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Will Skyrim saves transfer to Anniversary Edition?

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.
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How to transfer save files from Skyrim to Anniversary 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.
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Can you upgrade original Skyrim to Anniversary Edition?

Players who own the physical disc of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition are able to upgrade to the Anniversary Edition. The physical disc has to be in the console and installed. Then select the option to purchase the upgrade will appear in the store.
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What happens when you upgrade to Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

The Anniversary Upgrade includes pre-existing and new Creation Club content like quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells, and more. With Creations, there is a lot more to discover. You must own Skyrim Special Edition to access this content.
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Is Skyrim anniversary upgrade better than normal?

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.
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Do I need to buy Skyrim Anniversary Edition if I have 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.
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Will I lose my progress if I upgrade to Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

Will my achievements/trophies carry over? 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.
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How do I change my Skyrim to Anniversary Edition?

To access this menu, follow the instructions for your platform below: Steam: From your Library, right-click The Elder Scrolls V Skyrim Special Edition, select DLC, and check or uncheck The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Upgrade.
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Where are Skyrim save files Anniversary Edition?

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."
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Is there a way to transfer Skyrim saves?

How To Transfer Skyrim Saved Games Between PCs
  1. On the 1st PC navigate to MyDocuments → Games → Skyrim → Saves. Note: Your “Games” folder may be named 'MyGames' or something similar.
  2. Copy the contents to a portable device (ie flash drive).
  3. Paste the contents on the 2nd PC in the 'Saves' folder.
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How do I transfer Skyrim saves to Skyrim Special Edition?

Step 1. Navigate to Skyrim saves location and copy the save file you want to transfer to another hard drive or any cloud space. Step 2. Move the file to the Skyrim game folder on another PC, or Skyrim Special Edition saves folder, and run the game to load the save you transferred.
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Do you need a Bethesda account for Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

A Bethesda.net account is required for online multiplayer, and Add-Ons. Everything else in the game is playable without linking your account.
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Does 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.
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Is Skyrim 10 year anniversary worth it?

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition worth playing? As someone who's experienced the game on multiple consoles – it's a resounding yes. Even after so many hours of game time you're bound to find something new, or a different way of doing something.
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How big is Skyrim anniversary upgrade?

Storage: 12 GB available space.
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How many quests are in the Anniversary Edition of Skyrim?

With over 270 total quests available in Skyrim, there is a good chance that most players haven't seen every side quest on offer.
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Can you use mods with Skyrim Anniversary Edition?

While Anniversary Edition comes with everything currently available in the Skyrim Special Edition Creation Club, it also introduces a variety of completely original mods too.
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Do all Skyrim SE mods work with Anniversary Edition?

The anniversary edition is just the SE with DLC. It's not another version of the game. Basically all the creation club content is included.
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Should you delete old Skyrim saves?

How risky is it? Don't do that. Delete all but the last 3 or 4 saves. Technically, you could delete every save (because the game doesn't constantly write to the most recent save file), but if you crashed right then and there you'd lose everything.
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What does Skyrim Anniversary Edition add?

INCLUDED CONTENT. The Anniversary Edition includes the core game, pre-existing and new Creation Club content, plus all three official add-ons: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.
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Does Skyrim data transfer?

Game files are not stored on the disc. They're stored in your consoles storage. Buying a new copy and playing on the same console will be fine.
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Can you transfer Skyrim saves to Legendary Edition?

As long as your mods match (that also means you've got all of the DLCs on both installations) and you don't have any weird scripts embedded in the save, you should be OK. Skyrim Legendary Edition and Skyrim Special Edition are not the same thing.
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Does Skyrim support cross save?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim does not support cross-save for any platform.
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