Before downgrading, you must prevent Steam from automatically re-updating the game: Change Update Settings : In Steam, right-click Properties . Set "Automatic updates" to "Only update this game when I launch it" Make App Manifest Read-Only : Navigate to your folder. Right-click appmanifest_377160.acf Properties , and check Launch via F4SE

: Since many "Next-Gen" updates broke F4SE and required authors to update their plugins, staying on 1.10.163 avoids the constant cycle of broken mods after official Bethesda patches. Widespread Support : Large modlists, such as those found via , often require version 1.10.163 to function correctly. How to Maintain or Achieve This Version

For many players, sticking with or downgrading to 1.10.163 is the preferred choice for several reasons: