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Revision as of 17:24, 28 December 2019
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.
Developers | |
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Bethesda Game Studios | |
Publishers | |
Bethesda Softworks | |
Engines | |
Creation Engine | |
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
General information
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | ||||
Amazon.com | Also available in The Elder Scrolls Anthology. | |||
GamersGate | ||||
Legendary Edition also available. | ||||
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 Edition).[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.
Corrupted NIFs Patches - CNP
- Replaces NIF files in the official game files and mods for a CTD-Free game.
- Greatly reduces the amount of CTD to occur during in-game.
PerformanceHitRelief Remastered - PHR_RE
- Removes grass, trees, clouds, fog and many more to keep a stable game
- Greatly improves FPS performance, but also reduces visuals to the point the game looks unrealistic
A Comprehensive and Helpful Guide To Increase Skyrim's Performance - FPS and Stability
- Tweaks every aspect of the game to achieve maximum stability and FPS performance
- Greatly improves stability as well as FPS performance.
- Depending on choice, no affect on visual whatsoever
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) | <Steam-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) | <Steam-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/72850/pfx/[Note 1] |
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
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OneDrive | Requires enabling backup of the Documents folder in OneDrive on all computers. | |
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 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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Notes
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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 | Vanilla and Hearthfire. A translation is available here. |
VR support
3D modes | State | GG3D | Notes | |
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Nvidia 3D Vision | ||||
TriDef 3D | ||||
iZ3D | ||||
vorpX | G3D, Z3D, DirectVR Officially supported Game. Excellent 3D in all Modes. |
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 File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data (use Wine regedit to access Windows registry paths). Games with Steam Cloud support may store data in
~/.steam/steam/userdata/<user-id>/72850/
in addition to or instead of this directory. The app ID (72850) may differ in some cases. Treat backslashes as forward slashes. See the glossary page for details.
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