Getting to work on Skyrim Special Edition (SSE) version 1.5.97 is a common challenge for players who have chosen to "freeze" their game version to maintain compatibility with older mods. Because newer versions of RaceMenu are built for the "Anniversary Edition" (1.6+), you must use specific legacy files and the correct version of the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) to avoid crashes or missing features. Required Versions for 1.5.97 Compatibility
: If you previously tried a newer version, manually check your Data/Scripts folder and delete any loose files named CharGen.pex , NiOverride.pex , or RaceMenu.pex to prevent version mismatch errors. Troubleshooting Common Issues
: Visit the SKSE archive and download version 2.0.20 . Install it by moving the files to your main Skyrim SE directory. racemenu for skyrim se 1597 work
: Go to the RaceMenu page on Nexus Mods .
To ensure stability, you must match your game version with these specific mod releases: : 1.5.97. Getting to work on Skyrim Special Edition (SSE) version 1
: 0.4.16 . Any version released after this is generally designed for game version 1.6+ and will likely cause your game to fail on startup or experience broken UI. How to Install RaceMenu for 1.5.97
If RaceMenu still isn't working as intended, try these common fixes: Troubleshooting Common Issues : Visit the SKSE archive
: 2.0.17 to 2.0.20 . Version 2.0.20 is widely considered the most stable "final" version for 1.5.97.