Skyrim Special Edition saves to Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\Saves. Each SKSE build supports one specific game version, so a game update can stop SKSE from loading. The SKSE team’s advice is to install the matching build and remove the files in Data\SKSE\Plugins until your plugin mods are updated.
Save and settings locations
Save data
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition\SavesUse the File Explorer address bar to open the folder beginning with %…% above. Replace <Steam ID> or <ID> with the actual account folder. If the path ends in a filename, open its containing folder. Keep a copy before making changes.
Settings files
%USERPROFILE%\Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special EditionUse the File Explorer address bar to open the folder beginning with %…% above. Replace <Steam ID> or <ID> with the actual account folder. If the path ends in a filename, open its containing folder. Keep a copy before making changes.
Official system requirements (Steam)
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit) | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Core i5-750 / Phenom II X4-945 | Core i5-2400 / FX-8320 |
| Graphics | GeForce GTX 470 1 GB / Radeon HD 7870 2 GB | GeForce GTX 780 3 GB / Radeon R9 290 4 GB |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 12 GB | 12 GB |
From the Steam store page. Requirements can change after updates, so check the store before buying hardware.
Language support (Steam)
| Language | Interface and subtitles | Full audio |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | Yes |
| Simplified Chinese | No | No |
| Spanish (Spain) | Yes | Yes |
| Japanese | Yes | Yes |
Sources
We checked these official pages and wrote the steps in our own words. Follow the publisher’s page if it has changed.
Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) official siteSteam store page (requirements and languages)Japanese version of this page