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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda Softworks · Oct 27, 2016
Open World RPG Adventure Fantasy Singleplayer Character Customization
Delayed observation Observed
22,578
Last tracked
41,602
All-time peak
n/a
Δ 24h
74
Metacritic
Player count last observed
Live player data is temporarily unavailable; historical values remain visible for context.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition - Steam Charts & Historical Stats

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. Explore historical player activity and pricing for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Player-count data was last observed Sep 26, 2026.

Price
$39.99
Genre
RPG
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition player count and price summary

Current players
Unavailable
All-time peak
41,602
24-hour player change
Unavailable
Current US price
$39.99

Player count last observed . Values marked unavailable are not estimated.

Media gallery 8 screenshots · 2 videos
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition game capsule image

Screenshots

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Videos

Skyrim Special Edition Trailer video thumbnail for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Skyrim Special Edition Trailer
Skyrim SE Live Action Trailer video thumbnail for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Skyrim SE Live Action Trailer

Last Tracked Players

22.6K
change unavailable (24h)

All-Time Peak

41.6K
Jul 2026

Estimated Owners

5,000,000 .. 10,000,000
Estimate via SteamSpy

Game Insights

Buy Verdict

Wait — $39.99.

Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.

▬ ~4 days until next sale

Update Momentum

Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

4 patches and 4 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▼ No recent patches

Value Score

Fair Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Premium at $39.99.

▲ Premium pricing tier

Genre Benchmarks

Player Count Top 73%
Value Ratio Top 0%
Player count

Activity Heatmap

UTC+0 (Your Timezone)
38.8K
Peak Activity
24.1K
Avg Activity
136
Active Hours
81%
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Price History

Lowest Price
$9.99
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$39.99
US region
Price history across regions (last 30 days)

Can I Play This?

Steam declarations and Valve's Steam Deck compatibility result. Missing data is shown as unknown, never unsupported.

Sources fresh
Native Steam builds
Windows: supported
macOS: not-listed
Linux: not-listed
Steam Deck
verified
Valve compatibility test
Input
Controller support: unknown

Steam feature declarations

single player remote play phone remote play tablet steam cloud family sharing

Developer-declared accessibility on Steam

Features not declared by the developer are not labeled unsupported.

stereo sound surround sound playable without timed input save anytime
Structured language support (9)
LanguageInterfaceFull audioSubtitles
EnglishYesYesYes
FrenchYesYesYes
ItalianYesYesYes
GermanYesYesYes
Spanish - SpainYesYesYes
PolishYesYesYes
Traditional ChineseYesNoYes
RussianYesYesYes
JapaneseYesYesYes

Third-party requirements shown by Steam

Requires agreement to a 3rd-party EULA The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition EULA
Steam Store app details fresh · checked 2026-09-18 Steam store page fresh · checked 2026-08-28 PCGamingWiki technical notes External link only; SteamIQHQ does not ingest PCGamingWiki content.

System Requirements

Platform Support
Windows
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
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:
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
Pricing
Paid Game
$39.99 (USD)

Additional Information

Categories
Single-player Steam Achievements Playable without Timed Input Save Anytime Stereo Sound Surround Sound Partial Controller Support Steam Cloud Remote Play on Phone Remote Play on Tablet Family Sharing
Tags
Open World RPG Adventure Fantasy Singleplayer Character Customization Moddable Dragons Story Rich Magic +10 more
Supported Languages
English*, French*, Italian*, German*, Spanish - Spain*, Polish*, Traditional Chinese, Russian*, Japanese*
*languages with full audio support

Player-to-Price Ratio

564.59
7-day avg players per $1 spent

Current Pricing

💰
$39.99
Regular Price
Historical low: $9.99 (Feb 2026)

Achievement Difficulty

Global unlock percentages are not exact completion or retention metrics.

Steam source
Achievements measured
75
Hunter score
80.1 / 100
SteamIQHQ inference from rarity and count
Progression analysis
Achievement rarity is available, but milestone order is not defensible.

Rarest achievements

NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_35_0 2.8%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_73_0 2.9%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_58_0 3.3%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_65_0 3.3%
NEW_ACHIEVEMENT_42_0 3.4%

Difficulty distribution

Ultra rare (<1%)0
Very rare (1–5%)8
Rare (5–20%)46
Uncommon (20–50%)18
Common (50%+)3
Observed Sep 24, 2026 14:24 UTC · fresh

Additional Information

🏆 Achievements
75
total achievements
Featured:
Unbound
Bleak Falls Barrow
👍 Recommendations
219.3K
positive reviews
🇩🇪 USK Rating
16
German rating
🇧🇷 DEJUS Rating
18
Brazilian rating
🇩🇪 Steam Germany
16
German classification
📦 DLC Available
2
downloadable content
🆘 Support
⚠️ Content Warning
Skyrim contains Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, and Language.
🎁 Purchase Options
1
package options

Developer Analytics

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About This Game

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

Detailed Description

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition



The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to November 11, 2021 - including quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells, and more.


About the Game

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.

Skyrim Special Edition also brings the power of Bethesda Game Studios Creations to PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Creations, there are no limits to what you can experience.

About the Game

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.



Skyrim Special Edition also brings the power of Bethesda Game Studios Creations to PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Creations, there are no limits to what you can experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition worth buying right now?
Wait — $39.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
When does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~4 days for potentially better pricing.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition still getting updates?
Moderate Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 4 patches and 4 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition free to play?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition costs $39.99 on Steam.
What genre is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a RPG game.
Who developed The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.
What platforms does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition support?
Available on Steam for Windows.

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