Posted on: July 8, 2025
Zothic
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Crashes suddenly
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
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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.
GOG notice about the DRM-free version
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
- compatibility with most mods via Nexus Mods Vortex v1.6.12 and newer
- compatibility with Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) mods
- game version rollback and disabling automatic updates available
© 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"
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72.59%
Blessed
Select a Standing Stone blessing
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61.84%
Bleak Falls Barrow
Complete "Bleak Falls Barrow"
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43.59%
Dragon Soul
Absorb a dragon soul
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44.64%
Apprentice
Reach Level 5
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50.04%
Adept
Reach Level 10
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40.16%
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112.5 h Main + Sides
204.5 h Completionist
116 h All Styles
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IGN
8/10
If you’ve never experienced Skyrim, the Special Edition is certainly an adventure you can’t afford to miss.
Read full review »Attack of the Fanboy
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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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: July 29, 2025
slkqdoido
Verified ownerGames: 18 Reviews: 1
Two worlds
You play it vanilla and have an amazing experience, then you install mods an awesome experience
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Posted on: August 8, 2025
maseiler42
Verified ownerGames: 137 Reviews: 3
Stands the Test of Time
Morrowind will always be home, but I cannot deny the game play, story, and graphics of Skyrim. It's Fallout with Swords and Shields!
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Posted on: September 24, 2025
Alasdair_Whyte
Verified ownerGames: 27 Reviews: 1
no quit button?
I had to use the console to quit the program [qqq] ; the option is missing in the system menu [?] I am enjoying mu umpteenth run through - waiting for Skyblivion :)
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Posted on: September 25, 2025
docnathic
Verified ownerGames: 10 Reviews: 1
Hassle modding
Wanted to update the game and get some mods going, but apparently, GOG has decided to do everything differently than Steam and other companies, so it's an absolute hassle to try and mod it. Don't waste your time buying this if you ever plan on modding the game.
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