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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Deck settings and performance

Steam Deck rating

4.0 out of 5

Good

2 total scores

Score distribution

  1. Excellent5 / 50
  2. Good4 / 52
  3. Playable3 / 50
  4. Poor2 / 50
  5. Broken1 / 50

Settings snapshot

Independent medians come from reported fields. Each may use different observations, so this is not one setup.

Compatibility
Verified
FPS target
40 FPS
Resolution
800p
Graphics preset
High

Featured Steam Deck setups

1 cited setup
  1. Published Mar 11, 2022Limited confidence · Article
    • Ultra preset
    • 60 FPS target
    • Mostly stable

    Measured FPS: 60 average

    Graphics preset
    Ultra

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Reports (2)

Detailed community reports and sourced reports behind the score.

  1. Community observation4 / 5Good800p, High preset, 40 FPS target

    800p · High preset · 40 FPS target

    Locked or nearly locked

  2. Sourced reportpcgamer.com4 / 5GoodUltra preset, 60 FPS target

    PC Gamer reports two Steam Deck tests: an earlier Skyrim Special Edition run was basically unplayable from intermittent freezing, while a later retest reached 60 FPS on Ultra and loaded saves normally.

    Ultra preset · 60 FPS target

    Mostly stable

    Article: Our Tests — Our experience running Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Deck.View source (opens in a new tab)— Score mapped from cited evidence

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