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What changed in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition in 2021

26 updates · 10 main milestones · Nov 10, 2021 to Dec 13, 2021

  1. 8 events
    Fixed crashing issue when spam casting Fireballbug fixMilestone
    Steam
    Fixed Creation Club Bundles incorrectly showing as 'owned'bug fix
    Steam
    Fixed light flicker in the Ragged Flagon Cisternbug fix
    Steam
    Added additional translations for downloaded creationslocalization
    Steam
    Fixed keyboard upgrade issue for some PC Steam playersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed Ash Zombies respawning and finding the player in their homebug fix

    Related to the Ghost of the Tribunal quest.

    Steam
    Fixed button mapping change issue for some playersbug fix
    Steam
    Fixed Palomino Horses missing mane texturesbug fix
    Steam
  2. 4 events
    Corrected menu text for German and French playersbug fix

    Fixed an issue where German and French players were given incorrect menu text when leveling up.

    Steam
    Resolved black screen issue on launchbug fix

    Fixed an issue where players were experiencing a 'black screen' upon launching the game.

    Steam
    Fixed door opening issue in Riellebug fix

    Resolved a problem preventing some doors in Rielle from opening properly.

    Steam
    Fixed text display issue for Russian and Polish notesbug fix

    Resolved an issue where Russian and Polish notes were not displaying text properly.

    Steam
  3. 4 events
    General performance optimizationsperformance
    Steam
    Adjusted creation quests to no longer start upon leaving Helgengameplay
    Steam
    Bug fixes and balance updates to various Creationsbalance changeMilestone

    Includes updates to Alternative Armors, Arcane Archer Pack, Bone Wolf, and more.

    Steam
    Minor art and lighting fixesvisuals
    Steam
  4. 10 events
    Skyrim Anniversary Edition Releasenew contentMilestone

    Bundles Skyrim Special Edition with all Creation Club content and new creations.

    Steam
    Rare Curios Creationnew content

    Brings additional goods to Khajiit Caravans, including special potion ingredients and arrows.

    Steam
    Creation Club Quest Initialization Adjustmentquality of life

    Creation Club quests will no longer initialize on startup to improve player experience.

    Steam
    Survival Mode Creationnew contentMilestone

    Players must manage hunger and cold to survive in Skyrim's wilderness.

    Steam
    Four Free Creations for Skyrim Special Edition Ownersnew contentMilestone

    Includes Saints & Seducers, Rare Curios, Survival Mode, and Fishing.

    Steam
    Ghosts of the Tribunal Creationnew contentMilestone

    Features new weapons and armors from The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind.

    Steam
    The Cause Creationnew contentMilestone

    Players encounter the Mythic Dawn and face new enemies and locations.

    Steam
    Next-Gen Upgrade for PS5 and Xbox Series X|SsystemMilestone

    Free upgrade with enhanced graphics and faster loading times for owners of Special Edition or Anniversary Edition.

    Steam
    Fishing Mode Creationnew contentMilestone

    Allows players to catch over 20 unique fish species and cook or display them.

    Steam
    Saints & Seducers Creationnew contentMilestone

    Introduces an additional storyline across two quests with new armor sets, weapons, and enemies.

    Steam