Skyrim Beta Update Goes Live on Steam

Buckle up for the ride, Skyrim players. A new update released by Bethesda is designed to address issues with downloading mods in the game's newly implemented Skyrim Workshop.

Notably, the patch allows Skyrim players to now install more than 50 mods.

Here's the full list of fixes:

LAUNCHER

• Fixed issue with downloading mods when you are subscribed to more than 50 mods
• Fixed crash when loading a subscribed mod that has been removed from Workshop by the author
• Mod load order functionality

BUG FIXES (PC only)

• Fixed occasional crashes when loading a save that relies on plugins/master files that no longer exist
• Fixed issue where controls would become unresponsive while charging an enchanted weapon
• Fixed issue where controls would occasionally become unresponsive while switching from third to first person while using the Arcane Enchanter
• Fixed issue where controls would become unresponsive if activating a crafting station with autorun active
• Fixed issue where keyboard would fail if Rename Item was selected before choosing the number of charges, while using Arcane Enchanter
• Fixed several issues with remapping buttons while using an Xbox 360 controller
• Fixed issue where pressing Escape button after fast traveling but before the loading would cause certain menus to stop working properly

To download the patch, you'll have to opt into the Skyrim Beta in your settings.