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
: Go to the RaceMenu page on Nexus Mods . racemenu for skyrim se 1597 work
: Do not download the main file. Scroll down to the "Old Files" section and look for RaceMenu Special Edition v0-4-16 . Getting to work on Skyrim Special Edition (SSE) version 1
: Visit the SKSE archive and download version 2.0.20 . Install it by moving the files to your main Skyrim SE directory. : Do not download the main file
If RaceMenu still isn't working as intended, try these common fixes: