Skyrim beta update 1.4.26 live on Steam

Bethesda's approach to avoiding "latest patch does horrible thing," which is to publicly beta test its updates, is paying off. Skyrim version 1.4.26 is now downloadable from Steam, and the general working theory is: if it breaks the game, it's almost your fault for downloading it in the first place. (We jest!)

Bethesda warns that only players affected by the issues found after the break should download the update. Remember to back up any save files if you plan to go down the beta route.

UPDATE 1.4.26

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