External (Chase) Camera
⚪ Last updated 2020This mod may not work until the author updates it. Check for an update, or see the rollback guide.
Preview
🔍 Analysis
- 👍 3.1% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #5 of 291 Miscellaneous mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Adds external (chase) camera that you can activate while driving.
Press 'C' to Activate/Deactivate when in driving mode.
Press 'TAB' to look behind.
You can use Mod Settings to fine tune camera position for different vehicles, as well as modify smoothing.
Additional Features:
- Camera reset (auto-center) on inactivity
- Show speed and rpm
If you use it for a vehicle that is not in the config file, it will initially have a broken camera. Open the mod settings to fine tune the settings for the active vehicle.
Needs the latest version of MSC Mod Loader.
Installation:
Extract the Archive inside the Mods folder.
eg. "Steamapps\common\My Summer Car\Mods" or
"Documents\MySummerCar\Mods" or
"%APPDATA%\..\LocalLow\Amistech\My Summer Car\Mods"
Source code
This small mod for Skyrim adds an external chase camera that can be activated while driving. It's a niche utility for players who want a different perspective during mounted travel. With 3,487 endorsements and over 110,000 downloads, it has proven popular despite its narrow focus. Last updated in April 2020, it may require compatibility checks with current game versions.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 3,487 endorsements and 110k downloads—clearly a lot of players wanted this.
- Does exactly what it says: gives you a chase cam for driving, no bloat.
- Lightweight and straightforward, easy to understand and use.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in April 2020—might not work with the latest Skyrim patches or AE.
- Only affects driving camera; if you wanted more camera options, this is limited.
For Skyrim players who enjoy mounted travel and want a cinematic chase view while riding. If you're a screenshot enthusiast or roleplayer looking for better driving angles, this is for you. Skip if you want broader camera overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely a camera tweak.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Since it's a simple mod, just drop the files into your Data folder or use your mod manager—no complex setup.
- Test it on a horse or cart first to see if the camera behaves as expected; you can toggle it on/off while driving.
- If you're on Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition, check if the mod has a compatible version or use a mod manager to ensure load order.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Mysummercar Mods
- Author
- cbethax
- Version
- 1.4.1
- Downloads
- 110,805
- Endorsements
- 3,487
- Category
- Miscellaneous
- Created
- 10/21/2019
- Updated
- 4/10/2020
🔧 How to Install My Summer Car Mods
Download from Nexus Mods.
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