RPG · October 27, 2016

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) scores 92% positive on Steam from 337.1k reviews, 74 Metacritic, developed by Bethesda Game Studios.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition (2016) is a RPG title from Bethesda Game Studios available on Windows. The title carries a 92% Steam positive rating across 337.1k reviews, a 74/100 Metacritic score, and 25.1k peak concurrent players — making it a measurable reference point when comparing to peers in the RPG category.

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.

Release & Availability

Release date	Oct 27, 2016
Developer	Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher	Bethesda Softworks
Base price	$9.99 -75%
Required age	17+
DLC / Add-ons	2 released
Platforms	Windows
Estimated owners	10M–100M
External links	Metacritic page · Support

Release timeline

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition launched on Oct 27, 2016.

Studio and publishing

The title was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.

Platform support

Playable natively on Windows.

Packages & editions

Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Content notes

Skyrim contains Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, and Language.

Reception & Reviews

Steam community score

Steam users rate The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 92% positive across 337.1k reviews — categorised as Very Positive.

310.1k positive · 27.0k negative

Critic consensus (Metacritic)

Critics aggregated on Metacritic awarded a 74/100 score.

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User score

Metacritic user score stands at 7.6/10.

Curator & community recommendations

Steam curators and players have issued 201.6k recommendations for this title.

Peak concurrent players

Peak concurrent Steam players reached 25.1k — a measurement of how active the playerbase got at launch or during a surge.

Gameplay Profile

Genres

Playtime profile

Community average playtime is 87 hours, with a median of 22 hours — a substantial (40–100 hours) commitment. Two-week average sits at 14 hours per active player.

Steam achievements

The title ships with 75 Steam achievements to unlock.

Languages supported

Interface / subtitles: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Japanese.

Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish – Spain, Polish, Russian, Japanese.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition released?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition was released on Oct 27, 2016 by Bethesda Game Studios.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition worth playing?

Based on 337.1k Steam reviews, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition holds a 92% positive rating (Very Positive) — suggesting the game resonates with most players who try it.

What platforms does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition support?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition runs natively on Windows.

How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition cost?

Base price on Steam is $9.99 (before seasonal discounts).

What Metacritic score did The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition receive?

Critics rated The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition 74/100 on Metacritic.