Can you start a new game of Skyrim without losing the old game?

Yes you can. You can basically start a new game whenever you want through the main menu. However, note that if your original game is only saved in the autosave, then you risk losing it by starting a new game.

Will starting a new game delete my old one Skyrim?

When starting a New Game, the chapter progress will be overwritten, as well as unlocked perks. Starting a New Game does not delete Collectibles or Settings. If you want to reset these, you will need to manually delete the player profile save outside of the game.

Can you have 2 different games on Skyrim?

Yes, you can have multiple profiles on the one system. As Ben has stated, simply select new game from the main menu, create your new character and once you have finished save the game.

Can you have more than one saved game on Skyrim?

Yes, but if you name the two characters the same, the game will put those saves into one character file.

Will I lose my saved games if I reinstall Skyrim?

Will I lose my save data if I have to reinstall The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim or Steam? No. Skyrim is supported by the Steam Cloud that ensures save game data is stored by Steam itself. This feature allows players to load and play their saved games on different computers.

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Can I reinstall a game without losing data?

It depends if the game has cloud save or not. If it does, then progress is saved, otherwise it will be lost.

Does your progress save if you uninstall a game?

Nope, your game saves are safe. They are separate from game data. There is a local copy that is untouched.

Can you get married 2 times in Skyrim?

Unfortunately you're only able to have 1 wife. Even if your spouse dies - or if you kill her - you are unable to remarry. Just one spouse, ever. We also have a pretty good Skyrim Marriage guide if you're intersted in more information.

How many Skyrim characters can you have at once?

You can have as many characters as you want. Don't rely on quicksaves and autosaves, use manual saves. Manual saves can be renamed to whatever you want, even without the use of the console, which I don't recommend (using the console can corrupt saves, no matter what you use it for).

Can you have two houses at once in Skyrim?

There is no limit to how many houses the Dragonborn may own. The Dragonborn can ask spouses to move into a house or choose to move into the spouse's house. Children also are able to change houses.

Can you join both factions in Skyrim?

Also note that you can be a member of all factions simultaneously without any conflict, with the exception being the Imperials and Stormcloaks where you will have to pick a side.

How do I transfer my character to a new save in Skyrim?

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Can I transfer my character model to a new game? Can you load any old saves at all with your character stored? If you can, the mod racemenu allows you to save character presets. Just load any working save with your character, open console and type showracemenu and save your character preset.

What is the second game to Skyrim?

The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall was published in 1996, and it featured one of the first true 3D worlds on a large scale, with a game world claimed to be the size of Great Britain.

Will I lose everything if I upgrade Skyrim to 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.

Why can't i start a new Skyrim game?

Sometimes your Skyrim-not-launching issue is down to the missing or corrupt game files. If that's the case, you should use the built-in tool of Steam to verify the integrity of all game files.

What happens if you wait too long in Skyrim?

Nothing negative happens if you wait for a long time. Anything you have killed (dungeons, guards, etc.) will re-spawn and shop keepers will get new stock. Quest will not expire at any point so you are safe to wait for as long as you like.

How many houses can you own in Skyrim?

In Skyrim there are five houses that the player can purchase. Houses are among the most expensive purchases a player can make, but owning a house allows a player to store items in it securely and can be a welcome sanctuary after dungeon-crawling.

How many kids can you have in Skyrim?

There are many kids in the game who have lost their families and wish to be adopted by the player, but given that unfortunately, the Dragonborn can only adopt two children, it is one of the most important choices in Skyrim.

What is the time limit in Skyrim?

There's a time frame (72 real life hours) before dragons end up dominating the province of Skyrim. You will get a bad ending as well.

Can you divorce your wife in Skyrim?

You can't formally get a divorce in Skyrim, but you might be able to get a new Marriage Partner.

Can a woman marry another woman in Skyrim?

In Skyrim, you can marry anyone of any gender or race.

Who can you not marry in Skyrim?

Love is love in the land of Skyrim. You're free to marry anyone of any gender or race. Male Orcs can marry female Dark Elves, female Bretons can marry female Redguards, male Imperials can marry male Argonians.

Is deleting game files the same as uninstalling?

Uninstall is removing a program and its associated files from a computer hard drive. The uninstall feature differs from the delete function in that it safely and efficiently removes all associated files, whereas delete only removes part of a program or selected file.

Will I lose my pirate if I delete sea of thieves?

This. Yes you will lose everything.

What does deleting saved game data do?

By deleting your saved data on Xbox, you help maintain your console by freeing up storage and having the ability to wipe any unnecessary data when you see fit.