Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition is a re-release of the role-playing fantasy game with an open world The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim... Read more
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Special Edition is a re-release of the role-playing fantasy game with an open world The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Legendary Edition for next-generation consoles Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch, as well as for PC.
The "Special Edition" includes numerous technical improvements and graphic enhancements but does not offer new content. It was released on PC, XOne, and PS4 on October 28, 2016, and on Switch on November 17, 2017.
Graphic Changes
The most significant changes were made to the visual aspect of the original The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, as the engine was upgraded to support 64-bit operations, DirectX 11 features, tessellation, and parallax occlusion. The changes are most noticeable in the water, which realistically flows around obstacles rather than disappearing through shores and rocks. Additionally, the flow and speed of water in rivers and oceans vary in different locations.
Volumetric rain has been introduced, along with real-time global illumination technology HBAO+ and depth of perspective. Flickering of distant objects (rocks, trees, buildings) has been eliminated, their loading has been optimized, and the draw distance has been increased.
Reflections with color and metallic shine have appeared on models, making them look realistic. Anti-aliasing is implemented through the progressive TAA technology, completely removing "jaggies" on objects.
Developers introduced a new grass generation system, adding bushes, small stones, and other subtle objects, significantly enhancing visual quality and immersion in the game world. Roads are now adorned with mushrooms and flowers. There are also new effects, such as sun flares and calculations for snow movement in the direction of the wind.
Technical Updates:
- The limit on the number of mods has been removed, allowing for the installation of more than 255.
- The built-in mod editor has been improved; it supports old mods and offers new features.
- New quests and characters, animals and enemies, dialogues and descriptions, armor and weapons, and much more — there are no restrictions on what you can experience in the world of Skyrim with mods. The edition includes all previously released expansions for the game.
- Mods can be installed not only for PC but also for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 through the built-in mod download center.
- The game's transition to DirectX 11 has taken model detail to a new level without requiring a complete overhaul.
- The game utilizes all the resources of the computer or console, loading over 4 GB of RAM and video memory.
- The animation system has received minor improvements; models do not look as "wooden" as in Skyrim.
Features of the Switch version of Skyrim Special Edition:
- No support for mods and mod download center;
- The quality of character models and, especially, faces has been reduced;
- Controls are optimized for Joy-Con controllers, no third-party controller is required;
- The game runs in HD resolution, with reduced texture quality and draw distance of the game world;
- The most resource-intensive effects, such as snow movement calculations and water flow speed, are absent.
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System requirements and PC test
- Windows 7
- CPU: Intel Core i5-750
- RAM: 8 GB
- Free Space: 12 GB
- VRAM: 1 GB
- Video Card: GeForce GTX 470; Radeon HD 7870
- Keyboard, Mouse
- Windows 7
- CPU: Intel Core i5-2400
- RAM: 8 GB
- Free Space: 12 GB
- VRAM: 3 GB
- Video Card: GeForce GTX 780; Radeon R9 290
- Keyboard, Mouse
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Reviews and ratings
Perhaps, as an ardent Skyrim fan, the game is almost perfect for me. Most of the glitches with tasks have been fixed, but, unfortunately, not all. The DLCs are quite interesting, considering that they add locations and much more. There are more possibilities, and in general the game has become more interesting compared to the original. Moreover, the controls are not complicated and you quickly get used to everything and immerse yourself in the harsh world of these lands.
Пожалуй, как для ярого фаната Скайрима, для меня игра практически идеальная. Большинство глюков с заданиями были исправлены, но, к сожалению, не все. DLC довольно интересные, учитывая что они добавляют локации и многое другое. Больше возможностей, да и в целом игра стала интереснее по сравнению с оригиналом. Тем более, управление не сложное и быстро привыкаешь ко всему и погружаешься в суровый мир этих земель.
A very controversial re-release. One of the good features is that the game has a 64-bit exe file, which allows you to use a large number of mods and graphic enhancements. On the other hand, they changed the scripting system and broke the models, which is why most mods don’t work.
And of course, this is still the same Skyrim, with the same bugs and glitches.
Очень спорное переиздание. Из хороших фишек это то, что игра обзавелась 64 битным exe-шником, что позволяет использовать большое число модов и графических улучшалок. С другой стороны — изменили систему скриптинга и сломали модели из-за чего большинство модов не работает.
А так конечно это все тот же скайрим, с теме же багами и глюками.
In my opinion, the game is really cool with a compelling storyline. And there's plenty of additional content to keep you going for days. There are occasional bugs and glitches, but that doesn't stop you from playing. And because of that, the game can be addictive over multiple playthroughs.
По моему мнению игра очень классная с крутым сюжетом. И очень много дополнительного контента на несколько дней. Иногда бывают баги и глюки, но это не мешает играть. И из-а этого игра может затянуть на несколько прохождений.
there is the same game where you forget about the plot upon arrival in Whiterun, and you go to swing on the side effects. one of the best games in its genre.
the best thing about the game is the music. and the most interesting activity is collecting, collecting and reading books. yes, I want visual novels, because it’s essentially a book without gameplay, and in general, I don’t really like all these notes that are a ton in games, and should I read all of it? Well, no, it’s just a matter of “notes”, like in the reboot of Lara Croftovna, everything is voiced, it’s a blast... but Skyrim, this is the same game where reading books is interesting
там самая игра где на сюжет забиваешь по прибытию в Вайтран, и идешь качаться на побочках. одна из лучших игр в своем жанре.
самое лучшее в игре — это музыка. а самое интересно занятие — сбор, коллекционирование ичтение книг. да, я хечу визуальные новеллы, потому что это по сути книга без геймплея, и в целом не особо люблю все эти записочки, которых в играх наделают тонну, и все это читать? ну нет, толи дело "записки" как например в перезапуске лары крофтовны, все озвучено, кайф... но вот скайрим, это та самая игра, где читать книги — интересно
As for me, TES: Skyrim is a breakthrough game for that time, as soon as it came out, and to this day.
This game can be played over and over again, but you will still feel as if you are playing for the first time. It makes me happy that people are making truly amazing modifications, from small ones (like the 4K carrot mod) to full-blown mods (like Project EGO, Moonpath Elsweir, Vigilant).
Как по мне TES: Skyrim прорывная игра так для того времени как только она выходила, так и по сей день.
В эту игру можно играть раз за разом, но всё равно ты будешь чувствовать как-будто играешь в первый раз. Меня радует, что люди делают по истине потрясающие модификации от не значительных (таких как мод на 4K морковь), до полномасштабных (таких как Project EGO, Moonpath Elsweir, Vigilant).