3PCO - 3rd Person Camera Overhaul - Smooth Camera Follow
⚪ Last updated 2019⚠️ Install Order · 5 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
- 👍 2.8% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #76 of 113 Gameplay mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Skyrim's 3rd person camera is stiff and not asthetic at all. 3PCO aims to correct this by adding a smooth camera follow feature that is present in many modern AAA 3rd person games, including Dark Souls and Nier Automata. With 3PCO, your
3PCO is a gameplay mod for Skyrim that replaces the stiff third-person camera with a smooth follow system inspired by Dark Souls and Nier Automata. It has 15,947 endorsements and 574,085 downloads, last updated in September 2019. Ideal for players who want modern, fluid camera movement.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 15,947 endorsements and over half a million downloads.
- Transforms a core annoyance—the stiff camera—into a fluid, modern feel.
- Lightweight and focused: does one thing and does it well.
⚠️ Cons
- Last updated in 2019—may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mod setups.
- Requires manual setup or a mod manager; no FOMOD installer mentioned.
For Skyrim players who spend time in third-person and want a camera that feels like modern action games. If you're tired of the stiff vanilla camera and want a simple fix, this is for you. Skip if you prefer first-person or don't mind the default camera.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep track of files and easily disable if needed.
- Test the camera in third-person while walking and running—adjust any in-game camera settings to your preference.
- If you use other camera mods, check for conflicts and load order; 3PCO should typically be loaded after them.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- watang
- Version
- 2.1
- Downloads
- 574,085
- Endorsements
- 15,947
- Category
- Gameplay
- Created
- 7/11/2018
- Updated
- 9/26/2019
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