Skyrim - Downgrade to Fix Mods! (Revert To 1.5.97 & 1.6.640 & 1.6.1170) 2026

This is a tutorial on how to easily downgrade Skyrim SE to 1.6.640 and 1.5.97. This is the first step if you are learning how to mod Skyrim Special Edition PC. Downgrading your game version allows you to have a smoother modding experience, with increased compatibility and stability. It also unlocks the vast possibilities of modding to enhance and customize your in game experiences.

Video chapters

• 0:00 — Intro
• 0:23 — Checking Current Version
• 1:13 — Downgrade Process
• 3:58 — Disabling Skyrim Updates
• 4:58 — Verifying Downgrade was Successful
• 5:40 — Backported Extended ESL Mod

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