Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition available on PS5?
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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.
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Yes. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is available on PS5, and the PlayStation Store lists both the Skyrim Special Edition and a PS5 Version, noting that the game is playable on PS5 though some PS4 features may be absent. Bethesda also confirms a free next-gen upgrade: owners of Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition on PS4 can upgrade to the PS5 version at no extra cost, delivering enhanced graphics and faster loading times. PlayStation Store listing for Skyrim on PS5 Bethesda Support: Is the upgrade to the next-gen version free?.
On PS5, you have two main routes: upgrade or buy Anniversary. If you already own Skyrim Special Edition on PS4, you can upgrade to the PS5 version for free; if you want the extra content from Creation Club and the Anniversary Edition, you can purchase The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition for PS5 at a discount, and the upgrade from PS4 Special Edition to PS5 is free. The Anniversary Edition bundles the base game, the Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn add-ons, plus Creation Club content. The PS5 version on the PlayStation Store notes that some PS4 features may be absent in the PS5 release, though it remains playable on PS5 via backward compatibility or through the dedicated PS5 build. PlayStation Store listing for Skyrim on PS5.
