Installation & Compatibility
Many users choose to "downgrade" their game from the current Steam version back to 1.5.97 using tools like the Pre-AE Download Depot or the Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Downgrade Patcher. skyrim skse 1.5.97
: Once in the game's main menu, open the console (tilde key ~ ) and type getskseversion . If it returns 2.0.20 , the installation was successful. remains unreplaced. Until a new
In late 2024 and 2025, the gap has narrowed. Many major mod authors have updated their DLLs to support 1.6.640. Address Library for AE is now standard. However, remains unreplaced. Until a new, robust crash logger matches its fidelity, 1.5.97 will remain immortal. robust crash logger matches its fidelity