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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

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App ID 489830
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Bethesda Softworks
Franchise The Elder Scrolls, Skyrim
Supported Systems Windows
Last Changenumber 39323160
Last Record Update 29 September 2026 – 23:07:35 UTC ()
Release Date 28 October 2016 – 00:00:00 UTC ()
😍 91.31%
378k reviews
16,361
In-Game
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🌍 Open World 🎲 RPG 🎭 Fantasy 🗺️ Adventure 🦹 Character Customization

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.

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Special Promotion, ends 8 October 2026
Current Price -90% $3.99
Lowest Recorded Price -90% $3.99 16 January 2025
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Additional Information

Developer Bethesda Game Studios
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Publisher Bethesda Softworks
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Store Release Date 27 October 2016 – 23:00:00 UTC ()
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Social Media https://discord.gg/BethesdaStudios?proof=1f556c86e8d1f80f
Primary Genre RPG (3)
Store Genres RPG (3)
Steam Release Date 28 October 2016 – 00:00:00 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 28 July 2025 – 15:15:50 UTC () (1753715750)
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Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • All functionality is accessible when using the default controller configuration
  • This game shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game interface text is legible on Steam Deck
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
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  • SteamOS:
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  • category: Verified
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Content Descriptors Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), General Mature Content (5)
First seen on SteamDB 9 June 2016 – 01:14:51 UTC (), in changelist #2019045
Content Descriptors (Including DLC) Some Nudity or Sexual Content (1), Frequent Violence or Gore (2), General Mature Content (5)

Supported Languages

9 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles Achievements
English Yes Yes Yes Yes
French Yes Yes Yes Yes
Italian Yes Yes Yes Yes
German Yes Yes Yes Yes
Spanish - Spain Yes Yes Yes Yes
Polish Yes Yes Yes Yes
Traditional Chinese Yes Yes Yes
Russian Yes Yes Yes Yes
Japanese Yes Yes Yes Yes

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timestamp13 August 2026 – 19:10:47 UTC

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