9

What are the major differences between Skyrim and Skyrim: Special Edition? I'm looking to understand all of the signficant changes between Skyrim and Skyrim: SE; not just whether or not a few quests have been changed or not.

Specifically looking for:

  • Graphical improvements?
  • Gameplay improvements?
  • Performance improvements?
  • Mechanic impromvements?
  • Modding improvements?
Improve this question
0

3 Answers 3

Reset to default
13

Mechanics

Graphics

  • Supports 64-bit render targets by switching from 32-bit to 64-bit
  • Options to enable God Rays, Snow Shaders, Lens Flares
  • Supports Direct X 11

Modding

  • Console versions now fully support Mods
Improve this answer
4
  • 8
    "Fully" might be overstating things. I'd be surprised if consoles got SKSE.
    – Lord Harkon
    Commented Oct 28, 2016 at 21:59
  • 8
    PS4 Mods cannot use new assets, all "assets" for the mods must already be included in game.
    – nailbones
    Commented Oct 29, 2016 at 4:36
  • Rain occlusion and better water flow/movement. Also due to more memory available no more distant terrain flickering and much bigger battles.
    – Lore Friendly
    Commented Nov 4, 2016 at 12:06
  • Good answer, especially re the graphics. To say they're 'better' is subjective.
    – C26
    Commented Aug 4, 2020 at 13:21
-4

First of all, the graphics are better. For example, if you're on normal Skyrim and you go behind a tree casting a shadow on the ground, if you look up in front of it you won't see that. You will in Special Edition though. Also, in normal Skyrim, (It's hard to notice.) Everything is 2D. Barrels, trees, everything. In Special Edition they're not. There are a few more new things but I'm running out of time. Although, if you look around closely at your surroundings and your weapons, menu, everything, you'll notice all the differences. Also, the game freezes a lot less.

Improve this answer
1
  • "Also, in normal Skyrim, (It's hard to notice.) Everything is 2D. Barrels, trees, everything." This is just not true. And makes no sense.
    – Alan B
    Commented Nov 4, 2020 at 17:25
-4

the main one is the fact that it includes the 3 DLCs. There's a wee bit less glitches and if i remember correctly on SE has mods. The rest is unnoticeable.

Improve this answer

Your Answer

By clicking “Post Your Answer”, you agree to our terms of service and acknowledge you have read our privacy policy.

Not the answer you're looking for? Browse other questions tagged or ask your own question.