Next, use the right trigger to click on Copy. Now click on an empty space with the right trigger to bring up the submenu. To do this, hold down the right trigger anywhere that isn’t a file and drag the box that appears over all the files to highlight them. Next we’re going to want to copy all of the files inside the extracted SKSE folder. Click on this folder twice with the right trigger to enter it. Step 4: Importing SKSE into Skyrim on Steam DeckĪfter a few seconds, all the SKSE files will be deposited into a new folder with the same name. From here, click on Extract archive here, autodetect subfolder. On Steam Deck, click on the file with the left trigger to bring up the sub-menu. Once SKSE has finished downloading you’ll find this file in the Downloads folder, accessible through the Dolphin File Explorer (blue folder icon).Īs you’ve probably spotted, this is a zip file, so let’s extract it. For most people, though, you’ll want the Anniversary version of SKSE or the VR version for SkryimVR. Only bother with the specific Special Edition SKSE if you’ve downgraded Skyrim to an older version. If you’re running the latest version of Special Editon, you’ll also want the same file as me. I did this guide with Skyrim Special Edition in mind, so in my case, I needed to download the Anniversary Edition build (pictured above). Next, we’re going to download the correct SKSE for the version of Skyrim you’re running. Open up your browser and head over to the SKSE website by clicking here. Once either web browser is installed, you’re good to move on.

If you don’t have a web browser like Firefox or Chrome installed on your Steam Deck, do that now by installing either through the Discover Store (blue shopping bag icon). The Steam Deck will now reboot into the Linux-based desktop mode. To do this, turn on the Steam Deck, and once it’s loaded to the home screen, hold down the Power Button until a menu appears in the center of the screen.įrom this menu, click on Switch to Desktop. Let’s start this off by booting into Desktop Mode.

Why You Can’t Just Add SKSE as a Non-Steam Game.

How to Access the Skyrim Launcher Post-SKSE.

Step 5: Getting the SKSE File to Boot on Steam Deck.

Step 4: Importing SKSE into Skyrim on Steam Deck.

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