Sure, Skyrim's expansive open world is already easy enough to get lost in, but a few balancing tweaks, additional gameplay mechanics, and graphical improvements can make it seem like a world you can truly live in. RELATED: Skyrim: 10 Hidden Areas You Didn't Know Existed And one of the most popular angles for Skyrim modification revolves around immersion and realism. Xbox players, however, definitely get access to a wider array of goodies than their Playstation counterparts, opening up a bigger spread of possibilities when it comes to altering their gameplay experiences.

Although Skyrim's seemingly endless string of re-releases are the subject of much bellyaching and many memes among Bethesda fans, one incredibly radical addition that the Special Edition release introduced was mod support for consoles.