Stable uGridsToLoad
⚪ Last updated 2013⚠️ Install Order · 3 steps
Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.
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🔍 Analysis
- 👍 4.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #19 of 67 Environmental mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Use with Safety Load (http://www.nexusmods.com/skyrim/mods/46465/) to prevent infinite loading screens
This allows you to use higher uGridsToLoad settings (13 is the maximum I tested, 15 didn't crash but load time grows exponentially) and allows you to turn your uGridsToLoad setting back down and keep your save games. You can also change the setting in-game via console (ex: setini "uGridsToLoad:General" 7). Currently you'll have to open & close the map screen to force the game to load the new cells when you change it in-game, I plan to fix this later.
Requires SKSE.
Stable uGridsToLoad is a utility mod for Skyrim that stabilizes the uGridsToLoad setting, allowing players to load saves with higher values. It has 30,809 endorsements and 627,174 downloads, indicating strong community trust. Last updated in 2013, it remains a popular tool for enhancing game stability.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Massive community trust with 30,809 endorsements and over 627k downloads
- Solves a real problem for players who want to push uGridsToLoad beyond default
- Simple utility that does one thing well
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2013, so may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods
- Requires manual configuration of uGridsToLoad in INI files, which can be tricky
- No detailed instructions provided, so less experienced modders might struggle
For Skyrim players who want to increase uGridsToLoad for better draw distances without crashing. Also for modders who need a stable way to load saves with higher settings. Skip if you're happy with default uGridsToLoad or don't want to tweak INI files.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Before installing, back up your Skyrim INI files so you can revert if something goes wrong.
- Start with a modest increase like uGridsToLoad=7 and test stability before going higher.
- Make sure to load a save after changing uGridsToLoad, as the mod specifically helps with that.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim LE Mods
- Author
- Altimor
- Version
- 1.0
- Downloads
- 627,174
- Endorsements
- 30,809
- Category
- Environmental
- Created
- 9/4/2013
- Updated
- 9/4/2013
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