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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

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4.4/5

( 870 Reviews )

4.4

870 Reviews

English & 8 more
39.9939.99
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Description
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, scree...
Genre:
Role-playing - Adventure - Fantasy
Tags:
Adventure, Fantasy, Story Rich, Role-playing, Atmospheric, show 9 more... Exploration, Classic, First-Person, Great Soundtrack, Open World, Third Person, Magic, Crafting, Choose Your Own Adventure
Critics reviews
83 %
Recommend
IGN
8/10
Attack of the Fanboy
4/5 stars
GamesRadar+
4.5/5 stars
User reviews

4.4/5

( 870 Reviews )

4.4

870 Reviews

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Product details
2016, Bethesda Game Studios, ESRB Rating: Mature 17+...
System requirements
Windows 10 (64-bit Version), Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945, 8 GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD...
DLCs
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Upgrade
MODs
The Elder Scrolls: Skyblivion, Enderal: Forgotten Stories
Time to beat
26 hMain
112.5 h Main + Sides
204.5 h Completionist
116 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Description
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.

EPIC FANTASY REBORN
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.

BATTLE DRAGONS
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.

Please note that the DRM-Free version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition does not include the Creation Club feature. The entire Creation Club content (74 items) is included in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition



GOG notice about the DRM-free version


You can also check out Enderal: Forgotten Stories – unofficial, standalone total conversion mod created by SureAI


© 2022 Bethesda Softworks LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. The Elder Scrolls, Skyrim, Bethesda, Bethesda Game Studios, Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of ZeniMax Media Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. All Rights Reserved.

Popular achievements
Unbound
Complete "Unbound"
common  ·  72.59%
Blessed
Select a Standing Stone blessing
common  ·  61.84%
Bleak Falls Barrow
Complete "Bleak Falls Barrow"
common  ·  43.59%
Dragon Soul
Absorb a dragon soul
common  ·  44.64%
Apprentice
Reach Level 5
common  ·  50.04%
Adept
Reach Level 10
common  ·  40.16%
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
DRM FREE. No activation or online connection required to play.
Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
26 hMain
112.5 h Main + Sides
204.5 h Completionist
116 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Role-playing - Adventure - Fantasy
Tags:
Adventure, Fantasy, Story Rich, Role-playing, Atmospheric, show 9 more... Exploration, Classic, First-Person, Great Soundtrack, Open World, Third Person, Magic, Crafting, Choose Your Own Adventure
Works on:
Windows (10, 11)
Release date:
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Company:
Bethesda Game Studios / Bethesda Softworks LLC
Size:
24.7 GB
Links:
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Rating:
ESRB Rating: Mature 17+ (Blood and Gore, Sexual Themes, Language, Use of Alcohol)
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DLCs
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Critics reviews
81
Top Critic Average
83 %
Critics Recommend
OpenCritic Rating
IGNby Leif Johnson
8/10
If you’ve never experienced Skyrim, the Special Edition is certainly an adventure you can’t afford to miss.
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Attack of the Fanboyby Mike Guarino
4/5 stars
It’s showing its age and still suffers from the trademark Bethesda bugs, but The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a good enough excuse to warrant a return trip or serve as an entry point to this massive game.
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GamesRadar+by Andy Hartup
4.5/5 stars
A wonderful recreation of Skyrim, which remains - despite rough edges and badly-aged elements - one of the greatest RPGs ever made.
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Posted on: September 29, 2022

Silolvuli

Verified owner

Games: Reviews: 22

Good enough even if not Legendary

> Special Edition does not include the Creation Club Oh no... not the bottom of the barrel Nexus mods! How ever will I enjoy the game without 200 useless armor types clogging up my crafting UI...

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

dhonavin

Verified owner

Games: 629 Reviews: 22

Very fun RPG, huge mod support!

Awesome 3rd person RPG COME ON we ALL know what this game is. GOG, you BEAST, getting Skyrim on here!? WE DID IT BOYS. :P Skyrim with no Creation Club! YES.

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Posted on: September 30, 2022

Crazy_McGee

Verified owner

Games: 311 Reviews: 28

Finally...

I'll keep this simple: despite the haters out there, a game that is able to be sold a full decade after its initial release must be a title worth having. Skyrim is worth having. Now, if you'll excuse me, my modded Dovabear is looking to raid the Honningbrew Brewery...and who am I to say no?

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Posted on: February 18, 2023

shalyndria886

Verified owner

Games: 295 Reviews: 4

Skyrim Leash-Free!

I love the freedom of choosing to update, or to not update!! Thank you GOG!!

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Posted on: September 29, 2022

DELTA212x

Games: 272 Reviews: 14

Great game

I'm not going to buy it again though, Todd. Stop asking me.

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