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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived from Bethesda Game Studios. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. Skyrim VR also includes all official add-ons.

75%
Mostly Positive
DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release DateApr 2, 2018
$59.99
Peak Players11.0K
Metacritic81
Controllerfull
PlatformsWindows
RPG
AI Review Summary

Skyrim VR is widely considered a top-tier VR experience, but only after extensive community modding. In its vanilla state, the game is frequently described as a lazy, buggy port that is barely playable, making it a poor value at its full price point.

Pros

  • Becomes a god-tier, defining VR experience once essential mods like VRIK and HIGGS are installed95%
  • Offers a level of freedom and scale that some players find superior to Half-Life: Alyx when fully modded70%
  • Provides an incredibly immersive way to experience the world of Skyrim for long-time fans85%

Cons

  • The vanilla version is plagued by game-breaking bugs, including physics glitches in the intro sequence90%
  • Requires hours of manual modding and research to make the game functional and modern by VR standards95%
  • The $60 price tag is considered absurd for a poorly optimized port of a decade-old game90%
  • Lacks basic VR features in the base game, such as a virtual keyboard for character creation75%
  • Poor performance and low frame rates on some hardware configurations without significant optimization60%

Notable Mentions

  • Reviewers strongly advise against purchasing the game at full price.
  • The modding community is credited with essentially fixing and finishing the game for the developer.
Confidence: 77%
Based on the 92 most relevant reviewsGenerated on Oct 18, 2026
Game Vitals

Live snapshot

Player Activity

Current peak
197
Peak · last 90 days
361
All-time peak
11.0K

Price

Current price
$59.99
Lowest tracked
$14.99since Jan 8, 2026

Review Sentiment

Last 30 days
76%
All-time positive
75%
Review Statistics
Total Reviews12.4K
Positive: 9.3K (75%)Negative: 3.1K (25%)

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Reviews from Steam Deck

0%

Dev Response Rate

48h

Avg Playtime at Review

60%

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