: Mods like Open Animation Replacer (OAR) or the older Dynamic Animation Replacer (DAR) are strictly version-dependent. How to Update Safely How to EASILY install Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE)

: The most important dependency. It allows many mods to work across different game versions without needing individual updates for every patch.

The following table tracks the most recent versions of SKSE64 and their corresponding Skyrim Special Edition/Anniversary Edition (AE) runtimes: SKSE Version Game Runtime Key Changes / Notes 1.6.1170 Current stable release for the latest Steam version. 2.2.5 1.6.1130 Fixed custom text input controls and InputManager updates. 2.2.3 1.6.1130

For Skyrim modders, keeping the updated is critical because almost every official game patch from Bethesda "breaks" it by changing the game's executable version. Recent SKSE Update History (SKSE64)