Summary
Bethesda has released a brand-new update forThe Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition, the version of the open world RPG that’s available to play on modern platforms.Skyrimis one of the most popular games ever released, still played by a dedicated fanbase even 12 years after its initial launch. A big reason forSkyrim’s longevity is Bethesda’s support for the game, releasing multiple updated versions over the years.
Bethesda released multipleSkyrimexpansions after the launch of the original game, packing those in with future versions that also included other enhancements. Thefirst majorSkyrimre-release was theSpecial Edition, which launched in 2016 with all the content available to that point, in addition to a graphical upgrade. Bethesda then released a VR version ofSkyrimas well as anAnniversary Edition, which was effectively theSpecial Editionbut with some community creations baked-in and some new gameplay features.
Now Bethesda has released a brand-new update forSkyrim Special Edition/Anniversary Editionthat can be downloaded right now. The latest update adds the Bethesda Game Studios Creations menu, which lets players download Creations content directly. In addition, the newSkyrimupdate has added Steam Deck support, meaning thatSkyrimis finally Steam Deck verified. Ultrawide Monitor Support has also been added for those playing on PC.
While these are the headlining new features for the latestSkyrimupdate, it notably includes a huge list of bug fixes as well. After downloading the new update,Skyrimshould be a smoother experience for players across all platforms. Some of the issues are platform-specific, like the Epic Games Store version not recognizing Xbox controllers, which should now be resolved after downloading the new update.
Some fans may be surprised to seeSkyrimgetting an update in 2023, but it shows Bethesda’s dedication to improving its games even years after they’re released. Fans can expect Bethesda to apply a similar philosophy to open world sci-fi RPGStarfield, which launched earlier this year to strong reviews. Bethesda plans onsupportingStarfieldfor the long haul, which will include a mix of premium DLC expansions and free updates like this one.
Ghosts of the Tribunal
FEATURE: Support for Steam Deck.
FEATURE: Various console improvements.
FEATURE: “sStartingCell”, “sStartingCellX”, and “sStartingCellY” can be added to the General section of your SkyrimCustom.ini to autoload into the specified locations upon game start.
Function SetContainerAllowStolenItems(bool setAllowStolenItems) native
int Function GetAllItemsCount() native
bool Function IsContainerEmpty() native
Function RemoveAllStolenItems(ObjectReference akTransferTo = None) native
