If The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is on your wishlist, this quick guide has you covered: the essentials, the reviews, and the cheapest verified key available right now.
A closer look at The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, 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 full power of mods to the PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience. Features IMMERSE INTO A REVOLUTIONARY GAMEPLAY - Play as a Dovakhiin - the one who wields the dragon tongue, and embark on a mission to save the Skyrim from Alduin the World-Eater, a mighty dragon who is prophesized to destroy the world.
Choose your own path as you freely roam through the fascinating land of Skyrim. NEW GRAPHICS - Upon its release, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim, was already a game boasting with its beautiful texture detail and enormous diversity of the open world. Now, in Skyrim Special Edition every aspect of the game original beauty and appeal is improved.
Developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks, it launched in 2016. Expect Action, Adventure, Strategy gameplay.
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How does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim review?
With a Metacritic score of 96, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a masterpiece the critics could not stop praising. If you enjoy action games, it is an easy shout.
At a glance
| Platform | Steam |
|---|---|
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Release year | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Strategy, RPG, FPS |
| Metacritic score | 96 |
| Age rating | PEGI 18 |
| Region | REGION FREE |
PC system requirements
A quick look at what you'll need to run it:
| 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 |
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim supports 5 languages (German, English, French, Spanish, Italian).
Where to buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cheap
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim region locked? No — this edition is region-free and activates worldwide.
- Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim support my language? The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim ships with 5 languages. The full list is on the product page.
- What platform is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on? The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is available on Steam. Confirm the exact platform and region on the product page before buying.
- What do I need to run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim? See the system requirements above — as a minimum you'll want to match the listed processor, memory and graphics card.
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