Cinematic Intro Video
⚪ Last updated 2020⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.4% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #27 of 36 Utilities mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
This mod replaces the boring Bethesda intro with a cinematic intro (taken from the PS4 VR trailer) and edited with some different sound
effects and the song from the Elder Scrolls VI teaser. I also created a Live-Action version
(taken from the Skyrim Live-Action trailer).
Cinematic Intro: Images 1-4 show this trailer.
Live-Action Intro: Images 5-8 show this trailer.
Videos in the video panel.
Replaces Skyrim's default Bethesda intro with a cinematic sequence from the PS4 VR trailer. A simple, popular utility mod with 394 endorsements and nearly 28k downloads, last updated in September 2020. For players who want a fresh, more dramatic start to the game.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite (394 endorsements) with a solid download count (27,980).
- Gives your game a fresh, more cinematic start instead of the same old Bethesda logo.
- Lightweight and straightforward—no complex features to fiddle with.
⚠️ Cons
- Only replaces the intro—no other changes, so if you want more, this won't deliver.
- Last updated in 2020, so it might not be compatible with the latest Skyrim versions or mods.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter the intro or main menu.
For Skyrim players who are tired of the vanilla intro and want a quick, cinematic refresh. Perfect for those who value a bit of flair at startup without any gameplay changes. Skip if you're looking for deeper mods or if you're on a version where this might break.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Make sure to place this mod in your load order after any mods that might affect the main menu or intro.
- If you're using a mod manager, use its preview feature to see the intro before committing.
- Check if your Skyrim version is compatible—since it's from 2020, it may not work with the latest updates.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Skyrim Alive
- Version
- 1
- Downloads
- 27,980
- Endorsements
- 394
- Category
- Utilities
- Created
- 9/12/2020
- Updated
- 9/17/2020
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