PC (Steam): 74.5MB

• Fixed an issue causing PC players (Steam and Microsoft Store) to crash when entering Kolbjorn Barrow and the Dawnstar Museum.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition is available now. For more information on the Anniversary Edition, visit our article here.
Please find the update notes for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition below.

• PC (Steam): 5.3 GB

• General performance optimizations
  
• Minor art and lighting fixes
  
• Adjusted creation quests so they no longer start upon leaving Helgen
  
• Bug fixes and balance updates to the following Creations:
  • Alternative Armors – Daedric Mail
  • Alternative Armors – Elven Hunter
  • Alternative Armors – Ebony Plate
  • Alternative Armors – Ebony Plate
  • Arcane Archer Pack
  • Bone Wolf
  • Dawnfang & Duskfang
  • Dead Man's Dread
  • Chrysamere
  • Civil War Champions
  • Divine Crusader
  • Forgotten Seasons
  • Goblins
  • Hendraheim
  • Myrwatch
  • Pets of Skyrim
  • Plague of the Dead
  • Rare Curios
  • Ruin’s Edge
  • Saints and Seducers
  • Saturalia
  • Spell Knight Armor
  • Staff of Sheogorath
  • Stendarr's Hammer
  • Sunder & Wraithguard
  • Survival Mode
  • Tundra Homestead

In celebration of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s tenth anniversary, we’re excited to dive deeper into the Skyrim Anniversary Edition[elderscrolls.bethesda.net], the most comprehensive edition of the game released to date, and new Creation Club content – both coming this November.
10 years of Skyrim is a big occasion, so we’re giving away not one, but four creations away to owners of Skyrim Special Edition, adding additional quests to uncover, gear to equip and yes, fish to catch:
Originally released in 2019, this creation introduces an additional storyline across two quests (complete with side quests) for players to delve into. With additional armor sets, weapons, enemies and much more to discover, Saints & Seducers features some of the largest amounts of content we’ve ever packed into a single creation!
Included as part of Saints & Seducers, the Rare Curios creation brings additional goods imported from all over Tamriel to Skyrim’s Khajiit Caravans. So long as you have coin, these merchants can supply you with all sorts of useful wares, including ingredients to concoct special potions, arrows and poisons!
Looking to immerse yourself in Skyrim’s untamed wilderness like never before? Previously released in 2017, the Survival Mode creation has your Dragonborn contend with the very elements of Skyrim itself to survive! Players must wear warm gear and seek shelter in cold climates to keep from freezing to death, as well as mind their hunger and exhaustion on top of the usual threats like pesky bandits and ambushing dragons. Thankfully, Skyrim is rich in food to harvest (or scavenge), weather-appropriate armor and even taverns to rest your weary head. If you’re looking for a different way to experience Skyrim, we highly recommend you check Survival Mode out!
On the topic of obtaining your own food, Skyrim’s all-new Fishing mode creation lets you angle over 20 unique aquatic species across the area’s many bodies of water. Cook your catch for a meal, display it as trophy in your den or even keep it inside your own home aquarium – the choice is yours! With many of Skyrim’s fishing spots located in the region’s most breathtaking and tranquil spots, there’s nothing like unwinding on the shores as you tackle (pun intended) the questlines in this upcoming free creation.
“I have been eagerly awaiting the release of this round of creations,” says Daniel Lee, Senior Artist and Creation Club development lead at Bethesda Games Studios. “I've wanted fishing in Skyrim ever since the beginning and now it is finally here. We've worked hard on this program and it has been a true labor of love; there are more than a few surprises tucked away and I can't wait for everyone to find them."

The four above creations will be made free for all owners of Skyrim Special Edition, but what about all the other amazing creations already released for the game? That’s where The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition comes in. Available for purchase November 11, Skyrim Anniversary Edition features the complete Skyrim Special Edition PLUS all previously released Creation Club creations for the game – yes, that includes the four free creations, too!
That isn’t everything in the Anniversary Edition – players will also be able to enjoy an all-new batch of creations, including new ways to play and new quests tapping into Tamriel’s history. In ‘Ghosts of the Tribunal’ you’ll earn over a dozen new weapons and armors previously featured in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, while ‘The Cause,’ has players encounter the Mythic Dawn, who aim to form a new Oblivion gate, and features brand new enemies, locations, and weapons – not to mention a conjurable Daedric horse! This is just some of the amazing new content releasing in November to mark the 10-year anniversary.
These new creations are included in the Anniversary Edition, along with all the free creations and previously existing creations mentioned above, making it the most comprehensive edition of Skyrim to date. Already own Skyrim Special Edition? Purchase the Anniversary Upgrade and snag all those creations in one convenient package at a great value. Players may also purchase these creations individually upon release, if they so choose.
In November, we’re also adjusting all Creation Club quests, both old and new, to no longer initialize on startup. We’re aware some players found the rush of quests with a new character to be overwhelming, especially those who have many creations. Thankfully, with so much content available, it’s now easy to encounter these organically while adventuring across Skyrim, so we wanted to bring this experience in line with the rest of the game. If you do want to pursue a particular creation, instructions are included in their store descriptions.

Check out our FAQ below:
The Skyrim Anniversary Edition bundles together Skyrim Special Edition with every piece of Creation Club content released at the time of the Anniversary Edition’s launch, including additional quests, armor and gameplay modes.
Players who already own Skyrim Special Edition may choose to purchase just the Anniversary Upgrade, which includes all the Creation Club creation content mentioned above in one convenient, high-value bundle.

• The MSRP for the Skyrim Anniversary Edition on digital storefronts will be USD $49.99/EUR €54.99/GBP £47.99/AUD $79.95/RUB 3399 at launch.
  
• If you already own Skyrim Special Edition, the MSRP for the Anniversary Upgrade on digital storefronts will be USD $19.99/EUR €19.99/GBP £15.99/AUD $29.95/RUB 1429 at launch.

Prices and availability may differ by region or platform. Check your local retailer for your local price.
Yes, there will be physical copies of the Anniversary Edition available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One systems. Please note that while the physical edition contains a game disc, internet access is required to redeem and download the Creation Club content included in the Anniversary Edition.
Prices and availability for physical copies may vary, check your local retailer for details.
Yes! Owners of Skyrim Special Edition or the Anniversary Edition on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S will receive a next-generation upgrade for the game. The upgrade will be free and optimize the game with enhanced graphics, faster loading times and more.
Any achievement/trophy progress earned playing on Skyrim Special Edition will carry over to the Anniversary Edition, EXCEPT when upgrading the PlayStation 4 version of the game to the PlayStation 5 version.

A new update is now available for Skyrim Special Edition (v.1.5.16).

If you run into any issues or have any feedback, please let us know here or on our official support forums: https://bethesda.net/community/category/89/pc-se

For a full list of fixes and changes, please see the list below.

Bug Fixes

• Fixed issue with rate of critters respawning in world
  
• Fixed issues with screenshots displaying incorrectly in Creation Club/Mods
  
• Message of the Day heading revised
  
• Changed logic for how Creation Club content is initialized
  
• Minor bug fixes to Bethesda.net

EDIT: This is now live. Thank you for your continued feedback. Feel free to post here, discussion, our on our official forums. Thanks again!

Skyrim Creation Club’s all-new Survival Mode, is now available on Steam beta. You can be one of the first to check it out by simply opting-into the beta.

Survival Mode adds new gameplay features and challenges to transform Skyrim into a land of unrelenting cold and harsh wilderness.

Instructions for how to opt-in to the beta are provided below. Before you do that, there are a few important details to note. We welcome your feedback and thoughts on what you’d like to see and any issues you run into. You are encouraged to let us know here on Steam or in our Official Beta Forums[bethesda.net].

Please Note: Once you opt-in to the Skyrim Creation Club beta, Survival Mode will no longer work if you back out. Additionally, we cannot accept any feedback or aid in any issues experienced if you opt-in to the beta with mods installed.

Last but not least, please be sure to back up your saves before opting in to the beta.

For more information on Survival Mode[bethesda.net], please see our post on Bethesda.net.

Instructions on how to access the beta:

1. Log into Steam.
   
2. Right Click on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition in your Library.
   
3. Select Properties.
   
4. Select Betas.
   
5. A drop down menu will appear. Select the available beta option
   
6. Select OK.
   
7. Wait for the game to update.

Beginning today and through 4pm ET on Sunday, you can play Skyrim Special Edition... for FREE! Additionally, between now and September 19th, you can save 50% on your purchase of the game.