How to Downgrade Skyrim SE to Fix SKSE64 & Mods (2023) - Steam Console & Disable Auto-Updates

How to Downgrade Skyrim Special Edition on Steam

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Version 1.6.640 (Pre-Creations):
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German Translation 1.6.640:
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Version 1.5.97 (Pre-Anniversary):
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Version 1.6.353 (Requested):
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Version 1.6.1130 (Requested):
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Creation Kit (Requested):
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*CHAPTERS / TIMESTAMPS*
0:00 - How to Downgrade Skyrim Special Edition
4:25 - How to Disable/Block Auto-Updates on Steam
5:40 - Mod Compatability with Downgraded Versions
6:02 - Backported Extended ESL Support to Fix Crashing
6:23 - Conclusion

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[Apoqsi]

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[fernan]

But why would you do that? I love breaking my game/load order just so master Todd can shove useless data on my SSD.

[tricboy]

Simple, straight to the point, informational and a nice voice. You sir, have earned yourself a subscriber.

[Taerial]

Now this is a good tutorial. Concise, no BS and informative. Very impressed. Got my game back up and running. Very much appreciated. Subscribed.

[jmurray]

Just to let you know This is exactly how do a Skyrim instructional video great job. It was nice to see a reminder of the read only file action I did mine a different way but yep it was really great job

[holyguacamole]

YES BRO U DID IT U SAVE MY MOD LIST. FOREVER SUBSCIRBED TO YOU, YOU GAVE YOUR OPINION ON THE GAME, AND CREATE THIS TUTORIAL. I WAS WAITING FOR IT <3 Thank you bro<3 Greetings from POLAND

[GhostOfSnuffles]

Spend 30 minutes stopping Todd from destroying you're mods.
Spend 2 hours installing mods.
Play the game for 15 minutes, get bored, close game, and repeat after 4 months.

[leagreenall]

I can't thank you enough. I could not get the game to work even though I nuked and had a fresh install. Your tutorial was so simple and was perfect in every way.

I'm not upset of new complete install as over the years it had become so cluttered.... just before the update I had compiled the perfect mod list, so I know what I have to do.... but the last few days/week had been a nightmare of absolute frustration - and yup, even bringing this grizzled old biker close to tears!!

So thanks mate from Down Under... Best Christmas present ever ;)

[stevenlaboe]

Great video which clarifies everything perfectly. 👍😎 That being said, based upon the fact there's obviously more patches coming through in the very near future, I think it's probably best for the time being to hold off for a bit until things settle down and all fixes are firmly established. Personally speaking, it stopped being entertainment when 90% of my time was devoted entirely upon fixing things that weren't broken prior to this "upgrade".

[lausonmorgado]

Dude, thank you so much for this video. I was almost giving up about my game.

For people who might have installed the new SKSE 2.2.5 (game version 1.6.1130) and think it won't work, just download the previous version (on my case, skse64 1.6.640), make the downgrade and return other mods to the version 1.6.640 if necessary.

"It just works"

[bitpokit]

Dude I cannot thank you enough for this. I'm currently in the middle of making my first mod ever and having some issues, then on top of that my computer suddenly crashes and when I restart I find my steam updated the game without my permission, breaking tons of things in the process. Needless to say I was super frustrated as I was already having issues. This saved me though, now I can get back to modding! Thank you again! :)

[benstamous]

You're a life saver man! I usually don't comment on videos (or like them because I'm a horrible person) but you deserve it; thank you!

[connorman]

You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar! So many hours of game saves, rescued.

[rogaldornthefortified]

a new update came out today, this video came massively in handy to revert my skyrim. thank you for all the help. if at all possible i would still appreciate it that if and when a new update sets of patches like BEES and the downgrade patcher is released that you post a video detailing the update there and how to go about using them, as they were massively helpful to me when i first discovered the BEES mod. thanks again

[ninety]

Avoid all this by giving up completely

[jmk]

Cool trick, if you were playing on SKSE 1.5.97 with the Best Of Both Worlds patcher to use CC content you purchased, use this guide. Download the stuff exactly as he does, and then use the old best of both worlds patcher to downgrade the game the remainder of the way.

Only issue is trying to get the improved camera mod working properly if you use that mod. Otherwise, you can completely revert to 1.5.97 best of both worlds pre update

[Bushman]

This was great, straight to the point no fluff and even added tips if anybody has problems.

[Zaltan]

I just came back to playing Skyrim less than 2 weeks ago. You Sir just saved my last 10 days of hard modding! Respect. straight to the point video, with detailed instructions and no BS. SUBSCRIBED!

[JaniceSmith-in]

Your tutorial was clear, straight to point and thorough. Your helpful tutorial got me out of this massive update mess with everything now functioning as it did before. Thank you and subscribed

[caromonte]

Great video, informative, straightforward. I don't really need the tutorial since I'm an expert modder but I really appreciate all the helpful 101 videos that people post for new modders who most likely are kind of lost at the start of their journey. The community can only stay alive and healthy when everyone helps each other. Good job! Liked.