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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
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Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda Softworks·$39.99
Aug 20, 2026 · 12h ago

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.7.99

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Skyrim Anniversary Edition Update 1.7.99 adds vast Creation Kit updates, UI improvements, storage increases, and numerous crash fixes, focusing on Creations management, localization, and platform-specific enhancements.

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  • Mod storage and Creations storage
    • Increased mod storage to 15 GB on PlayStation 5 and Xbox to accommodate larger Creations libraries.15 GB GB
    • PlayStation 4 Creations storage expanded to ~16 GB with potential discrepancies between download size and installed size due to hardware specifics.approximately 16 GB GB
  • Localization and UI improvements
    • Added localization fixes for UI strings and platform terminology.
    • Creation Details page now includes instructions on how to report abusive or problematic mods.
  • Creations Menu improvements
    • Creations are now bundled in the Skyrim Creations Menu to align with other titles.bundled in Skyrim Creations Menu
    • Storefront UI updated to handle larger Creations art sizes for consistency with other games.support for Creations box art at 3640x900 and 900x506
    • Creation categories can now be sorted by Most Popular.Most Popular
    • Creations flagged as WIP can be viewed when bookmarked.viewable when bookmarked
  • Creation Kit enhancements
    • Creation Kit gains Localization export support.supported
    • Search and Replace enhanced with Starfield parity and new form navigation buttons.aligned with Starfield; adds buttons for Select Form in Object Window and Open Form Editor
    • Creation Kit now allows multiple master loads by default (configurable).default allowed
    • Certain Verified Creations won’t block achievements on updated Creations; requires new game start for functionality.Achievement-Friendly (Xbox); Trophy-Friendly (PlayStation) for Verified Creators
    • PlayStation Creations now support more file types during uploads.additional types (.nif, .dds, .bink, .wav, .fuz with embedded .wav)
  • CrashesSeveral crashes fixed: Virtual Keyboard on Steam Deck, empty Creations search results, transforming into a new race.
  • Creation Kit crashes (dialogue, loot, Make Use Info, reload mod)Fixed crashes when dialogues close, analyzing loot in new zones, Make Use Info button, and reloading mods without Masterfiles.
  • Bug Fixes – General Creations and Store behavior
    • Free Creations from Verified Creators appear in Verified Creators category in store.
    • Exiting Search returns user to Details page of the Creation.
    • Creations now display correct version numbers consistently on pause menu.
    • Pricing visuals update to prevent misformatting during sales.
    • Fixed issue where Anniversary Edition Creations failed to auto-download on PS5.
    • Verified Creator category now sorts by latest instead of alphabetical.
    • Load Order item selection now sticks more reliably.
    • Deleting all Creations now clears only Store-downloaded mods, not others.
    • Uploading/restoring a Load Order containing unavailable Marketplace items no longer fails; large mod sets no longer fail.
    • Creations store now loads more efficiently.
  • Meta improvements – Creation Kit crash fixes (additional)
    • Creation Kit now enforces consistent capitalization of platform-specific .bsa binaries to avoid runtime errors.
    • Archiving new forms in a plugin that relies on pre-existing assets will not duplicate existing forms.
    • Fix for Creation submissions being incorrectly tagged as Masterfiles causing data reload issues.
    • Cell forms now populate correctly across tabs via the Cell View window.
    • Altered forms no longer count as new forms when creating plugins.
    • Create Archives or Upload processes now apply correct compression to meshes and miscellaneous archives more consistently.
    • Browsing IDs in the World Spaces window should no longer alter forms.
    • Resolved error message when attempting to open the Creation Kit while Bethesda.net services were offline.
  • Miscellaneous credits updateUpdated the game credits.

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Patch history

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  1. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.640Sep 20, 2022 · 47mo

    Update 1.6.640 focuses on stability fixes for mod loading, Creation Credit displays, and localization fixes for specific store items.

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  2. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.342Dec 13, 2021 · 57mo

    Update 1.6.342 focuses on stability fixes, texture corrections, and resolving issues with Creation Club content and PC input mapping.

  3. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.323Nov 22, 2021 · 57mo

    Update 1.6.323 focuses on stability and localization fixes, including a critical launch crash and door interactions.

  4. Skyrim Special Edition 1.5.16 UpdateNov 7, 2017 · 106mo

    Version 1.5.16 focuses on world respawn rates, Creation Club initialization, and general system stability.

  5. Skyrim Special Edition 1.4 UpdateJan 31, 2017 · 116mo

    The Skyrim Special Edition 1.4 Update focuses on enhancing the Mod Browser functionality and improving general game stability.

    +8
  6. Skyrim Special Edition 1.3 UpdateNov 21, 2016 · 118mo

    The 1.3 Update focuses on general stability, performance improvements, and critical bug fixes for PC users.

    +1
  7. Skyrim 1.2 Update - Live on SteamNov 11, 2016 · 118mo

    The 1.2 Update for Skyrim Special Edition focuses on general stability, performance, and critical crash fixes for PC users.

  8. Skyrim Special Edition 1.2 Update - Steam BetaNov 9, 2016 · 119mo

    The 1.2 Beta update for Skyrim Special Edition focuses on stability, crash fixes, and mod browsing improvements.

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