Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition available for PC?

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Yes, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is available for PC. You can purchase and play it on Windows through Steam Steam page for Skyrim Special Edition and, separately, the Anniversary Edition is also sold for PC on Steam and Epic Games Store Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Steam Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Epic. The Anniversary Edition, released November 11, 2021, includes the core game plus all official add-ons and Creation Club content.

The base Skyrim Special Edition first released for PC on October 27, 2016, bringing remastered visuals and other enhancements to the PC version, with the Anniversary upgrade introducing additional content (Creation Club) on top of the Special Edition. For PC players, this means you can enjoy Skyrim SSE now and optionally upgrade to the Anniversary Edition on PC through Steam or Epic. Wired coverage of the SSE release and features Steam pages and Epic page confirmations [https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/skyrim--anniversary-edition].

For modders, the Creation Kit is available on PC through Steam, enabling SSE mod creation and sharing. The Creation Kit for Skyrim Special Edition can be downloaded from Steam, and Bethesda has guidance on obtaining it via Steam as the primary PC route. Skyrim Special Edition: Creation Kit on Steam Bethesda support: CK on Steam.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition available for PC?

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Q.Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition available for PC?

A.Yes. Skyrim Special Edition is available for PC, with PC access via Steam (and via Epic Games for certain editions). The Anniversary Edition is also sold for PC on Steam and Epic, released in 2021 and including Creation Club content.

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Steam page for Skyrim Special Edition

Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Steam

Skyrim Anniversary Edition on Epic

Wired coverage of the SSE release and features

Skyrim Special Edition: Creation Kit on Steam

Bethesda support: CK on Steam

More questions about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Q.What is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

A.Skyrim Special Edition is a 2016 remastered version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, with updated visuals and the base game plus official DLC; the 2021 Anniversary Edition adds Creation Club content on top of that.

Q.Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition available on PS5?

A.Yes — Skyrim Special Edition is available on PS5, with a free next-gen upgrade from PS4 and an Anniversary Edition option. The PS5 build includes enhanced visuals and faster loading times.

Q.Can I play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on PS4?

A.Yes—Skyrim Special Edition is playable on PS4, and the Anniversary Edition is also available for PS4 with additional Creation Club content.

Q.Can I use mods with The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

A.Yes. Skyrim Special Edition supports mods, particularly on PC with the official Creation Kit, and consoles via Bethesda.net Creations (with platform-specific limits). The Anniversary Edition also bundles Creation Club content, expanding what you can add to the game.

Q.Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition a good game? What's the review?

A.Skyrim Special Edition is a strong, worthwhile remaster of a beloved RPG. It improves visuals, adds console mod support, and bundles official add-ons, making it a good pick for new players and returning fans alike, though it isn’t a new game with substantial fresh content.

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