The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
About this game
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic f
Last checked 4 Nov 2026
Player reception4.4/5 · 1.3K GOG reviews ↗
What’s it like to play?
- Go on a quest-led adventure.
- Take on ancient dragons in your adventures.
A few things to know
- Who you control
- One character
- The world
- Open-ended exploration
More about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a fantasy role-playing game that expands on the original Skyrim with enhanced visuals, new content, and additional features. Players explore a vast, open world with dynamic environments, engaging quests, and the ability to shape their own story through choices and actions. The game includes remastered art, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and new quests, environments, characters, and dialogue. It is designed for both console and PC platforms, offering a rich experience with no limits to creativity and exploration.
Where to play
| Launcher | Platform | Access | Price | Game link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xbox | Xbox | Buy | US$39.99 | Visit official ↗ |
| GOG | PC | Buy | US$9.99 | Visit official ↗ |
Availability historyPast official availability changes
- BuyGOG · PC · 21 Sep 2026
- BuySteam · PC · 20 Sep 2026
- BuyXbox · Console · 19 Sep 2026
- BuySteam · PC · 17 Sep 2026
- BuySteam · PC · 10 Sep 2026
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