- Creation Kit is a free downloadable editor that allows you to create mods for Skyrim and then share them with other players. It's the same tool used to build the game and puts the power to create new content in your hands - new quests, environments, characeters, dialogue, weapons, and more.
¶ Installing Creation Kit from Steam
The Creation Kit for the original 2011 release of Skyrim is exclusively available through the Steam launcher. It can be found in your tools library provided you own a copy of Skyrim (2011) on Steam.
¶ Creation Kit for Skyrim Special Edition and VR
From 27 April 2022, the Skyrim Special Edition Creation Kit can only be acquired from Steam.
- Install Steam and log in.
- Ensure you own a copy of Skyrim Special Edition.
- Click here to add Creation Kit to your Steam Library.
- Follow the instructions in the installation dialog.
¶ Creation Kit for Skyrim (2011)
- Install Steam and log in.
- Ensure you own a copy of Skyrim.
- Open the "LIBRARY" section.
- Above the list of games, click "Games" and ensure the "Tools" checkbox is active.
- Double-click "Skyrim Creation Kit" in the list.
- Follow the instructions in the installation dialog.
¶ Installing Creation Kit from the Bethesda website
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The Creation Kit for Skyrim Special Edition and Skyrim VR is available exclusively through the Bethesda.net launcher which can be acquired through the Bethesda website.
- Download and install the launcher from the Bethesda.net website.
- Run the installed launcher.
- Login with your Bethesda account.
- Select Creation Kit: Skyrim icon in the sidebar.
- Click the install button.
- Follow the instructions in the installation dialog.
¶ Creation Kit and Xbox Game Pass
At present, it is not currently possible to acquire the Creation Kit via the Xbox app. Modders looking for the tool set for Skyrim Special Edition will need to install the Creation Kit from the Bethesda launcher or Steam, if possible.