Price check · Updated November 10, 2026
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.
Works best on Windows PC and Steam Deck
Best current price at Gamesplanet
Waiting could save up to $32.00, if it returns to its lowest price.
A guide from price history and sale dates, not a promise.
Lowest price ever: $3.99 (January 2025)
| Store | Price | Usual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gamesplanet | $35.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
| Epic Games Store | $39.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
| Steam | $39.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
| GreenManGaming | $39.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
| Humble Store | $39.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
| GOG | $39.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
| Fanatical | $39.99 | $39.99 | Buy |
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| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Released | Oct 27, 2016 |
| Metacritic | 74 / 100 |
| Languages | 9: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Polish and more |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) | Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) |
| Processor | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
How this game plays best, and the gear to match: a best-value pick and an upgrade for each.
Monitor for the best visuals
Show off The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on a sharp 1440p screen. The SANSUI is the budget pick; the 32-inch curved Odyssey wraps the picture around you.
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Upgrade pickSamsung Odyssey G55C 32-inch QHD Curved MonitorHeadset for immersive sound
Atmosphere is half of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. The Cloud III has rich spatial sound; the Arctis Nova 7 goes wireless with long battery life.
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Upgrade pickSteelSeries Arctis Nova 7Controller
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition plays great on a controller. The 8BitDo Ultimate 2C is a cheap, reliable PC pad; the Ultimate 2 adds drift-free Hall effect sticks and a charging dock.
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Upgrade pick8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless ControllerMouse with extra buttons
Bind hotkeys to side buttons and spend long sessions in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition comfortably. The G502 is the classic; the Lightspeed version cuts the cord.
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Upgrade pickLogitech G502 Lightspeed Wireless MouseChair for long sessions
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is the kind of game you lose hours in. Back support matters.
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Upgrade pickCorsair TC100 RelaxedSteam Deck storage
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition runs on Steam Deck. A fast microSD card adds room for it and the rest of your library.
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Upgrade pickSanDisk 512GB microSD for Nintendo SwitchPrices change often, so check the latest price on Amazon. SteelGames may earn a small commission on purchases.
The lowest recorded price is $3.99 in January 2025.
The best current price we found is $35.99 at Gamesplanet, against a usual price of $39.99.
Wait. Wait. $35.99 is 802% above its lowest price on record ($3.99). Next big sale: Black Friday weekend, in 17 days.
