Skyrim Special Edition runs at a solid 30 frames per second at 1080p on both PS4 and Xbox One, in-line with what we've seen from Fallout 4 on console, according to Digital Foundry: Skyrim remastered new visuals: What's resolution, framerate and visual upgrades If you're interested how to start playing all three in the Special Edition, read our how to start Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn expansions page. This is an expansion, like in the good old days.' It was a sizable add-on and the best of the bunch, earning a 9/10 in Dan Whitehead's Dragonborn review: 'This isn't DLC. New weapons, quests, enemies, armour pieces and Dragon Shouts were also added.

Dragonborn: The third and final Skyrim expansion adds the island of Solstheim, and the chance to tame and ride Dragons.

Closer in line with Fallout 4's base building than a true expansion, it got mixed impressions in our Hearthfire review at the time.

Hearthfire: The odd-one-out of the trio, this allowed players to build their own home in one of several pre-set locations, as well as the ability to adopt a child.

Dan Whitehead was mostly positive impression in his 7/10 Dawnguard review, saying: 'If all you want is a solid side quest and some good loot, this will scratch that itch.' It added new questlines, weapons - such as the crossbow - armours and perks, including skill trees for vampires and warewolves.

Dawnguard: The debut expansion focused on vampires, giving players the choice to join them or hunt them down alongside the titular Dawnguard organisation.Available free for existing Steam users who own the original game and all expansions (Dragonborn, Hearthfire and Dawnguard) or the Legendary Edition.Support for saves from the original Skyrim in the Special Edition.Support for existing mods as well as those uploaded through 's own Creation Kit.

64-bit support, allowing the game to access more RAM than the original 32-bit edition.Skyrim remastered PC - how does the Special Edition compare to the original?

All post-release DLC - Dragonborn, Hearthfire and Dawnguard - included.

Improved visuals, including remastered, higher resolution art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, native 4K resolution on PS4 Pro and more.

Skyrim PS4, Xbox One vs Skyrim Xbox 360, PS3 Watch on YouTube Skyrim remastered PS4, Xbox One, PC - what's new?Ĭonsole players benefit most from the Special Edition package, giving players a taste of the benefits that's been in the PC version for years:

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