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'''General information'''
 
'''General information'''
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{{mm}} [https://forums.bethsoft.com/forum/117-v-skyrim/ Official forums]
 
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
 
{{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/489830/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions]
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{{mm}} [https://forums.nexusmods.com/forum/8877-skyrim-se/ Nexus Mods Forum]
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/ElderScrolls/ Elder Scrolls Subreddit]
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{{mm}} [https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/ni6yyk/skyrim_special_edition_under_mac_m1_using/ Available mods] (Reddit)
  
 
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|crossover notes      = Some minor foliage texture issues, much higher performance than Parallels. See [[#CrossOver issues fixed]].
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|crossover notes      = Play perfectly.<ref>{{Refdevice|user= Espblacksmith|date=2023-12-10|device=iMac M1 2021 8 GB RAM 8 Core GPU|os=macOS Sonoma 14.3 |method=CrossOver 23.7.1|version=Latest Steam version|resolution=1920x1080|settings=Ultra |framerate=50~60 FPS|controller=Sony DualSense|url=|title=|comment=DXVK with mSync turned on.}}</ref> Since CrossOver 22 no more texture issues, much better performance than via Parallels. Good framerate with high settings on basic M1. See [[#Texture problems in CrossOver 21]] and [[#Missing voices of NPCs and music in CrossOver]].
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|wine notes          = Runs perfectly, though additional steps (see [[#Launch issues with Game Porting Toolkit on Steam Client]]) had to be taken in order to fix bugs.<ref name=Lynkos>{{Refdevice|user=Lynkos|date=2024-09-13|device=MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max 64GB RAM|os=macOS 14.6.1|method=[[Game Porting Toolkit]]|version=|store=Steam|resolution=3024x1964|settings=|framerate=|controller=Xbox One Controller|url=|title=|comment=|}}</ref>
 
|parallels            = playable
 
|parallels            = playable
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|parallels notes      = Playable with some stuttering.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=BringBackTron and Jhelzei|date=2021-04-20|device=MacBook Pro M1 2020 8GB RAM|os=macOS 11.3 Beta 8|method=Windows ARM Build 21359 on Parallels 16.5|version=|store=|resolution=1280x800|settings=Low|framerate=30 FPS|controller=|url=|title=|comment=Major unplayable stutters; Windowed mode changes viewable aspect ratio to 16:9}}</ref>Playable.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=gp|date=7 Sep 2021|device=Mac M1 16 GB RAM|os=Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)|method=Parallels 17|version=|resolution=1080p|settings=Medium|framerate=50~60 FPS|controller=|url=|title=|comment=}}</ref>
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|parallels notes      = Playable with some stuttering.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=BringBackTron and Jhelzei|date=2021-06-20|device=MacBook Pro M1 2020 8GB RAM|os=macOS 11.3 Beta 8|method=Windows ARM Build 21359 on Parallels 16.5|version=|store=|resolution=1280x800|settings=Low|framerate=30 FPS|controller=|url=|title=|comment=Major unplayable stutters; Windowed mode changes viewable aspect ratio to 16:9}}</ref> Playable.<ref>{{Refdevice|user=gp|date=2021-09-07|device=Mac M1 16 GB RAM|os=Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)|method=Parallels 17|version=|resolution=1080p|settings=Medium|framerate=50~60 FPS|controller=|url=|title=|comment=}}</ref>
 
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==CrossOver issues fixed==
 
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*Use the Nightly build of CrossOver 21 from 2021-05-17 onwards
 
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*Install the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie
 
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*Deactivate support DXVK for D3D11 on your bottle
 
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*Mods are available, refer to this [https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/ni6yyk/skyrim_special_edition_under_mac_m1_using/ Reddit thread]
 
  
 
==Availability==
 
==Availability==
 
{{Availability}}
 
{{Availability}}
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==Issues fixed==
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===Texture problems in CrossOver 21===
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{{ii}} <strong>Note</strong>: Texture problems are fixed in CrossOver 22
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{{Fixbox|description=Use Nightly build, CrossTie, and deactivate|ref=|fix=
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# Use the Nightly build from 2021-05-17 onwards
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# Install the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie
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# Deactivate support DXVK for D3D11 on your bottle
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}}
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===Missing voices of NPCs and music in CrossOver===
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{{Fixbox|description=Use CrossTie|ref=|fix=
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Use the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie in CrossOver to avoid problems in general with missing voices of NPCs and music
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}}
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===Launch issues with Game Porting Toolkit on Steam Client===
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''Bug(s) relating to window size, full-screen, and/or display resolution''
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{{Fixbox|description=Edit SkyrimPrefs.ini|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/15m726f/comment/jveyx11|title=Reddit: "Skyrim launch issue on GPTK"|date=2024-09-13}}</ref>|fix=
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<ol>
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<li>Open Steam library</li>
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<li>Navigate to Skyrim Special Edition</li>
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<li>Click settings icon, then "Properties"</li>
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<li>Enter the following in "Launch Options" (path can be modified if needed):
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<pre>"C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\SkyrimSE.exe" %command%</pre></li>
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<li>Close window</li>
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<li>Open <code>SkyrimPrefs.ini</code></li>
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<li>Set these variables in <code>SkyrimPrefs.ini</code>:
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<pre>
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bBorderless=1
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bFull Screen=0
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iSize H=1080
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iSize W=1920
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</pre></li>
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<li>Update <code>iSize H</code> and <code>iSize W</code> (i.e. integer variables representing <code>1920</code>x<code>1080</code> resolution) with your display's height and width respectively</li>
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<li>Save and close <code>SkyrimPrefs.ini</code></li>
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</ol>
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==Gameplay videos==
 
==Gameplay videos==
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{{References}}
 
{{References}}
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[[Category:Games]]

Latest revision as of 18:37, 24 April 2025

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition cover
Developers
Bethesda Game Studios
Publishers
Bethesda Softworks
Engines
Creation Engine
Release dates
October 27, 2016
Reception
Metacritic 74
OpenCritic 80
IGDB 82
Taxonomy
Series The Elder Scrolls
Resources
PCGamingWiki
Codeweavers
WineHQ
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on HowLongToBeat
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on IGDB
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition guide on StrategyWiki
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on MobyGames
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Wikipedia
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General information

Steam Community Discussions
Nexus Mods Forum
Elder Scrolls Subreddit
Available mods (Reddit)

macOS Compatibility

Compatibility layer Rating Notes
CrossOver Perfect Play perfectly.[1] Since CrossOver 22 no more texture issues, much better performance than via Parallels. Good framerate with high settings on basic M1. See #Texture problems in CrossOver 21 and #Missing voices of NPCs and music in CrossOver.
Wine Perfect Runs perfectly, though additional steps (see #Launch issues with Game Porting Toolkit on Steam Client) had to be taken in order to fix bugs.[2]
Virtualization
Parallels Playable Playable with some stuttering.[3] Playable.[4]

Availability

See PCGamingWiki for Windows and/or Linux availability.

Issues fixed

Texture problems in CrossOver 21

Note: Texture problems are fixed in CrossOver 22
Use Nightly build, CrossTie, and deactivate
  1. Use the Nightly build from 2021-05-17 onwards
  2. Install the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie
  3. Deactivate support DXVK for D3D11 on your bottle

Missing voices of NPCs and music in CrossOver

Use CrossTie

Use the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie in CrossOver to avoid problems in general with missing voices of NPCs and music

Launch issues with Game Porting Toolkit on Steam Client

Bug(s) relating to window size, full-screen, and/or display resolution

Edit SkyrimPrefs.ini[5]
  1. Open Steam library
  2. Navigate to Skyrim Special Edition
  3. Click settings icon, then "Properties"
  4. Enter the following in "Launch Options" (path can be modified if needed): 
    "C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Skyrim Special Edition\SkyrimSE.exe" %command%
  5. Close window
  6. Open SkyrimPrefs.ini
  7. Set these variables in SkyrimPrefs.ini: 
    bBorderless=1
bFull Screen=0
iSize H=1080
iSize W=1920
  8. Update iSize H and iSize W (i.e. integer variables representing 1920x1080 resolution) with your display's height and width respectively
  9. Save and close SkyrimPrefs.ini

Gameplay videos

References

  1. ↑ Verified by User:Espblacksmith on 2023-12-10
    Device: iMac M1 2021 8 GB RAM 8 Core GPU
    OS: macOS Sonoma 14.3
    Method: CrossOver 23.7.1
    Game version: Latest Steam version
    Resolution: 1920x1080
    Settings: Ultra
    Framerate: 50~60 FPS
    Controller: Sony DualSense
    Comment: DXVK with mSync turned on.
  2. ↑ Verified by User:Lynkos on 2024-09-13
    Device: MacBook Pro 14" M3 Max 64GB RAM
    OS: macOS 14.6.1
    Method: Game Porting Toolkit
    Store: Steam
    Resolution: 3024x1964
    Controller: Xbox One Controller
  3. ↑ Verified by User:BringBackTron and Jhelzei on 2021-06-20
    Device: MacBook Pro M1 2020 8GB RAM
    OS: macOS 11.3 Beta 8
    Method: Windows ARM Build 21359 on Parallels 16.5
    Resolution: 1280x800
    Settings: Low
    Framerate: 30 FPS
    Comment: Major unplayable stutters; Windowed mode changes viewable aspect ratio to 16:9
  4. ↑ Verified by User:gp on 2021-09-07
    Device: Mac M1 16 GB RAM
    OS: Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)
    Method: Parallels 17
    Resolution: 1080p
    Settings: Medium
    Framerate: 50~60 FPS
  5. ↑ Reddit: "Skyrim launch issue on GPTK" - last accessed on 2024-09-13
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