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
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.
In-game
In players' words
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
Detailed data (table)
| Aspect | Mentions | Positive | Mixed | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gameplay | 80 | 72 | 5 | 3 |
| Content / longevity | 21 | 17 | 1 | 3 |
| Story / writing | 17 | 13 | 2 | 2 |
| Stability / bugs | 16 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Value for money | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| Performance | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Graphics / art | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| Interface / UX | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Audio / music | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Multiplayer | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 64 h on median; those who dislike it: 44 h.
💶 Price history
Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 28, 2016 · All-time low: €3.99 (Jan 16, 2025)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
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.
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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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