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What changed in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition in 2016

70 updates · 14 main milestones · Oct 10, 2016 to Nov 21, 2016

  1. 8 events
    Fixed login issue with Bethesda.netbug fix

    Fixed issue with being unable to log into Bethesda.net

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    General stability and performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed Slow Time effects issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Slow Time effects weren't behaving properly

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    Better support for 144hz displaysperformance
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    Fixed Slow Time effects issuebug fix

    Fixed an issue where Slow Time effects weren't behaving properly

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    Better support for 144hz displaysperformance
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    General stability and performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed login issue with Bethesda.netbug fix

    Fixed issue with being unable to log into Bethesda.net

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  2. 12 events
    Fixed water flow rendering issuebug fix

    Addressed the issue with water flow not rendering properly.

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    General stability and performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed werewolf to human form crashbug fix

    Resolved a crash related to changing from werewolf back to human form.

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    Fixed alt-tab issue on PCbug fix

    Resolved an issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game.

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    Fixed crash after changing Load Order of modsbug fix

    Addressed a crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of mods.

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    General bug fixing for Modsbug fix

    General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Mods.

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    General stability and performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed water flow rendering issuebug fix

    Resolved an issue with water flow not rendering properly.

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    General bug fixes for Mod browsingbug fix

    Implemented general bug fixing and improvements with browsing Mods.

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    Fixed werewolf transformation crashbug fix

    Resolved a crash related to changing from werewolf back to human form.

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    Fixed alt-tab issue on PCbug fix

    Resolved an issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game.

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    Fixed mod load order crashbug fix

    Resolved a crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of mods.

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  3. 14 events
    General stability and performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed issue with water flow not rendering properlybug fix
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    Fixed crash related to changing from werewolf back to human formbug fix
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    General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Modsbug fix
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    Fixed issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game (PC)bug fix
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    Fixed crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of modsbug fix
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    Fixed crash related to reloading after changing Load Order of modsbug fix
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    Fix for crash related to xaudio driversbug fix
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    Fixed crash related to changing from werewolf back to human formbug fix
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    Fixed crash related to xaudio driversbug fix
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    General bug fixing and improvements with browsing Modsbug fix
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    General stability and performance improvementsperformance
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    Fixed issue with water flow not rendering properlybug fix
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    Fixed issue related to using alt-tab while playing the game (PC)bug fix
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  4. 10 events
    Updated sound files to not use compressionaudio
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    Fixed interface elements not appearing correctly on certain displaysbug fix

    Specifically for Xbox One and PS4

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    General performance and optimization improvementsperformance
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    Fixed rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locationsbug fix
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    Fixed rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locationsbug fix
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    Updated sound files to not use compressionaudio
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    Fixed interface elements not appearing correctly on certain displaysbug fix

    Specifically for Xbox One and PS4

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    General performance and optimization improvementsperformance
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    Fixed saves erroneously marked as Moddedbug fix

    This occurred even though no mods were active

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    Fixed issue with saves erroneously marked as Moddedbug fix

    This occurred even though no mods are active

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  5. 8 events
    Updated some sound files to not use compressionaudio
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    Updated some sound files to not use compressionaudio
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    Fixed issue with saves erroneously being marked as Moddedbug fix
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    General performance and optimization improvementsperformance
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    General performance and optimization improvementsperformance
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    Fixed issue with saves erroneously being marked as Moddedbug fix
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    Fixed rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locationsbug fix
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    Fixed rare issue with NPCs not appearing in proper locationsbug fix
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  6. 10 events
    Remastered Art and Effectsnew contentMilestone

    Includes remastered art and effects such as volumetric god rays and dynamic depth of field.

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    Free Upgrade for Existing Ownersquality of life

    Owners of Skyrim + All DLC on Steam by October 28th receive a free upgrade to Special Edition.

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    Screen-Space Reflectionsnew contentMilestone

    Introduces screen-space reflections for enhanced visual fidelity.

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    Mod Support for PC, Xbox One, and PS4moddingMilestone

    Brings the power of mods to Skyrim Special Edition on multiple platforms.

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    Mod Support for PC, Xbox One, and PS4moddingMilestone

    Brings mod support to Skyrim Special Edition on multiple platforms.

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    Remastered Art and Effectsnew contentMilestone

    Includes remastered art and effects such as volumetric god rays and dynamic depth of field.

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    Screen-Space Reflectionsnew contentMilestone

    Introduces screen-space reflections for enhanced visual fidelity.

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    Skyrim Special Edition Now Available on Steamdlc releaseMilestone

    Skyrim Special Edition includes the original game and all add-ons with new features.

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    Free Upgrade for Existing Ownersquality of life

    Owners of Skyrim + All DLC on Steam by October 28th receive a free upgrade to Special Edition.

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    Skyrim Special Edition Now Available on Steamdlc releaseMilestone

    Skyrim Special Edition includes the original game and all add-ons with new features.

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  7. 6 events
    Skyrim Special Edition Global Release Date Announceddlc releaseMilestone

    Skyrim Special Edition will be available for purchase at 12am UTC on October 28.

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    Free Upgrade Eligibility for Skyrim Ownersdlc releaseMilestone

    Owners of Skyrim Legendary Edition or Skyrim with all three DLCs will receive Skyrim Special Edition for free.

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    Skyrim Special Edition Free Upgrade for Eligible Playersdlc releaseMilestone

    Players who own Skyrim Legendary Edition or Skyrim with all three DLCs will receive Skyrim Special Edition at no additional cost.

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    Skyrim Special Edition Launch Announcementdlc releaseMilestone

    Skyrim Special Edition will be available for purchase on October 28.

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    Eligibility Deadline for Free Upgradedlc releaseMilestone

    To ensure eligibility for the free upgrade, all content must be owned by October 28.

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    Free Upgrade Processing Timedlc release

    Free upgrade may take up to 36 hours to apply if the bundle is completed after October 28.

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  8. 2 events
    Skyrim Special Edition Global Release Datedlc release

    Skyrim Special Edition will be available for purchase on October 28, 2016.

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    Skyrim Special Edition Free for Eligible Ownersdlc releaseMilestone

    Owners of Skyrim and all DLCs will receive Skyrim Special Edition for free.

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