Steam
Store data
- UK price
- £34.99
- US price
- Awaiting regional check
- Positive reviews
- 92%
- Total reviews
- 381,300
- Release date
- 27 Oct, 2016
Activity briefingSummary of recorded signals
Steam player data · App 489830
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
- Single-player
- Steam Achievements
- Playable without Timed Input
- Save Anytime
- Stereo Sound
- Surround Sound
- Partial Controller Support
- Steam Cloud
Concurrent players19,238Most recent successful sample
Today's peak26,07126/144 samples
Tracked peak46,575Highest retained daily peak
Steam rating92%381,300 reviews
Steam metadata
Game information
Details supplied by the Steam store
- App ID
- 489830
- App type
- Game
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios ↗
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks ↗
- Supported systems
- Windows
- Genres
- RPG
- Release date
- 27 Oct, 2016
- Last player update
- 21 Oct · 05:05 UTC
Steam store data
System requirements
Supplied by the developer on Steam
Windows
Minimum
- 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
Recommended
- OS *
- Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
- Processor
- Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
- Memory
- 8 GB RAM
- Graphics
- NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
- Storage
- 12 GB available space
Peak 31,952Average 24,597Latest 19,238
24-hour and 7-day views use hourly peaks from ten-minute samples. Longer views use retained daily peaks. Up to 24 recent event markers are shown per layer.
Twitch
Twitch stats
Awaiting the first Twitch sample.
Long-term history
Monthly players breakdown
Calculated from SteamWatch samples
| Month | Peak | Gain | % gain | Average | Avg % gain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Last 30 days | 46,575 | +7,614 | +19.5% | 26,441 | +9.5% |
| October 2026 | 46,575 | +7,614 | +19.5% | 28,172 | +19.8% |
| September 2026 | 38,961 | — | — | 23,514 | — |
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Positive rating92.2%
Positive reviews351,544
Negative reviews29,756
Positive reviews Negative reviews
Recent views use Steam's daily review activity. Longer views use weekly totals, retained by SteamWatch.
About this game
Description
Supplied by the Steam store
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition
The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to November 11, 2021 - including quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells, and more.
About the Game
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.
Steam gallery
Screenshots
8 available
Observed momentum
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Steam global stats
Achievements
75 achievements
| # | ||
|---|---|---|
| 01 | New Achievement 1 0 | 72.0% |
| 02 | New Achievement 29 0 | 62.0% |
| 03 | New Achievement 47 0 | 52.1% |
| 04 | New Achievement 2 0 | 49.5% |
| 05 | New Achievement 43 0 | 49.1% |
| 06 | New Achievement 48 0 | 42.7% |
| 07 | New Achievement 3 0 | 37.0% |
| 08 | New Achievement 45 0 | 32.3% |
| 09 | New Achievement 12 0 | 31.3% |
| 10 | New Achievement 31 0 | 31.0% |
| 11 | New Achievement 41 0 | 29.7% |
| 12 | New Achievement 49 0 | 28.3% |
| 13 | New Achievement 9 0 | 28.3% |
| 14 | New Achievement 34 0 | 25.9% |
| 15 | New Achievement 66 0 | 23.9% |
| 16 | New Achievement 39 0 | 23.0% |
| 17 | New Achievement 28 0 | 22.6% |
| 18 | New Achievement 38 0 | 22.6% |
| 19 | New Achievement 15 0 | 22.3% |
| 20 | New Achievement 4 0 | 21.8% |
| 21 | New Achievement 25 0 | 21.1% |
| 22 | New Achievement 51 0 | 19.4% |
| 23 | New Achievement 5 0 | 18.1% |
| 24 | New Achievement 10 0 | 18.0% |
| 25 | New Achievement 21 0 | 18.0% |
| 26 | New Achievement 62 0 | 17.1% |
| 27 | New Achievement 13 0 | 16.7% |
| 28 | New Achievement 14 0 | 16.1% |
| 29 | New Achievement 18 0 | 16.0% |
| 30 | New Achievement 61 0 | 15.8% |
| 31 | New Achievement 36 0 | 15.6% |
| 32 | New Achievement 67 0 | 15.6% |
| 33 | New Achievement 6 0 | 15.3% |
| 34 | New Achievement 37 0 | 14.7% |
| 35 | New Achievement 24 0 | 14.4% |
| 36 | New Achievement 44 0 | 14.4% |
| 37 | New Achievement 26 0 | 14.1% |
| 38 | New Achievement 52 0 | 13.8% |
| 39 | New Achievement 11 0 | 13.5% |
| 40 | New Achievement 7 0 | 13.0% |
| 41 | New Achievement 68 0 | 12.6% |
| 42 | New Achievement 50 0 | 12.5% |
| 43 | New Achievement 8 0 | 12.5% |
| 44 | New Achievement 16 0 | 11.6% |
| 45 | New Achievement 19 0 | 11.6% |
| 46 | New Achievement 53 0 | 11.6% |
| 47 | New Achievement 69 0 | 11.2% |
| 48 | New Achievement 22 0 | 10.9% |
| 49 | New Achievement 23 0 | 10.8% |
| 50 | New Achievement 63 0 | 10.8% |
| 51 | New Achievement 20 0 | 10.7% |
| 52 | New Achievement 40 0 | 10.5% |
| 53 | New Achievement 33 0 | 10.1% |
| 54 | New Achievement 59 0 | 9.8% |
| 55 | New Achievement 46 0 | 9.7% |
| 56 | New Achievement 30 0 | 9.1% |
| 57 | New Achievement 32 0 | 8.8% |
| 58 | New Achievement 54 0 | 8.3% |
| 59 | New Achievement 70 0 | 8.0% |
| 60 | New Achievement 55 0 | 7.9% |
| 61 | New Achievement 74 0 | 7.9% |
| 62 | New Achievement 27 0 | 7.7% |
| 63 | New Achievement 75 0 | 7.5% |
| 64 | New Achievement 71 0 | 6.5% |
| 65 | New Achievement 17 0 | 5.3% |
| 66 | New Achievement 60 0 | 5.1% |
| 67 | New Achievement 64 0 | 4.9% |
| 68 | New Achievement 56 0 | 4.8% |
| 69 | New Achievement 72 0 | 4.0% |
| 70 | New Achievement 57 0 | 3.8% |
| 71 | New Achievement 42 0 | 3.4% |
| 72 | New Achievement 58 0 | 3.3% |
| 73 | New Achievement 65 0 | 3.2% |
| 74 | New Achievement 35 0 | 2.8% |
| 75 | New Achievement 73 0 | 2.8% |
Saved from Steam
Patches
11 tracked updates
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.7.99 (Updated Aug 27)
Additional Hotfix — August 27CrashesFixed a crash when opening the on-screen keyboard and submitting text on the game main menu on PlayStation.Fixed a crash when opening the map multiple times on Xbox.Bug FixesInstalling the game in certain regions no longer shows the 14 out of 15 GB Creations storage space is used on PlayStation.Today's update to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition increases console mod storage limits and brings more Creations improvements and fixes.Added and Updated FeaturesGameIncreased mod storage to 15 GB for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox.Due to differences in platform storage systems, PlayStation 4 Creation storage is changed in the following ways: Creations storage expanded to approximately 16 GB, but download size may not match space used because of technical details of the PlayStation 4 console hardware; This may cause download size vs. installed size d...
Read full update on Steam ↗Popular Skyrim mod returns after 9 years with a major update and a full source code release to keep it relevant 'for many years to come'
Someone check on the Skyrim Nexus Mods, users because one of the most popular mods has reappeared with a new update after nine years... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗See the remade version of Oblivion's tutorial dungeon in the first 15 minutes of a Skyblivion playthrough
Every year at Creation Mod Con, a showcase for the Skyrim modding community, the Skyblivion team gets to show off their remake of Oblivion in the Skyrim engine. This year it's a real treat: the tutorial dungeon that takes you from an insulting dark elf, through your meeting with Emperor Sir Patrick Stewart, battles with the cultists of the Mythic Dawn, into the sewers, and then out into the bright light of day... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗Skyrim's latest patch has pissed off players for two reasons: It broke old mods and added new paid ones
Bethesda has released a big new update for Skyrim Special Edition that has managed the impressive feat of annoying players for two entirely separate reasons. Some are irritated by what they see as a renewed focus on paid mods for Skyrim, while others are chapped that the update has apparently broken a large number of existing mods... Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.640
Update Version 1.6.640 PC (Steam): 25.9MB FIXES Resolved issue preventing some mods from properly loading. Resolved an issue causing the player's Creation Credit balance to display incorrectly after immediately purchasing credits. Resolved issue preventing player from purchasing the pet Nix-Hound in some non-English languages. Resolved issue preventing player from purchasing horse armor in some non-English languages.
Read full update on Steam ↗The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.629
Update Version 1.6.629 PC (Steam): 196.5MB NEW FEATURES Added "Installed Content" menu item. FIXES Fixed mods access for Japanese and Chinese regions. Fixed some Creations showing as 'Owned' but not installed.
Read full update on Steam ↗The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.353
Update Version 1.6.353 PC (Steam): 74.5MB FIXES Fixed an issue causing PC players (Steam and Microsoft Store) to crash when entering Kolbjorn Barrow and the Dawnstar Museum.
Read full update on Steam ↗The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.342
Update Version 1.6.342 PC (Steam): 25.2MB FIXES Added additional translations when downloaded creations Fixed Ash Zombies respawning and finding the player in their home (Ghost of the Tribunal) Fixed light flicker in the Ragged Flagon Cistern Fixed Palomino Horses missing mane textures Fixed an issue some PC Steam players were experiencing when trying to upgrade using their keyboard Fixed an issue where Creation Club Bundles were incorrectly showing as “owned” Fixed an issue some players experienced when trying to change button mapping. Fixed crashing issue when spam casting Fireball.
Read full update on Steam ↗A patch for Skyrim Anniversary Edition is here to fix black screens and break your mods
patch for Skyrim means different things to different people. For some the reaction is "Oh good, this should fix that issue I've been having." For many others it's "Oh no, this is gonna break absolutely everything.".. Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.6.323
Update Version 1.6.323 PC (Steam): 28.5 MB FIXES Fixed a problem preventing some doors in Rielle from opening properly. Fixed an issue where Russian and Polish notes were not displaying text properly. Fixed an issue where German and French players were given incorrect menu text when leveling up. Fixed an issue where players were experiencing a “black screen” and upon launching.
Read full update on Steam ↗Bethesda is working on a patch for the Skyrim Anniversary Edition update
Skyrim Anniversary Edition came out a week ago, and with it Skyrim Special Edition updated to version 1.6. While Bethesda worked with the Skyrim Script Extender's developers to prevent the update from being too disruptive of the RPG's more ambitious mods, the update has caused a black-screen bug on loading saves, which is even affecting players who don't use mods. (Apparently, completing the Civil War questline consistently sets it off.).. Read more.
Read full update on Steam ↗
Game activity
Recent changes
Steam events and SteamWatch observations
- SteamReview activity
94 new Steam reviews
88 positive · 6 negative.
- SteamReview activity
125 new Steam reviews
115 positive · 10 negative.
- SteamReview activity
104 new Steam reviews
96 positive · 8 negative.
- SteamReview activity
80 new Steam reviews
70 positive · 10 negative.
- SteamReview activity
109 new Steam reviews
105 positive · 4 negative.
- SteamWatchPlayer data
New tracked player peak
46,575 concurrent players — the highest daily peak recorded at that point.