Texture Overhaul Stars and Galaxy of Nirn by CKW25 (8K)
🟡 Updated this year⚠️ 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
- 👍 5.9% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #335 of 345 Models and Textures mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Four Versions
Retextures the stars and galaxy with high-quality HD textures for improved detail and clarity. (Note: some screenshots use ENB lighting, while others are vanilla.)
The overhaul covers stars and galaxies.
1. Galaxy Options (4 Versions):
High Fantasy — Bright blue and red galaxy with a dark center
Mid Fantasy — A “butterfly” galaxy spreading across the sky
Low Fantasy — A balanced look featuring a prominent, full-view Milky Way
Realistic / Vanilla-Friendly — A subtle, toned-down Milky Way that blends naturally with the sky
Each galaxy version includes a high-quality star retexture.
3. Optional Files:
Galaxy-only versions (no star textures)
Star-only version
Install only the options you want—do not mix multiple galaxy versions.
Install
Download and install with your mod manager (Vortex/MO2/NMM)
Run the FOMOD installer
Step 1: Choose your galaxy - High Fantasy (Accretion Disc or No Black Hole), Mid Fantasy (Butterfly), Low Fantasy, or Realistic Vanilla
An 8K retexture of Skyrim's galaxy with 4 versions, stars at 2K. Includes FOMOD installer. Popular with 5,151 endorsements and 87,252 downloads, last updated May 2026.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Community favorite with 5,151 endorsements and 87k downloads
- Multiple versions let you pick your preferred look
- FOMOD installer makes setup a breeze
⚠️ Cons
- 8K textures can hit performance on lower-end rigs
- Only affects the galaxy, not other sky textures
- Potential conflicts with other sky overhaul mods
For Skyrim players who want a stunning, high-res galaxy without overhauling the whole sky. Perfect for screenshot enthusiasts and modders building a visual showcase. Skip if you're on a potato PC or prefer a complete sky overhaul.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to handle the FOMOD installer easily.
- If you experience stuttering, try the lower-resolution versions or reduce texture quality in your ini.
- Load this mod after other sky texture mods to ensure it takes priority.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- CKW25
- Version
- 1.5
- Downloads
- 87,252
- Endorsements
- 5,151
- Category
- Models and Textures
- Created
- 10/11/2020
- Updated
- 5/6/2026
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