Let’s be real: in 2025, there isn’t a Skyrim player left who hasn’t dabbled in mods. But every now and then, the modding community gives us something that genuinely makes you sit up and go, “Wait, someone did what?” That’s exactly why Thana Khan’s “L’aboutissement de 13 ans de travail” (the result of 13 years of work) modpack for Skyrim caught my attention this week. This isn’t just another compilation. This is the work of an obsessed perfectionist who’s poured more than a decade into creating what might be the most ambitious overhaul the game has ever seen-especially if you speak French.
Let’s cut through the typical modpack hype. Lots of Skyrim overhaul projects promise “total transformation” but fall short thanks to clashing mods, translation nightmares, or janky, unstable installs. Thana Khan is clearly aware of these pitfalls-he’s been working on this since soon after Skyrim launched in 2011. Instead of slapping together a bunch of popular entries from Nexus or Wabbajack, he’s curated, adjusted, and tested 1,750 mods to work together with minimal fuss.
That includes a full graphical and aesthetic overhaul (think: next-gen textures, improved lighting, even new environmental elements), extra customization options, brand new gameplay mechanics like traps and spells, and—this is huge—actual new quests that respect Skyrim’s original lore. As someone who’s bounced off many “giant” modlists because they felt like Frankenstein monsters, hearing the care for lore and gameplay continuity here is a big deal.
The French localization isn’t a gimmick, either. There’s always been a gap for modded content fully accessible to francophone players—especially at this scale. The fact that even the installation guide is in French removes a major barrier for a whole community of fans who’ve often been left out of complex PC modding fun. Modding for everyone, not just the English-speaking die-hards? That’s progress.
If there’s a catch (and there’s always a catch), it’s that you’ll need some serious PC hardware. 1,750 mods and over 400 GB? The install itself demands 600 GB free. That’s not just a barrier—it’s a wall. But I have to admit, if you’re still modding Skyrim in 2025, you probably have a gaming SSD that can take the punch.
Thana Khan claims the install process is “simple,” and that’s always a red flag for modded Skyrim. Anyone who survived LOOT load orders, ENB setups, or mid-modlist updates knows there’s no such thing as a drama-free overhaul. But the promise of an active Discord for support does help (and, at least according to early community buzz, users actually get regular help—which is something even some paid projects fail at).
It’s wild to realize The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is almost 14 years old—and still stubbornly at the center of modding conversations. Bethesda’s endless reissues have kept the embers burning, but it’s the modders who’ve made the game immortal. Projects like Enderal, Skywind, and the biggest texture packs have garnered global attention, but language has often been a limiting factor. Thana Khan’s commitment not just to technical polish but to accessibility for French players is both overdue and impressive.
Honestly, this feels like the closest thing we have to a “fan-made Skyrim 2” for an entire linguistic community. Sure, you’ll need monster hardware, and there’s no running this on your Steam Deck. But if you’ve ever fantasized about playing a totally refreshed Skyrim—new graphics, fresh quests, and the sense that you’re not just seeing the same Whiterun again—this is as good as it gets. You might even say it makes Skyrim feel Next-Gen at last.
Thana Khan has dropped the ultimate love letter to Skyrim after 13 years: a French-language, 1,750-mod pack that transforms the game from top to bottom. Hardcore system requirements aside, it’s a landmark for both modding and francophone players. Whether it’s worth the (massive) install effort? For Skyrim diehards, absolutely. For everyone else, let’s hope more projects show this kind of heart—and community focus—in the years to come.
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