When it comes to PC gaming mods, Bethesda’s Skyrim reigns supreme, constantly captivating players and developers alike. With the power to create new games, expansions, and meticulously modify every detail, Skyrim’s 2011 release can be revitalized with visual mods.
YouTube creator Digital Dreams has achieved the unimaginable by showcasing Skyrim running with over 3100 mods, including the captivating Complete Ray Tracing Reshade mod. The result is breathtaking, especially when powered by a GeForce RTX 4090. But Digital Dreams isn’t stopping there. Now, we witness this heavily modded Skyrim in glorious 8K resolution.
8K with ray-tracing isn’t a walk in the park, even for a powerhouse like the GeForce RTX 4090. That’s why this feat utilizes the free Lossless Scaling app on Steam. Lossless Scaling, a form of Frame Generation, works seamlessly with any game and delivers impressive results. For the ultimate experience, this video is best enjoyed on a large 8K TV. However, this luxury isn’t accessible to most, and watching on a PC monitor doesn’t offer a significant upgrade from the original 4K footage. If you’re a Skyrim enthusiast, consider venturing to a Best Buy to witness its magnificence on a Samsung Neo QLED 8K Smart TV QN900D.
While the video lacks performance information, it’s evident that a smooth 60FPS isn’t achievable. This impressive feat is more of a visual flex than a practical gameplay solution. Disabling the Complete Ray Tracing Reshade would significantly improve performance, but that would compromise the very purpose of this 8K, 3100-modded Skyrim with ray tracing.
Similar to the original video, there are moments where it’s difficult to recognize the game. The music and Skyrim’s iconic animation often reveal its true identity, reminding us that even with 3100 mods, Bethesda’s signature jank persists. Despite these caveats, the achievement is undeniably impressive. It’s truly exciting to imagine what modding wonders await us when the GeForce RTX 5090 arrives. Path-traced Skyrim? We can only dream.
