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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (version 64-bit) Processeur : Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945. Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (version 64-bit) Processeur : Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320. Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB Espace disque : 12 GB d'espace disque disponible

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

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Released October 27, 2016
sample: 492 reviews posted after launch (151 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 92 % · 370,951 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (52 OpenCritic reviews) · players are more enthusiastic than critics (+15)
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Over three hundred and seventy thousand adventurers keep returning to this legendary province, with 359 positive mentions out of 359 in the 25-plus hour playtime bracket alone. Recent dispatches reflect enduring devotion as 473 positive notes out of 492 celebrate the post-launch experience, backed by a 92 percent all-time Steam approval rating.

What it's about: Lauréat de plus de 200 récompenses du Jeu de l'année, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition donne vie jusque dans ses moindres détails à un univers de fantasy épique. La Special Edition contient le jeu et ses extensions acclamés par la critique ainsi que de nouvelles fonctionnalités.

In-game

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« Even 15 years after release, it's still the best open-world RPG game. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 168 h played8522
« It took me 7 years to learn how to mod Skyrim right, and damn was it worth it. 10/10 I am never going to stop playing this game »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1988 h played2211
« i haven't completed the game yet so I remain uncertain as to the quality or playability of the game in the long run. just killed my first dragon and he died pretty easily »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 1168 h played27831
« Don’t just treat the game like a checklist, actually immerse yourself and you’ll enjoy it 10x more »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 285 h played1111
« Perfectly balanced game, no bugs or exploits whatsoever. Thank you Todd Howard! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 771 h played4421
« >buy it after 15 years of piracy >play vanilla for 10 minutes >download 2000 mods >relive childhood These sands are cold, but Khajiit feels warmness from your presence 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 54 h played411
« The moment you get your game running the way you want and get into a playthrough Bethesda will undoubtedly update the game and break everything »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 196 h played6938108
« Stop pushing your slop and trying to paywall mods. Be grateful that there are actually people putting in effort to keep your game afloat for free. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 432 h played531092
« I don't think threatening the legacy of the game through destroying one of the biggest modding communities would be the best move as a company, but what do I know about video games? »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1131 h played231311
« Thank you todd howard for updating a 15 year old game for paid mods for the third time and breaking all my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ porn mods I spent 2 weeks setting up you ♥♥♥♥ ass greedy piece of ♥♥♥♥ »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played4217104
« Jeu très plaisant au premier abord. Cependant quand un bug rend chaque PNJ agressif et qu'aucune commande ne peut même régler ça, rendant injouable une partie de 125 heures, je ne peux que déconseiller. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 146 h played
« I don't even want another Elder Scrolls game anymore.... please give us another Dawnguard style Skyrim DLC lord Howard »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1728 h played7111

In players' words

« Even 15 years after release, it's still the best open-world RPG game. »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 168 h played8522
« The moment you get your game running the way you want and get into a playthrough Bethesda will undoubtedly update the game and break everything »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 196 h played6938108
« It took me 7 years to learn how to mod Skyrim right, and damn was it worth it. 10/10 I am never going to stop playing this game »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2025 · 1988 h played2211
« Stop pushing your slop and trying to paywall mods. Be grateful that there are actually people putting in effort to keep your game afloat for free. »
👎 anonymous review · Sep 2026 · 432 h played531092
« i haven't completed the game yet so I remain uncertain as to the quality or playability of the game in the long run. just killed my first dragon and he died pretty easily »
👍 anonymous review · Feb 2026 · 1168 h played27831
« I don't think threatening the legacy of the game through destroying one of the biggest modding communities would be the best move as a company, but what do I know about video games? »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 1131 h played231311
« Don’t just treat the game like a checklist, actually immerse yourself and you’ll enjoy it 10x more »
👍 anonymous review · Mar 2026 · 285 h played1111
« Thank you todd howard for updating a 15 year old game for paid mods for the third time and breaking all my ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ porn mods I spent 2 weeks setting up you ♥♥♥♥ ass greedy piece of ♥♥♥♥ »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 5 h played4217104
« Perfectly balanced game, no bugs or exploits whatsoever. Thank you Todd Howard! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 771 h played4421
« Jeu très plaisant au premier abord. Cependant quand un bug rend chaque PNJ agressif et qu'aucune commande ne peut même régler ça, rendant injouable une partie de 125 heures, je ne peux que déconseiller. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 146 h played
« >buy it after 15 years of piracy >play vanilla for 10 minutes >download 2000 mods >relive childhood These sands are cold, but Khajiit feels warmness from your presence 10/10 »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 54 h played411
« I don't even want another Elder Scrolls game anymore.... please give us another Dawnguard style Skyrim DLC lord Howard »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 1728 h played7111

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
90 % pos · n=80
Content / longevity
81 % pos · n=21
Story / writing
76 % pos · n=17
Stability / bugs
6 % pos · n=16
Value for money
43 % pos · n=7
Performance
60 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
60 % pos · n=5
Interface / UX
25 % pos · n=4
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay807253
Content / longevity211713
Story / writing171322
Stability / bugs161213
Value for money7304
Performance5302
Graphics / art5302
Interface / UX4103
Audio / music3300
Multiplayer2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 82 h on median; those who dislike it: 100 h.

<2h
67 % (n=6)
2-10h
95 % (n=57)
10-25h
94 % (n=70)
>25h
96 % (n=359)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jun 2026 : 97% positive97JunJul 2026 : 95% positive95JulSep 2026 : 94% positive94Sep

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€11.34€22.69€34.04€45.392017201820192020202120222023202420252026€3.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 28, 2016 · All-time low: €3.99 (Jan 16, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 75 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 14 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

This game on Twitch

Popular streamers

LIVE thelukeman 341 viewers · EN — Coco Chocolat Starts Dealing Skooma ~ Keizaal Online !helix #HelixPartner #ad

Small streamers to support

LIVE GameSocietyPimps 69 viewers · EN — Saints and Seducers & Discussing SentinelLIVE JustMeegz 53 viewers · EN — 💀 Dwarven Mech ARMY vs @DunderHeadsOfficial⚡LIVE iyreshot 52 viewers · EN — 2500 SKYRIM MODS ✦ Lumina 0.5 ✦ I have a feeling we're playing this game FOREVER....LIVE WonderlustRPG 25 viewers · EN — [𝟙𝟠+] Testing Modlists and building a Skyrim Future 🏴‍☠️Raids: @Zelestia

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics drive endless engagement, resulting in 72 positive mentions out of 80 dedicated to gameplay.
  • Massive expanses of activities provide endless hours, confirmed by 17 positive mentions out of 21 regarding sheer content.
  • Atmospheric design and narrative pull players in deeply, earning 13 positive mentions out of 17 for the story.
  • Audio design hits all the right notes with 3 positive mentions out of 3 supporting the soundtrack and soundscapes.

Weaknesses

  • Technical flaws persist across the open world, generating 13 negative mentions out of 16 specifically targeting bugs.
  • Pricing concerns draw some friction, accounting for 4 negative mentions out of 7.
  • Menu layouts frustrate navigation, leading to 3 negative mentions out of 4 concerning the user interface.

Who is it for?

Role-playing enthusiasts looking for a vast fantasy sandbox to mod and explore for hundreds of hours will find an essential digital home here.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 92% of 370,951 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive endless engagement, resulting in. Current price: 39,99€.

Verdict

Despite recurring technical friction and troublesome interface quirks, the sheer scale of the adventure continues to captivate millions. The enduring 96 percent positive sentiment in recent sampling confirms its timeless status.

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