The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition
by Bethesda Game Studios · published by Bethesda Softworks
Released October 27, 2016 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition
Skyrim special edition is a remaster of the classic from 2011. Now with upgraded visuals. Skyrim reimagines and revolutionises the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
The Empire of Tamriel is on the edge. The High King of Skyrim has been murdered. Alliances form as claims to the throne are made. In the midst of this conflict, a far more dangerous, ancient evil is awakened. Dragons, long lost to the passages of the Elder Scrolls, have returned to Tamriel. The future of Skyrim, even the Empire itself, hangs in the balance as they wait for the prophesized Dragonborn to come; a hero born with the power of The Voice, and the only one who can stand amongst the dragons.
Release dates by platform
Reviews & players
PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS * | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB |
| Storage | 12 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS * | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Storage | 12 GB available space |
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition FAQ
When did The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition come out?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition was released on October 27, 2016 for PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on PlayStation 5?
Yes. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition launched on PlayStation 5 on November 11, 2021.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on Xbox Series X|S?
Yes. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition launched on Xbox Series X|S on November 11, 2021.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on Nintendo Switch 2?
No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Who is making The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition multiplayer?
No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is single player only.
How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition cost?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition costs $39.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 92% of 379,900 reviews are positive. Critics average 82/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition system requirements page.
The Elder Scrolls series
18 games in release order
- The Elder Scrolls: Arena
- The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
- An Elder Scrolls Legend: Battlespire
- The Elder Scrolls Adventures: Redguard
- The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Stormhold
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Dawnstar
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Shadowkey
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- The Elder Scrolls Online
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition
- The Elder Scrolls: Legends
- The Elder Scrolls: Blades
- The Elder Scrolls: Castles
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
- The Elder Scrolls VI
- The Elder Scrolls Travels: Oblivion
