Unique Region Names SE
⚪ Last updated 2021⚠️ 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
- 👍 1.0% endorsement rate — high engagement, a strong quality signal
- 🏆 #45 of 154 User Interface mods in this game by downloads
📋 About This Mod
Classic Edition • Special Edition • GitHub
This is a port of Unique Region Names USLEEP to Special Edition, intended for use with Regional Save Names.
Features
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[] Relabel exterior locations from Skyrim to their actual region name.
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] Provide the region names required by Regional Save Names.[] Water flows are updated for Special Edition using the Fix Oldrim Mods Waterflow SSEEdit script.
[] The plugin is flagged as ESL and doesn't count against the ESP limit.
Installation
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[] Install using your mod manager of choice, Mod Organizer 2 is recommended.
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] Use SSEEdit to make sure changes to cell records don't override more important features from other mods: see xEdit Conflict Detection and Resolution and Patching to know more.
Updating
It is safe to update to a newer release in the middle of a game:
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[] 1. 0. 0 → 1. 1. 0 ✔️
Also see Semantic Versioning for End-User Game Mods.
Patches
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[] Realistic Water Two 3. 1. 2 - Cutting Room Floor 3. 1. 9
[] Realistic Water Two 3. 1. 2 - Missing Encounter Zones FIXED (All Exteriors Zoned) 2. 2
Credits
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[] Beowulf/Magnusen2 for their original work and leaving open permissions.
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] unblest for their Fix Oldrim Mods Waterflow SSEEdit script, used to update water flow records.
Alternatives
- Unique Region Names, currently hidden.
Unique Region Names SE is a lightweight UI mod for Skyrim Special Edition that relabels exterior locations from generic 'Skyrim' to their actual region names, such as 'Whiterun Hold' or 'The Pale.' With over 2,000 endorsements and 211,000 downloads, it's a popular, simple quality-of-life improvement for players who want more immersive map and compass labels. Last updated in October 2021, it remains a stable choice for those seeking cleaner location names.
✨ Key Features
📊 Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
- Huge community trust with 2,194 endorsements and over 211k downloads.
- Does exactly what it says: replaces generic 'Skyrim' labels with region-specific names for better immersion.
- Simple, non-intrusive UI tweak that works with most setups.
⚠️ Cons
- Not updated since October 2021, so it may not be compatible with the latest Skyrim SE patches or other UI mods.
- Only affects exterior location labels; interiors and other UI elements remain unchanged.
- Potential conflicts with other mods that alter map or compass labels, so load order matters.
For Skyrim players who want a more immersive map and compass by seeing region names like 'The Rift' instead of just 'Skyrim.' It's perfect for roleplayers and explorers who appreciate small details. Skip if you're looking for major UI overhauls or gameplay changes—this is purely a cosmetic label fix.
💡 Beginner Tips
- Install with a mod manager like Vortex or Mod Organizer 2 to keep your load order clean.
- Place this mod early in your load order to avoid conflicts with other UI mods that might overwrite location names.
- If you use a map mod like 'A Quality World Map,' test the labels after installation to ensure they display correctly.
📊 Mod Details
- Game
- Skyrim Mods
- Author
- Beowulf
- Version
- 1.1.0
- Downloads
- 211,584
- Endorsements
- 2,194
- Category
- User Interface
- Created
- 10/4/2021
- Updated
- 10/4/2021
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