Skyrim Update 1.6 is the latest patch for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, the legendary open-world RPG from Bethesda Game Studios. The update was released on November 11, 2021, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the game’s original launch.
The update introduces several new features, fixes, and enhancements for the game, as well as compatibility with the Skyrim Anniversary Edition, which includes over 500 pieces of community-made content from the Creation Club. In this article, we will explain what’s new in Skyrim Update 1.6, how to get it, and how to access the new content.
What’s New in Skyrim Update 1.6?
Skyrim Update 1.6 brings several improvements and additions to the game, such as:
- General performance optimizations
- Minor art and lighting fixes
- Adjusted creation quests so they no longer start upon leaving the first village in the game
- Fishing feature added to the game, with 20 new species of fish, a questline, map markers, and an aquarium feature
- Survival Mode added to all games, which adds hunger, thirst, fatigue, cold, and disease mechanics to the game
- New questlines added to the game, such as Ghost of the Tribunal, which honors The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and Mythic Dawn, which honors The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- Oblivion Gates added to the game, which are portals to the Daedric realm of Oblivion, where you can face new enemies and challenges
- All previous Creation Club content is ready to download upon receipt of the game, such as Saints and Seducers, Rare Curios, new armor, weapons, spells, areas, and companions
- Steam Deck and ultrawide monitor support for PC players
How to Get Skyrim Update 1.6?
Skyrim Update 1.6 is available for free for all players who own Skyrim Special Edition on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S. The update will download and install automatically when you launch the game.
However, if you want to access the new content from the Creation Club, you will need to purchase the Skyrim Anniversary Edition, which costs USD 49.99 or upgrade from Skyrim Special Edition, which costs USD 19.99. The Skyrim Anniversary Edition includes all the content from Skyrim Special Edition, plus over 500 pieces of community-made content from the Creation Club, such as new quests, items, features, and more.
How to Access the New Content in Skyrim Update 1.6?
Once you have installed Skyrim Update 1.6 and purchased the Skyrim Anniversary Edition, you can access the new content in various ways, such as:
- To access the fishing feature, you will need to find a fishing rod, which can be bought from merchants, found in chests, or crafted at a forge. Then, you can use the fishing rod near any body of water to start fishing. You can also find a fishing journal in your inventory, which tracks your progress and rewards. To access the aquarium feature, you will need to buy a house that has a fish hatchery, such as Lakeview Manor or Winstead Manor. Then, you can place any fish you catch in the hatchery to display them.
- To access the Survival Mode, you will need to enable it in the gameplay settings menu. Then, you will see new icons on your HUD, which indicate your hunger, thirst, fatigue, cold, and disease levels. You will need to eat, drink, sleep, warm up, and cure yourself regularly to survive. You can also adjust the difficulty and options of the Survival Mode in the settings menu.
- To access the new questlines, you will need to find and read certain books, which will start the quests. For example, to start the Ghost of the Tribunal questline, you will need to find and read the book “The Lost Prophecy”, which can be found in the College of Winterhold, the Arcaneum, or the Temple of the Divines. To start the Mythic Dawn questline, you will need to find and read the book “Mysterium Xarxes”, which can be found in the Dawnstar Museum, the Dark Brotherhood Sanctuary, or the Thalmor Embassy.
- To access the Oblivion Gates, you will need to find and activate them, which will transport you to Oblivion. You can find the Oblivion Gates in various locations across Skyrim, such as near Whiterun, Riften, Solitude, or Windhelm. You can also use the map marker “Oblivion Gate” to locate them. Once you enter Oblivion, you will face new enemies and challenges, such as Daedra, Dremora, and Sigil Stones. You can also find new loot and secrets in Oblivion, such as Daedric artifacts, scrolls, and books.
- To access the Creation Club content, you will need to visit the Creation Club menu in the main menu of the game. There, you can browse and download the available creations, which are divided into categories, such as quests, items, features, and more. Some creations will start automatically when you load your game, while others will require you to find and activate them in the game world. You can also manage your downloaded creations in the Creation Club menu, and enable or disable them as you wish.
Conclusion
Skyrim Update 1.6 is a major update for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which adds new features, fixes, and enhancements to the game, as well as compatibility with the Skyrim Anniversary Edition, which includes over 500 pieces of community-made content from the Creation Club.
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