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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

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.

92%
Very Positive
DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release DateOct 27, 2016
$39.99
Peak Players69.8K
Metacritic74
PlatformsWindows
RPG
AI Review Summary

Skyrim Special Edition remains a titan of the open-world RPG genre, celebrated for its immense player freedom and a legendary modding community that ensures near-infinite replayability. While it continues to captivate thousands of players years after release, it is frequently criticized for persistent technical bugs and writing that some feel lacks the depth of more modern competitors.

Pros

  • Widely regarded as one of the greatest and most influential open-world RPGs ever created.95%
  • The extensive modding community provides near-infinite replayability and customization options.90%
  • Features a highly addictive gameplay loop that maintains a large player base years after release.85%

Cons

  • Persistent technical bugs and glitches can break quests and ruin long-term character progress.90%
  • Narrative elements and world-building are criticized for being shallow or 'wide as an ocean, deep as a puddle'.75%
  • Core combat and movement mechanics feel dated and clunky compared to modern RPG standards.70%
  • Recent updates have reportedly broken compatibility for Steam Deck users.40%

Notable Mentions

  • Many players report spending more time configuring mods than actually playing the game.
  • The game continues to see tens of thousands of concurrent players over a decade since its launch.
Confidence: 58%
Based on the 200 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Jul 7, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
28.8K
Peak · last 90 days
44.4K
All-time peak
69.8K

Price

Current price
$39.99
Lowest tracked
$9.99since Dec 6, 2025

Review Sentiment

Launch week
—
Last 30 days
73%
All-time positive
92%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews376.2K
Positive: 346.9K (92%)Negative: 29.2K (8%)

5%

Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

210h

Avg Playtime at Review

87%

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