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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Unreal Engine 5.6 Tech Demo Released

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You’ve seen Fallout: New Vegas and The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind in Unreal Engine 5.6. So, it’s time now for Skyrim. Greg Coulthard has released a tech demo that ports the world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim to Unreal Engine 5.6, something that can give us a glimpse at a remaster of it.

As with both the Fallout: New Vegas and Morrowind tech demos, this one lets you explore the whole world of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim in Unreal Engine 5.6. This is something that a lot of Skyrim fans will find cool.

In a way, this demo shows what a possible remaster of Skyrim could look like in Unreal Engine 5. It supports Lumen, which makes its lighting look miles better than what Bethesda used in Skyrim. Pop-ins are kept to a minimum, and there aren’t any stutters while exploring the world. Not only that, but you can switch between three HD Texture Packs.

As I said, this project lets you explore the world of New Vegas. It does not have any NPCs, quests, or gameplay mechanics. So, make sure to temper your expectations. This isn’t a fully fledged free game. Instead, consider it as a tech demo of what a Skyrim Remaster could look like in Unreal Engine 5.6.

The HD Texture Packs that are available are Vanilla, AllInOne, and Digital Dreams. In the video at the end of the article, you can find some comparisons between them. In my opinion, the best of them is the AllInOne pack. This seems to offer the best visuals. Its textures are miles better than the vanilla ones.

For those wondering, yes. I tested this fan remaster on my main PC gaming system. This PC is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 9 7950X3D, 32GB of DDR5 at 6000Mhz, and an NVIDIA RTX 5090. I also used Windows 10 64-bit, and the GeForce 581.80 driver.

At Native 4K/Ultra Settings, I was getting a minimum of 37FPS and an average of 42FPS. By dropping the settings to Epic, I was able to get framerates to 60FPS. I was also able to get a smooth gaming experience at Native 1440p/Ultra Settings. This tech demo of Skyrim in Unreal Engine 5.6 is way more demanding than the demos of Fallout: New Vegas and Morrowind.

You can download the project from Greg’s Discord server. Once you join, you will find the download links at the top of the Discord bar. I’m not sharing the MEGA or Google Drive download links as Greg deserves more followers for his work.

Speaking of Unreal Engine 5, I recommend trying out these other free fan-made demos. You can grab a Superman UE5 Demo, a Halo 3: ODST Remake, and a Spider-Man UE5 Demo. There’s also a fan-made version of STALKER in Unreal Engine 5. If you love old-school FPS games, you should check out this remake of the classic FPS Blood in Epic’s engine. For Mario fans, we have this cool Super Mario Galaxy Tech Demo in Unreal Engine 5.

And that’s not all. There is a cool remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s Halo level in UE5 that you can download. Or how about this free Attack on Titan game? Then we have the fan remakes for Dino Crisis 2 and MediEvil 2. Plus, there is an amazing fan remake of Sonic Adventure 2, called Sonic Adventure 2 Redux. Zelda fans can get this fan remake of Ocarina of Time. Oh, and let’s not forget the amazing ports of Skyrim and Oblivion.

Owners of high-end GPUs can also try these three tech demos. The first one features a Witcher-like environment. The second shows off a Rome Italian Town.  The third is the Venice Tech Demo we shared a few days ago. We also have a demo of King’s Field 2 in UE5, as well as a remake of Konami’s canceled PT. Finally, we have The Lord of the Rings: Conquest Reimagined in Unreal Engine 5, a remake of Flappy Bird, a demo for Need for Speed: Underground 2, and a Diablo 2 Remake Demo. They all look awesome, so be sure to give them a try.

Enjoy and stay tuned for more!

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Unreal Engine 5.6 Fan Remaster - Available For Download