrimPrefs.ini[citation needed] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Disable Vsync[citation needed] |
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SMAA
SMAA Anti-Aliasing with SweetFX[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Frame rate (FPS)
- Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS by default.[5]
Remove 60 FPS cap and correct physics[6][7] |
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Input settings
Audio settings
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
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English | ||||
Traditional Chinese | ||||
French | ||||
German | ||||
Italian | ||||
Japanese | ||||
Polish | ||||
Russian | ||||
Spanish |
Mute on focus lost
Set mute in background[citation needed] |
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VR support
3D modes | State | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | See Helix Mod: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. |
Issues fixed
AMD frame rate stuttering/screen tearing
- Default Skyrim v-sync frequently causes frame rate stuttering. Disabling in-game v-sync causes physics glitches. Enabling frame rate limiting in Crimson causes tearing
Set iVSyncPresentInterval to 0[8]
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Notes
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G-Sync frame rate stuttering
- With Nvidia G-Sync enabled frame rate becomes unstable.
Disable Vsync[9] |
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See Vertical sync (Vsync) to disable Vsync. |
Game crashes every 10-15 minutes on Windows 10
Disable the Touch Keyboard and Handwriting Panel Service on Windows 10[4]
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Run the game at screen refresh rate
- Fullscreen mode defaults to 60 Hz, even if the screen refresh rate is set higher than that.
Set screen refresh rate[citation needed] |
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Allow pressing Alt+F4 to close the game
Enable Alt+F4 shortcut[citation needed] |
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Install Special K by following the Special K Unofficial Guide. |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
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Direct3D | 11 |
Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
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Windows |
Middleware
Middleware | Notes | |
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Physics | Havok | |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99f |
Continue rendering in the background
Set always active[10] |
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System requirements
- 64-bit OS is required
Windows | ||
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Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 7 | 8.1, 10 |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core i5-750 AMD Phenom II X4 945 |
Intel Core i5-2400 AMD FX-8320 |
System memory (RAM) | 8 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 12 GB | |
Video card (GPU) | Nvidia GeForce GTX 470 AMD Radeon HD 7870 1-2 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 compatible | Nvidia GeForce GTX 780 AMD Radeon R9 290 3-4 GB of VRAM DirectX 11 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>/489830/
. - Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (489830) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ Skyrim Special Edition is 1 week away! - last accessed on 2016-10-21
- ↑ Pete Hines on Twitter: "Chatting w Todd just now, able to confirm on Skyrim SE for PC: 64-bit Saves should transfer Separate creation kit to upload mods to Bnet" - last accessed on 2016-6-16
- ↑ Skyrim PC saves that use mods don't work with Special Edition • Eurogamer.net - last accessed on 2016-10-29
- "Existing save games from the original PC game will work in the PC version of Skyrim Special Edition. Simply copy your old saves from My Games/Skyrim to My Games/Skyrim Special Edition. Only use original saves that have never been used with mods. Do not use your original save game if this error appears when you load it in Skyrim Special Edition: 'This save relies on content that is no longer present."
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Unofficial Bug / Crash + Resolution Thread :: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition General Discussions
- ↑ Skyrim Special Edition: Vsynced 144Hz - YouTube - last accessed on 2016-12-10
- ↑ Skyrim SE Beta 1.3 is now available on Steam - last accessed on 2017-03-16
- ↑ Possible fix to allow Skyrim to run on 120fps monitors: skyrimmods
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/Amd/comments/5a6la7/skyrim_special_edition_vsyncscreen_tearing_fix/
- ↑ https://www.reddit.com/r/skyrim/comments/59s1f8/skyrim_se_pc_gsync_performance_fix/
- ↑ How-To: Alt tab without pausing the game: skyrim