# The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition patch notes > Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in… - Vendor: Bethesda Game Studios - Category: Games - Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - Official site: https://store.steampowered.com/app/489830 - Tracked by: What's New (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition) - Harvested from: Steam (app 489830) - Entries below: 14 (newest first) What's New is an index, not a publisher: every entry below links to the vendor's own release notes, which are the authoritative source. Entries are labelled where they are hand-curated sample data, pre-releases, or drawn from a secondary source such as a developer blog. Reuse: the summaries, labels and curation here are © What's New. Quote freely with attribution and a link back; wholesale republication of the corpus is not permitted — terms: https://whatsnew.fyi/terms. The vendors' own release notes remain their publishers'. ## Releases ### The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.7.99 (Updated Aug 27) - Date: 2026-08-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/681885122980479679 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2026-08-20-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-anniversary-edition-up - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — Fixed a crash when opening the on-screen keyboard and submitting text on the game main menu on PlayStation - **fixed** — Fixed a crash when opening the map multiple times on Xbox - **fixed** — Installing the game in certain regions no longer shows the 14 out of 15 GB Creations storage space is used on PlayStation - **changed** — Increased mod storage to 15 GB for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox - **changed** — Creations storage expanded to approximately 16 GB on PlayStation 4 - **added** — Added localized strings fixes for UI and platform terminology - **added** — A Creation's Details page now includes instructions on how to report abusive or problematic mods - **added** — Added bundling of Creations in the Skyrim Creations Menu to bring it to parity with Fallout and Starfield - **changed** — Changed storefront UI to support Creations box art at 3640 x 900 and 900 x 506 to be consistent with Starfield and Fallout 4 - **added** — Added support to sort Creation categories by Most Popular - **changed** — Creations flagged as WIP can now be viewed when bookmarked - **added** — Added Localization export support to Creation Kit - **changed** — Updated Search and Replace to align with Starfield, adding buttons for Select Form in Object Window and Open Form Editor - **changed** — Creation Kit will now allow multiple master loads by default - **added** — Skyrim Creations released through the Verified Creators program will have the option to be Achievement-Friendly (Xbox) and Trophy-Friendly (PlayStation) - **added** — Bink files can now be added to Creation uploads via an Extra Files browser - **added** — New file types are available (.nif, .dds, .bink, .wav, and .fuz with embedded .wav) for PlayStation Creations - **fixed** — Fixed a crash when the player opens the Virtual Keyboard on a Steam Deck device - **fixed** — Fixed a crash when the player selects an empty search result in the Creations menu - **fixed** — Fixed a crash when the player transforms into a new race ##### **Additional Hotfix — August 27** **Crashes** - Fixed a crash when opening the on-screen keyboard and submitting text on the game main menu on PlayStation. - Fixed a crash when opening the map multiple times on Xbox. **Bug Fixes** - Installing the game in certain regions no longer shows the 14 out of 15 GB Creations storage space is used on PlayStation. --- Today's update to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition increases console mod storage limits and brings more Creations improvements and fixes. ##### Added and Updated Features ##### **Game** - Increased mod storage to 15 GB for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox. > **Due to differences in platform storage systems, PlayStation 4 Creation storage is changed in the following ways: **Creations storage expanded to approximately 16 GB, but download size may not match space used because of technical details of the PlayStation 4 console hardware; This may cause download size vs. installed size discrepancies. Storage usage may appear larger than expected when managing Creations; Due to the storage system partitions, PS4 users may experience a practical limit on the number of large Creations installed at once. > - Added localized strings fixes for UI and platform terminology. - A Creation’s Details page now includes instructions on how to report abusive or problematic mods. - Added bundling of Creations in the Skyrim Creations Menu to bring it to parity with Fallout and Starfield. - Changed storefront UI to support Creations box art at 3640 x 900 and 900 x 506 to be consistent with Starfield and Fallout 4. Older image sizes will still be supported and do not require immediate resubmission. - Added support to sort Creation categories by "Most Popular". - Creations flagged as WIP can now be viewed when bookmarked. ##### **Creation Kit** - Added Localization export support. - Updated "Search and Replace" to align with Starfield, adding buttons for "Select Form in Object Window" and "Open Form Editor". - Creation Kit will now allow multiple master loads by default. This can be configured as normal. - Skyrim Creations released through the Verified Creators program will have the option to be Achievement-Friendly (Xbox) and Trophy-Friendly (PlayStation). This means that certain Creations will no longer block achievements, but it requires starting a new game for this functionality to work on updated Creations. - Bink files can now be added to Creation uploads via an Extra Files browser. - Expanding beyond scripts, archives are now supported on PlayStation. New file types are available (.nif, .dds, .bink, .wav, and .fuz (with embedded .wav)) for PlayStation Creations. ##### **Crashes** ##### **Game** - Fixed a crash when the player opens the Virtual Keyboard on a Steam Deck device. - Fixed a crash when the player ‘selects’ an empty search result in the Creations menu. - Fixed a crash when the player transforms into a new race. ##### **Creation Kit** - Fixed a crash when the player closes the dialogue for a Sound Descriptor. - Fixed a crash when analyzing loot in a new encounter zone. - Fixed a crash when clicking the Make Use Info button on some menus. - Fixed a crash that can occur when reloading a mod without an associated Masterfile. ##### **Bug Fixes** ##### **Game** - Free Creations from Verified Creators now correctly appear in the Verified Creators category within the store. - Exiting out of Search when viewing a specific Creation now properly returns the player to the Details page of that Creation. - Fixed an issue where installed Creations would sometimes display the incorrect version number while on the pause menu. - Creations titles should now display with fewer misformatted characters. - Resolved an issue where the Creations store would not always update visual pricing when Creations were placed on sale when a player had not changed menus. - Resolved an issue where Anniversary Edition Creations failed to auto-download on PlayStation _[Truncated at 4000 characters — full notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/681885122980479679]_ ### The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.640 - Date: 2022-09-20 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/6075941675650817897 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2022-09-20-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-anniversary-edition-up - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — Resolved issue preventing some mods from properly loading - **fixed** — Resolved an issue causing the player's Creation Credit balance to display incorrectly after immediately purchasing credits - **fixed** — Resolved issue preventing player from purchasing the pet Nix-Hound in some non-English languages - **fixed** — Resolved issue preventing player from purchasing horse armor in some non-English languages ##### Update Version 1.6.640 - PC (Steam): 25.9MB ##### FIXES - Resolved issue preventing some mods from properly loading. - Resolved an issue causing the player's Creation Credit balance to display incorrectly after immediately purchasing credits. - Resolved issue preventing player from purchasing the pet Nix-Hound in some non-English languages. - Resolved issue preventing player from purchasing horse armor in some non-English languages. ### The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.629 - Date: 2022-09-15 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/6075941675631668624 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2022-09-15-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-anniversary-edition-up - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **added** — Added Installed Content menu item - **fixed** — Fixed mods access for Japanese and Chinese regions - **fixed** — Fixed some Creations showing as Owned but not installed ##### Update Version 1.6.629 - PC (Steam): 196.5MB ##### NEW FEATURES - Added "Installed Content" menu item. ##### FIXES - Fixed mods access for Japanese and Chinese regions. - Fixed some Creations showing as 'Owned' but not installed. ### The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.353 - Date: 2022-01-06 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/3115927978638600384 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2022-01-06-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-anniversary-edition-up - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — Fixed a crash occurring on PC when entering Kolbjorn Barrow and the Dawnstar Museum ##### Update Version 1.6.353 PC (Steam): 74.5MB ##### FIXES - Fixed an issue causing PC players (Steam and Microsoft Store) to crash when entering Kolbjorn Barrow and the Dawnstar Museum. ### The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.342 - Date: 2021-12-13 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/3115925441426390901 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2021-12-13-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-anniversary-edition-up - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **added** — Added additional translations when downloaded creations - **fixed** — Fixed Ash Zombies respawning and finding the player in their home (Ghost of the Tribunal) - **fixed** — Fixed light flicker in the Ragged Flagon Cistern - **fixed** — Fixed Palomino Horses missing mane textures - **fixed** — Fixed an issue some PC Steam players were experiencing when trying to upgrade using their keyboard - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where Creation Club Bundles were incorrectly showing as owned - **fixed** — Fixed an issue some players experienced when trying to change button mapping - **fixed** — Fixed crashing issue when spam casting Fireball ##### Update Version 1.6.342 - PC (Steam): 25.2MB ##### FIXES - Added additional translations when downloaded creations - Fixed Ash Zombies respawning and finding the player in their home (Ghost of the Tribunal) - Fixed light flicker in the Ragged Flagon Cistern - Fixed Palomino Horses missing mane textures - Fixed an issue some PC Steam players were experiencing when trying to upgrade using their keyboard - Fixed an issue where Creation Club Bundles were incorrectly showing as “owned” - Fixed an issue some players experienced when trying to change button mapping. - Fixed crashing issue when spam casting Fireball. ### The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.323 - Date: 2021-11-22 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/3118175248912580054 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2021-11-22-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-anniversary-edition-up - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — Fixed a problem preventing some doors in Rielle from opening properly - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where Russian and Polish notes were not displaying text properly - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where German and French players were given incorrect menu text when leveling up - **fixed** — Fixed an issue where players were experiencing a black screen upon launching ##### Update Version 1.6.323 - PC (Steam): 28.5 MB ##### FIXES - Fixed a problem preventing some doors in Rielle from opening properly. - Fixed an issue where Russian and Polish notes were not displaying text properly. - Fixed an issue where German and French players were given incorrect menu text when leveling up. - Fixed an issue where players were experiencing a “black screen” and upon launching. ### The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6 - Date: 2021-11-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/5166186637305912663 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2021-11-11-the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-anniversary-edition-up - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — General performance optimizations - **fixed** — Minor art and lighting fixes - **fixed** — Adjusted creation quests so they no longer start upon leaving Helgen - **fixed** — Bug fixes and balance updates to multiple Creations including Alternative Armors variants, Arcane Archer Pack, Bone Wolf, Dawnfang & Duskfang, Dead Man's Dread, Chrysamere, Civil War Champions, Divine Crusader, Forgotten Seasons, Goblins, Hendraheim, Myrwatch, Pets of Skyrim, Plague of the Dead, Rare Curios, Ruin's Edge, Saints and Seducers, Saturalia, Spell Knight Armor, Staff of Sheogorath, Stendarr's Hammer, Sunder & Wraithguard, Survival Mode, and Tundra Homestead The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available now. For more information on the Anniversary Edition, visit [our article here](https://steamcommunity.com/app/489830). Please find the update notes for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition below. ##### Update Version 1.6 - PC (Steam): 5.3 GB ##### FIXES - General performance optimizations - Minor art and lighting fixes - Adjusted creation quests so they no longer start upon leaving Helgen - Bug fixes and balance updates to the following Creations: • Alternative Armors – Daedric Mail • Alternative Armors – Elven Hunter • Alternative Armors – Ebony Plate • Alternative Armors – Ebony Plate • Arcane Archer Pack • Bone Wolf • Dawnfang & Duskfang • Dead Man's Dread • Chrysamere • Civil War Champions • Divine Crusader • Forgotten Seasons • Goblins • Hendraheim • Myrwatch • Pets of Skyrim • Plague of the Dead • Rare Curios • Ruin’s Edge • Saints and Seducers • Saturalia • Spell Knight Armor • Staff of Sheogorath • Stendarr's Hammer • Sunder & Wraithguard • Survival Mode • Tundra Homestead ### Skyrim Special Edition 1.5.16 Update - Date: 2017-11-07 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/4645982290497328371 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2017-11-07-skyrim-special-edition-1.5.16-update - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — Issue with rate of critters respawning in world - **fixed** — Issues with screenshots displaying incorrectly in Creation Club and Mods - **changed** — Message of the Day heading - **changed** — Logic for how Creation Club content is initialized - **fixed** — Minor bug fixes to Bethesda.net A new update is now available for Skyrim Special Edition (v.1.5.16). If you run into any issues or have any feedback, please let us know here or on our official support forums: https://bethesda.net/community/category/89/pc-se For a full list of fixes and changes, please see the list below. **Bug Fixes** - Fixed issue with rate of critters respawning in world - Fixed issues with screenshots displaying incorrectly in Creation Club/Mods - Message of the Day heading revised - Changed logic for how Creation Club content is initialized - Minor bug fixes to Bethesda.net ### Skyrim Special Edition 1.4 Update - Date: 2017-01-31 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/4645982290497328685 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2017-01-31-skyrim-special-edition-1.4-update - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **added** — Featured category for mods - **added** — Ability to sort Highest Rated and Most Favorited filters by today, week, month and all time - **added** — Number of ratings count to Mods Browsing Menu - **added** — Number of favorites count to Mod Details page - **added** — Required dependencies to Mod Details page - **fixed** — General performance and stability improvements - **fixed** — Improvements to Reporting mods categories - **fixed** — Occasional crashes while scrolling through Load Order menu - **fixed** — Bethesda.net error messaging The Skyrim Special Edition 1.4 Update is available on Steam. **Skyrim Special Edition 1.4 Update** **NEW FEATURES** - Added Featured category for mods - Added ability to sort Highest Rated and Most Favorited filters by today, - week, month and all time - Added number of ratings count to Mods Browsing Menu - Added number of favorites count to Mod Details page - Added required dependencies to Mod Details page **FIXES** - General performance and stability improvements - Improvements to Reporting mods categories - Fixed occasional crashes while scrolling through Load Order menu - Improved Bethesda.net error messaging ### Skyrim Special Edition 1.3 Update - Date: 2016-11-21 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/4645982290497328776 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2016-11-21-skyrim-special-edition-1.3-update - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — General stability and performance improvements - **fixed** — Slow Time effects not behaving properly - **changed** — Better support for 144hz displays - **fixed** — Issue with being unable to log into Bethesda.net The 1.3 Update for Skyrim Special Edition is available on PC for all users. **Skyrim Special Edition 1.3 Update** **Fixes** - General stability and performance improvements - Fixed an issue where Slow Time effects weren't behaving properly - Better support for 144hz displays - Fixed issue with being unable to log into Bethesda.net To all that participated in our Steam Beta, thank you for your feedback! ### Skyrim 1.2 Update - Live on Steam - Date: 2016-11-11 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/4645982290497328876 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2016-11-11-skyrim-1.2-update-live-on-steam - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — General stability and performance improvements - **fixed** — Fixed issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game on PC - **fixed** — Fixed issue with water flow not rendering properly - **fixed** — Fixed crash related to changing from werewolf back to human form - **fixed** — Fixed crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of mods - **fixed** — General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Mods The 1.2 Update for Skyrim Special Edition is now available on PC. Please give us feedback on our PC support forums. **Fixes** - General stability and performance improvements - Fixed issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game (PC) - Fixed issue with water flow not rendering properly - Fixed crash related to changing from werewolf back to human form - Fixed crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of mods - General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Mods ### Skyrim Special Edition 1.2 Update - Steam Beta - Date: 2016-11-09 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/4645982290497328968 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2016-11-09-skyrim-special-edition-1.2-update-steam-beta - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — Crash related to xaudio drivers - **fixed** — General stability and performance improvements - **fixed** — Issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game on PC - **fixed** — Issue with water flow not rendering properly - **fixed** — Crash related to changing from werewolf back to human form - **fixed** — Crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of mods - **fixed** — General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Mods **Update 11/10:** We've updated our 1.2 Beta (v 1.2.39.0). **Fixes** - ​Fixes crash-related to xaudio drivers. **Original Post:** ​A new update for Skyrim Special Edition (v 1.2) is now available via Steam as a Beta update. The update provides fixes addressing noted concerns. You can provide Beta feedback in our official Beta forum found here: https://beta-community.bethesda.net/category/136/steam-beta **Skyrim Special Edition 1.2 Update** **Fixes** - ​General stability and performance improvements - Fixed issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game (PC) - Fixed issue with water flow not rendering properly - Fixed crash related to changing from werewolf back to human form - Fixed crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of mods - General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Mods **How to access the Steam Beta** - ​Log into Steam. - Right Click on Skyrim Special Edition in your Library. - Select Properties. - Select Betas. - A drop down menu will appear. Select Beta. - Select OK. - Wait a few minutes for game to update. - When done, Skyrim Special Edition should appear in our Library. Thank you for your continued support!​ ### Skyrim Special Edition 1.1 Update Live on Steam - Date: 2016-11-07 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/4645982290497329066 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2016-11-07-skyrim-special-edition-1.1-update-live-on-steam - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — Rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locations - **fixed** — Issue with interface elements not appearing correctly on certain displays - **fixed** — Saves erroneously being marked as Modded when no mods are active - **changed** — General performance and optimization improvements - **changed** — Updated some sound files to not use compression Skyrim Special Edition 1.1 Update (All Platforms Unless Otherwise Noted) **Fixes** - General performance and optimization improvements - Fixed rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locations - Fixed an issue with interface elements not appearing correctly on certain - displays (Xbox One and PS4) - Fixed issue with saves erroneously being marked as Modded, even though no mods are active - Updated some sound files to not use compression ### Skyrim Special Edition 1.1.51 Steam Beta - Date: 2016-11-03 - Original notes: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/489830/view/4645982290497329181 - Permalink: https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition/releases/2016-11-03-skyrim-special-edition-1.1.51-steam-beta - Labels: Platforms: Windows, PlayStation, Xbox - **fixed** — General performance and optimization improvements - **fixed** — Fixed rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locations - **fixed** — Fixed issue with saves erroneously being marked as Modded, even though no mods are active - **changed** — Updated some sound files to not use compression The 1.1.51 Update is available on Steam Beta. Please provide feedback in our Bethesda.net Steam Beta forums: https://beta-community.bethesda.net/category/135/steam-beta **Skyrim Special Edition 1.1.51 Update** **Fixes** - General performance and optimization improvements - Fixed rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locations - Fixed issue with saves erroneously being marked as Modded, even though no mods are active - Updated some sound files to not use compression **How to access the Steam Beta ** - Log into Steam. - Right Click on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition in your Library. - Select Settings. - Select Betas. - A drop down menu will appear. Select Beta. - Select OK. - Wait a few minutes and Skyrim Special Edition should update. - When done, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition should appear as The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition in your Library.