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Bethesda Game Studios has announced a new update for Skyrim on consoles, scheduled to release Thursday, August 20th, 2026. This post will serve as an up-to-date thread for what we know now and what will come once the patch goes live, all confirmed details will be added here.

For now, here’s everything we know:

Increased Mod Storage Limits

Bethesda stated that this update will increase mod storage capacity on consoles. They haven't specified how much space we're getting. But this post will be updated once the patch notes are released.

Improvements to Creations

We can only assume it'll be like Fallout 4's, some important ones to note are:

• Archives are now supported on PlayStation. New file types (.nif, .dds, .bink, .cdx, .csg, .wav, and .fuz (with embedded .wav)) for PlayStation Creations. 
• Creations up to 2 GB in size can now be uploaded for Xbox.

 

Load Orders Should Not Be Affected

In the Tweet, they said this update should not disrupt existing load orders. But they encourage players to log into your save game if you haven't done so in a while as a precaution. I guess to save the Load Order using the function in the Creations menu.

Anyway, that's it for now. The previous discussion was technically based on a Tweet made for Fallout 4 and so now this will be the official thread for Skyrim. I hope we are able to provide more useful information here regarding the update. Just because we will have more space, doesn't mean modding guidelines change and I am sure players will experience problems if they aren't aware of what's happening.

Also, I won't be removing the other posts, but I do encourage you guys to discuss things here.

Happy modding! I won't be around much; I have things going on right now, but I will definitely be keeping an eye on this.

Hey everyone! Welcome to r/SkyrimModsXboxPorts.

Whether you’re here to request a mod port, take up a port request or check out what others are looking for, you’re in the right place. This community exists solely to facilitate connecting players who need mods ported with porters who have time to do them, all while respecting creators, permissions, and Nexus policies.

What This Community Is For

• Mod port requests - We only accept mod port requests here. This will keep the subreddit from getting cluttered with irrelevant information. If there is a porter looking for something to do, they can easily come here and see if there is anything that interests them without having to look through unnecessary posts.

Posting a Request? Read The Rules First

• Be Respectful - We want this to remain a helpful and friendly community. Always be respectful of everyone you are interacting with on this sub.
• Post Must Meet Community Guidelines - Whenever making a port request, make sure you have provided all necessary information. This information must be provided at the time of posting. If your post does not meet prerequisites, it will be removed.
• Only Port Requests - Your post must be a port request that follows our guidelines. Otherwise, your post will be removed.
• No Requesting NSFW Mods To Be Ported - Bethesda does not allow NSFW mods to be uploaded to their site. Thus, requesting these to be ported is against Bethesda's TOS and not allowed here. Any requests of this nature will be removed.
• Waiting Before Reposting - Whenever requesting a port, understand that it may or may not be fulfilled by a porter. Please allow some time to pass before reposting a port request. Porters aren't available 24/7 and it's a possibility that your request wasn't seen. Don't immediately assume your port request will go unanswered. You must wait at least a week before reposting. Give people time, be considerate.

For Any Other Mod Related Help

If you're looking for any help with your Load Order or just looking to chat with people about Skyrim Xbox mods, please visit our other subreddit r/SkyrimModsXbox

Remember to read the rules first to get the best experience possible. Happy modding!

• Mod Discussion Pt. 1 - Immersion
• Mod Discussion Pt. 2 - Hidden Gems
• Mod Discussion Pt. 3 - Combat AI/Mechanics
• Mod Discussion Pt. 4 - Armor
• Mod Discussion Pt. 5 - PC/NPC Overhauls
• Mod Discussion Pt. 6 - Quality of Life
• Mod Discussion Pt. 7 - Sound & Audio Overhauls
• Mod Discussion Pt. 8 - Player Homes & Improvements
• Mod Discussion Pt. 9 - Animal & creature re-textures
• Mod Discussion Pt. 10 - Leveled Lists
• Mod Discussion Pt. 11- Here Be Dragons
• Mod Discussion Pt. 12- Overhaul The Cities And Villages
• Mod Discussion Pt. 13- Quests
• Mod Discussion Pt. 14- Dark Fantasy Mods
• Mod Discussion Pt. 15 - Mod Bundles
• Mod Discussion Pt. 16 - LLO Deep Dive
• Mod Discussion Pt. 17 - Realism
• Mod Discussion Part 18 - Gathering The Magic
• Mod Discussion Part 19 -Conflicts and Resolution
• Mod Discussion Part 20 -Animations
• Mod Discussion Part 21 -Patches
• Mod Discussion Part 22 -Weathers Galore
• Mod Discussion Part 23 -Questing Redux
• Mod Discussion Part 24 - Skyrim and it's trees
• Mod Discussion Part 25 - The Sound Of Music
• Mod Discussion Part 26- Differences in modding on PC and Consoles
• Mod Discussion Part 27- Enemy Spawns and Encounter Zones
• Mod Discussion Part 28- Earn Those Septims
• Mod Discussion Part 29 - Immersion - Revisited

Hello! Hope everyone is doing well!

Recently we had some interest shown in revisiting the Mod Discussions. So, here we are!

Our recent poll had interesting results. Immersion arose victorious so that is this week's discussion.

• Number one rule - Don't be a jerk. Your opinion may differ from others and that's okay.
• Try to stay on topic - we will discuss a new category each or every other week!
• Provide a Bethesda.net link to make it easier for the community.
• Don't forget to check out the Wiki!

This week - Immersion Mods - Revisited

I'll share a few of my personal favorites!

• Skyrim Creations - Footprints - This one is self explanatory. I used it for years before it got an official release so I am glad it's available for everyone now.
• Skyrim Creations - Reading Improves Speech | by JugoLama - It makes a lot of sense to receive some Speech EXP for reading. So, this one is a must!
• Skyrim Creations - Reading Is Good by Parapets - This pairs well with the above mod. The skill books give you a permanent boost to your leveling speed in the respective skill. Helps you play a little more naturally instead of saving the book for a specific moment in time.
• Skyrim Creations - LW Addon - Animated World - This bundle is pretty nice for immersion due to the inclusion of Animated Clutter which used to be available standalone and no longer is. This adds animations to clutter like knapsacks, adds steam to hot soups, adds FX to fire salts and frost salts, and other things!

So, what are your favorite mods that help bring you into the world of Skyrim?

Recently, user u/Weddedregent brought up the idea of bringing back our Weekly Mod Discussions.

So, we’re going to be bringing it back and to start it off, we decided to have a little revisit of some of our previous discussions.

Vote away!

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