

We have a double dose of good news for Skyrim players today. Bethesda’s sent word that the long-awaited Creation Kit for Skyrim is now available, allowing hobbyist developers to create mods using official tools. Fans can now upload, download, and install custom content seamlessly through the Skyrim Workshop as well.

Additionally, in a surprise drop, Bethesda has made a high-res texture pack available as free DLC on Steam. Weighing in at around 3.1GB, you’ll need a beefy PC to run it. Specifics weren’t given, only to “make sure your system requirements exceed Skyrim’s recommended specs before attempting to install.” We can’t wait to see what it looks like in motion.

For those who haven’t picked up Bethesda’s mammoth RPG yet, the company is running a 33% off midweek madness sale on Steam as well, bringing the total damage down to $40. Alternatively, you can grab the entire Elder Scrolls Collection pack – which includes Morrowind and Oblivion – for $50.

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