# The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Skyrim Special Edition 1.2 Update - Steam Beta

- Product: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (https://whatsnew.fyi/product/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim-special-edition)
- Vendor: Bethesda Game Studios
- 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

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- **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!​