Difference between revisions of "The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim"
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|anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | |anisotropic notes = See [[#Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]. | ||
|antialiasing = true | |antialiasing = true | ||
− | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[MSAA]]. [[SGSSAA]] can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x000002C1</code> under | + | |antialiasing notes = [[FXAA]], [[MSAA]]. [[SGSSAA]] can be utilized through anti-aliasing compatibility bits <code>0x000002C1</code> under Nvidia Inspector. |
|vsync = hackable | |vsync = hackable | ||
|vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable. | |vsync notes = See [[#Vertical sync (Vsync)|Vertical sync (Vsync)]] to disable. | ||
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|120 fps = hackable | |120 fps = hackable | ||
|120 fps notes = Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS,<ref name="FPS"/> but frame rate is unlimited.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV5AGmZ3EEs Let's play Skyrim :D - Marioysikax - YouTube] - Showing vanilla skyrim running with 144Hz monitor.</ref><br/>See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]] or [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]]. | |120 fps notes = Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS,<ref name="FPS"/> but frame rate is unlimited.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GV5AGmZ3EEs Let's play Skyrim :D - Marioysikax - YouTube] - Showing vanilla skyrim running with 144Hz monitor.</ref><br/>See [[#Frame rate (FPS)|Frame rate (FPS)]] or [[Glossary:Frame rate (FPS)#Frame rate capping|cap the frame rate to 60 FPS]]. | ||
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===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Anisotropic filtering (AF)|Anisotropic filtering (AF)]]=== | ||
− | {{Fixbox|description=Enable improved AF for | + | {{Fixbox|description=Enable improved AF for Nvidia graphics cards|ref=<ref>http://www.geforce.com/whats-new/guides/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-tweak-guide#5</ref>|fix= |
− | # Open | + | # Open Nvidia Control Panel. |
# Select <code>Manage 3D settings</code>. | # Select <code>Manage 3D settings</code>. | ||
# Select <code>Program Settings</code> tab. | # Select <code>Program Settings</code> tab. | ||
# Under <code>1. Select a program to customize:</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>. | # Under <code>1. Select a program to customize:</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>. | ||
# Under <code>Anisotropic filtering</code> select your quality of preference. | # Under <code>Anisotropic filtering</code> select your quality of preference. | ||
− | # Click <code>Apply</code> and close | + | # Click <code>Apply</code> and close Nvidia Control Panel. |
# Open Skyrim Launcher and select <code>OPTIONS</code>. | # Open Skyrim Launcher and select <code>OPTIONS</code>. | ||
# Under <code>Anisotropic Filtering</code>, in Skyrim Launcher, select <code>Off (best performance)</code> then click <code>OK</code>. | # Under <code>Anisotropic Filtering</code>, in Skyrim Launcher, select <code>Off (best performance)</code> then click <code>OK</code>. | ||
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|simultaneous input = hackable | |simultaneous input = hackable | ||
|simultaneous input notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30913/ Controller and keyboard simultaneously mod] to make keyboard and gamepad work, no support for mouse.<ref>[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30913/?tab=4&&navtag=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fskyrim%2Fajax%2Fcomments%2F%3Fmod_id%3D30913%26page%3D1%26sort%3DDESC%26pid%3D0%26thread_id%3D904201&pUp=1 Use both Xbox 360 controller AND Keyboard SIMULTANEOUSLY]</ref> | |simultaneous input notes = Use [https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30913/ Controller and keyboard simultaneously mod] to make keyboard and gamepad work, no support for mouse.<ref>[https://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/30913/?tab=4&&navtag=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nexusmods.com%2Fskyrim%2Fajax%2Fcomments%2F%3Fmod_id%3D30913%26page%3D1%26sort%3DDESC%26pid%3D0%26thread_id%3D904201&pUp=1 Use both Xbox 360 controller AND Keyboard SIMULTANEOUSLY]</ref> | ||
− | |steam | + | |steam input api = unknown |
− | |steam | + | |steam input api notes = |
|light bar support = unknown | |light bar support = unknown | ||
|light bar support notes = | |light bar support notes = | ||
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==Issues fixed== | ==Issues fixed== | ||
− | ===Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on | + | ===Ambient Occlusion Bleeding on Nvidia graphics cards=== |
{{ii}} The official Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000029</code> has ''bleeding'' issues.<ref name="NV AO">[http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4965160 Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread]</ref> | {{ii}} The official Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000029</code> has ''bleeding'' issues.<ref name="NV AO">[http://forums.guru3d.com/showpost.php?p=4965160 Guru3D.com Forums - View Single Post - HBAO+ Compatibility Flags Thread]</ref> | ||
{{Fixbox|description=Use Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000032</code> instead|ref=<ref name="NV AO"/>|fix= | {{Fixbox|description=Use Ambient Occlusion flag <code>0x00000032</code> instead|ref=<ref name="NV AO"/>|fix= | ||
− | # Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts | + | # Download and run [https://ci.appveyor.com/project/Orbmu2k/nvidiaprofileinspector/build/artifacts Nvidia Profile Inspector]. |
# Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>. | # Under <code>Profiles</code> select <code>Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</code>. | ||
# Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000032</code>. | # Under <code>Ambient Occlusion compatibility</code> insert the flag <code>0x00000032</code>. |
Revision as of 10:16, 14 December 2017
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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
- Due to the v-sync used as a 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. | |||
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 DRM.
- Owners of Skyrim and all DLC did receive The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition for free (limited time offer, ended on release date of Special Ed.)[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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Dawnguard | Available here. | |
Dragonborn | Available here. | |
Hearthfire | Available here. | |
High Resolution Texture Pack | Free. Available here. |
Essential improvements
Skip intro videos
Modify configuration file[3] |
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Go to <path-to-game>\Data\Video and delete BGS_Logo.bik [4]
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Enabling data files
Modify configuration file[3] |
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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.[5]
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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Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game data location
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
Field of view (FOV)
Modify configuration file[3] |
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fDefault1stPersonFOV=X fDefaultFOV=X fDefaultWorldFOV=X
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Console command[6] |
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Notes
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Anisotropic filtering (AF)
Enable improved AF for Nvidia graphics cards[7] |
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Vertical sync (Vsync)
Modify configuration file[3] |
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Fast Sync tweak
Instructions[citation needed] |
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Notes
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Frame rate (FPS)
- Havok physics do not function correctly past 60 FPS,[1][8] Not only that, but for example Nvidia have added a FPS cap fail-safe to the game. Use NVIDIA Profile Inspector to disable FPS cap.
Possible fix for high FPS[9] |
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Notes
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Input settings
Audio settings
Mute on focus lost
Modify configuration file[10] |
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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.[11]
Use Ambient Occlusion flag 0x00000032 instead[11]
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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[12] |
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Enable loudness equalization[13] |
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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[14] |
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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.[1] |
Interface | Scaleform | 3.3.92[15] |
Cutscenes | Bink Video | 1.99f |
Enabling shadows to be cast from trees and rocks
Instructions[16] |
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[Display] bTreesReceiveShadows=1 bDrawLandShadows=1
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Continue rendering in the background
Set always active[10] |
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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 1.2 Is there a fix that let's you play at 144/120 fps yet?: skyrimmods
- ↑ 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"
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 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
- ↑ Do NOT disable vSync! - Bethesda Softworks Forums
- ↑ Possible fix to allow Skyrim to run on 120fps monitors: skyrimmods
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 How-To: Alt tab without pausing the game: skyrim
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 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