Here is a piece outlining the current situation, the necessary files, and the troubleshooting steps to make it work.
Make sure you download the "All in one (Special Edition)" version, which supports 1.5.97. Troubleshooting Common Issues
Scriptname RaceMenuPluginScarTint extends RaceMenuBase
(often referred to as the "pre-AE" or "classic SE" version), works perfectly, provided you download the correct version. Correct Version:
float[] colorData string[] colorNames
This is where most users get confused. When you go to the RaceMenu Nexus Mods page, you see multiple main files. To make RaceMenu work on , you need the version that corresponds to your SKSE build .
This is widely considered the best and most stable version for 1.5.97.
You click "Sculpt" and Skyrim CTDs (Crashes to Desktop). Cause: This is actually a memory issue. RaceMenu requires a lot of RAM for the sculpt vertex data. Fix: Install SSE Engine Fixes (for 1.5.97) AND Address Library for SKSE Plugins (All in one - 1.5.97) . Without the Address Library, the sculpt tab will crash.
: Prevents the vanilla opening cart ride scene from breaking due to script lag when loading RaceMenu sliders. racemenu for skyrim se 1597 work
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If you have recently updated Skyrim Special Edition to version (often automatically done via Steam), you have likely noticed that your old RaceMenu mod stopped working. Instead of the customizable menu, you are greeted by the vanilla character creator, or worse, the game crashes immediately upon opening the mirror.
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Where to find: Look in the "Old Files" section of the RaceMenu Nexus page . Here is a piece outlining the current situation,
You open RaceMenu, but the character stays bald, or the menu never loads the 3D head. Cause: Corrupt shader cache or missing NiOverride (which is built into RaceMenu now). Fix: Delete the Skyrim.ini and SkyrimPrefs.ini in Documents\My Games\Skyrim Special Edition and let the game regenerate them. Then, re-run BethINI.
For version 1.5.97, the latest compatible version is . This version was released on October 4, 2020, and is found in the "Old Files" section of the RaceMenu Nexus Mods page . 2. Prerequisites
Version 1597 fixes a long-standing bug: morphs not applying to custom races due to missing Race formlist entries. It dynamically scans loaded races and injects NiOverride nodes.
By using , your 1.5.97 game will have the same high-end customization capabilities as the newer Anniversary Edition, including facial sculpting, color sliders, and extensive plugin support. To make sure this works for you, let me know: Are you using MO2 or Vortex ? This is widely considered the best and most