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==CrossOver issues fixed==
 
==CrossOver issues fixed==
*Use the Nightly build of CrossOver 21 from 2021-05-17 onwards
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*To avoid texture problems in CrossOver 21 use the Nightly build from 2021-05-17 onwards, install the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie and deactivate support DXVK for D3D11 on your bottle. In CrossOver 22 the texture problems are fixed
*Install the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie
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*To avoid problems in general with missing voices of NPCs and music use the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie in CrossOver
 
*Mods are available, refer to this [https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/ni6yyk/skyrim_special_edition_under_mac_m1_using/ Reddit thread]
 
*Mods are available, refer to this [https://www.reddit.com/r/macgaming/comments/ni6yyk/skyrim_special_edition_under_mac_m1_using/ Reddit thread]
  
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[[Category:Games]]

Latest revision as of 10:26, 12 April 2024

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
WineHQ
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on HowLongToBeat
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on IGDB
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

General information

Official forums
Steam Community Discussions

macOS Compatibility

Compatibility layer Rating Notes
CrossOver Perfect Since CrossOver 22 no more texture issues, much better performance than via Parallels. Good framerate with high settings on basic M1. See #CrossOver issues fixed.
Wine Unknown
Virtualization
Parallels Playable Playable with some stuttering.[1]Playable.[2]

CrossOver issues fixed

  • To avoid texture problems in CrossOver 21 use the Nightly build from 2021-05-17 onwards, install the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie and deactivate support DXVK for D3D11 on your bottle. In CrossOver 22 the texture problems are fixed
  • To avoid problems in general with missing voices of NPCs and music use the Skyrim Special Edition CrossTie in CrossOver
  • Mods are available, refer to this Reddit thread

Availability

See PCGamingWiki for Windows and/or Linux availability.

Gameplay videos

References

  1. 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
  2. Verified by User:gp on 7 Sep 2021
    Device: Mac M1 16 GB RAM
    OS: Windows 11 (latest Insider ISO)
    Method: Parallels 17
    Resolution: 1080p
    Settings: Medium
    Framerate: 50~60 FPS

macOS Compatibility

Compatibility layer Rating Notes
CrossOver Perfect Play perfectly.[1]
Wine Unknown
Virtualization
Parallels Unknown

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.