TT's Main Menus - Nocturnal Horizons - 16x9 and 21x9

⭐ ⭐ (152 endorsements) 📥 8,971 downloads 📌 v1.0.0 📅 2/6/2025
🟠 Updated over a year ago

By ttrulez · User Interface

⬇ Download Mod Source: Nexus Mods 📅 Updated: 2/16/2025 📅 Created: 2/6/2025
⚠️ Install Order · 5 steps
1🛠️ SKSE64 — Skyrim Script Extender 64 Download ↗
2🔧 USSEP — Unofficial Skyrim Special Edition Patch Download ↗
3🖥️ SkyUI — SkyUI (MCM framework) Download ↗
4🧩 Address Library — Address Library for SKSE Plugins Download ↗
5🔧 SSE Engine Fixes — SSE Engine Fixes Download ↗

Install in this order, then this mod last — most mods fail to load without their framework and dependencies in place.

🔍 Analysis

  • 👍 1.7% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
  • 🏆 #52 of 105 User Interface mods in this game by downloads

📋 About This Mod

Who cares about CTDs when you open Skyrim and see these as your main menu? Right?

Menu Randomiser option included.

Ultrawide option Included.

Compatible with AE. SE remains untested.

Mods used in screenshots:

Untarnished UI (Start Menu Clean)

Troubleshooting

Ultrawide versions should now be fixed, but if problems persist, try WildTiger18's Fix

Requests

If you have another theme you'd like to see, feel free to comment them.

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🤖 AI-enhanced — based on mod data

A cosmetic main menu replacer for Skyrim featuring a Nocturnal-themed background with optional menu randomizer and ultrawide support. Compatible with Anniversary Edition, though Special Edition remains untested. Includes a troubleshooting note for ultrawide versions and links to other menu themes by the same author.

✨ Key Features

Replaces the main menu background with a Nocturnal-themed image
Includes a menu randomizer option to cycle through backgrounds
Offers ultrawide (21x9) and standard (16x9) versions
Compatible with Skyrim Anniversary Edition; SE untested
Author provides a fix link for ultrawide issues
Part of a series of themed menu mods by ttrulez

📊 Pros & Cons

✅ Pros

  • Solid community backing with 152 endorsements and nearly 9k downloads
  • Ultrawide support is a rare convenience for 21:9 monitor users
  • Menu randomizer adds variety if you pair it with other menu mods

⚠️ Cons

  • SE compatibility is untested, so Oldrim or SE users might hit issues
  • Ultrawide versions had bugs that needed a third-party fix, so expect some tinkering
  • Cosmetic only—if you want UI overhauls or gameplay changes, this won't deliver
🎯 Is This For You?
For Skyrim players who want a quick, atmospheric main menu refresh without touching gameplay. Perfect if you're on AE and love Nocturnal or dark fantasy vibes. Skip if you're on SE and want guaranteed stability, or if you prefer functional UI mods over pure eye candy.
📦 Install:Easy· Under 5 minutes

💡 Beginner Tips

  • If you're on ultrawide and see stretching, grab WildTiger18's fix linked in the description
  • Use a mod manager like Vortex or MO2 to avoid overwriting your original menu files
  • Pair with Untarnished UI's Start Menu Clean for the exact look from the screenshots

📊 Mod Details

Game
Skyrim Mods
Author
ttrulez
Version
1.0.0
Downloads
8,971
Endorsements
152
Category
User Interface
Created
2/6/2025
Updated
2/16/2025

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