Can I use my original Skyrim save on special edition?

Existing save games from the original PC game will work in the PC version of Skyrim Special Edition. Simply copy your old saves from My Games/Skyrim to My Games/Skyrim Special Edition.

How do I move my Skyrim save to special edition?

To transfer your save files, enter the saves folder, and copy all the save files you wish to transfer (they should be listed by (Save # - Character Name, Location). With the files copied, enter the Special Edition save folder and paste them in, then close the folders and launch the game.

Can you upgrade normal Skyrim to special edition?

There is no upgrade to the original game, the Special Edition is a completely separate title. You will end up with two versions of Skyrim in your library if you buy the new one. And no, there's no way to get it for free.

Do I have to buy Skyrim Anniversary Edition if I own special edition?

If you already own Skyrim Special Edition, you can upgrade to Skyrim AE for $19.99 USD / $29.95 AUD / €19.99 / £15.99. Skyrim Anniversary Edition is not included in Xbox Game Pass.

Can you use old Skyrim mods on special edition?

Yes! The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition is compatible with mods.

Moving Skyrim Saves from Original to Special Edition PC

Did Skyrim Anniversary Edition break mods?

Because the Anniversary Edition is only for SSE. But yes, if you go from normal SSE mods and update to AR, the vast majority of your script extender required mods will break. Thankfully at this point, almost every mod have updated to be used with AE. It'll be best to completely wipe your mods and start fresh for AE.

Does Skyrim Anniversary Edition work with old saves?

Yes, but with some conditions. Existing save games from the original PC game will work in the PC version of Skyrim Special Edition. Simply copy your old saves from My Games/Skyrim to My Games/Skyrim Special Edition. Only use original saves that have never used mods.

Will I lose everything if I get Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

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.

Is Skyrim Special Edition cheaper if you own Skyrim?

The upgrade is cheaper if you own the Skyrim Special Edition, and that just so happens to be the version available on Game Pass.

Is it worth upgrading to Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

Honestly, if you're a fan of Skyrim, we reckon this is an upgrade that's worth grabbing and it's also worth pointing out that, although the full version is expensive, you can frequently catch the standard version of Skyrim on a deep discount during eShop sales and then upgrade that way.

Which is better Skyrim Anniversary or Special Edition?

The differences between Skyrim Anniversary and Skyrim Special editions makes it clear that players who have not yet experienced the game at all would be fine with either purchase, but the Anniversary Edition contains both more content and better graphics, making it the best version of Skyrim available in 2022.

Do you have to start a new game for Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

No you don't. I just did it recently. Some really neat new things added. Enjoy!

Does a new game in Skyrim overwrite a saved game?

Autosaves will be overwritten. Manual saves will not be overwritten. You will want to create a manual save for the old character to preserve their game, if you haven't done so already. What I do is I type "save <Save name>" in the console, it creates a save which never gets auto deleted.

Can you divorce in Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

Sadly, there isn't a way to divorce anyone in Skyrim. Marriage is for life, which is why, the only way to undo a marriage is to kill the spouse. For spouses that are followers, they can just be brought to a particularly difficult dungeon and left to die, but for other spouses, they'll need to be "dealt with" at home.

How long is Skyrim Anniversary Edition 100%?

When focusing on the main objectives, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is about 25½ Hours in length. If you're a gamer that strives to see all aspects of the game, you are likely to spend around 212 Hours to obtain 100% completion.

Is the 10 year anniversary worth it in Skyrim?

Overall, it seems that Skyrim Anniversary Edition is cheap enough and has enough unique content to make a second, third, or fourth playthrough worth coming back to. Fundamentally, it's still the Skyrim experience but there's enough there to make coming back to the cold mountains of Tamriel worth your time.

How do I access my old Skyrim saves?

Press the folder icon on the task bar located at the bottom of your screen. Go to Documents. Select the "My Games" folder. From there you should see a folder named "Skyrim Special Edition" or "Skyrim" Double click on the name and you should see a folder named "Saves."

Why can't i save Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

Check the hard drive that the game is installed to and ensure you have enough remaining space and remove any old saves you do not need. If you have enough space to save your game, check your antivirus and firewall to see if it is blocking any files from being created for Skyrim.

Is Skyrim Anniversary Edition the same as original?

Skyrim Anniversary Edition includes the base Skyrim game complete with its three expansions: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn. But it also includes every Creation Club DLC that has been released up until this point, as well as new Creations that have been added alongside Anniversary Edition.

Has Skyrim anniversary been fixed?

An update rolled out for Skyrim Anniversary Edition has reportedly addressed many of the issues players have seen with frame rate from the port. Several players have already reported that the patch seems to have fixed the game's performance issues, particularly with frame rate dips in certain areas.

How many mods can Skyrim anniversary handle?

The Anniversary Edition of Skyrim adds more than 70 official mods to the base game - these thirteen are the addons most worth checking out.

How many mods can Skyrim Anniversary Edition handle?

The cap is set to 150 for Xbox and 100 for PlayStation. With these caps, you might not be able to reach the full storage limit for mods, but the additional storage capacity will allow for you to have larger mods within it. Please note that this is a starting point, and that it may be adjusted in the future.

Is Skyrim Special Edition buggy?

Skyrim: Special Edition is a buggy mess on consoles. In just a few hours playing on Xbox One, I encountered NPCs floating above chairs, twitchy mammoths, seconds-long pauses in animation, echoing dialogue and other glitches that are unforgivable for a game that came out in 2011 and, in 2016, costs $60 on console.