The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition
Quick facts
- Single player
- Yes
- Multiplayer
- No
- Languages
- 9 languages
From IGDB, the game database run by Twitch. See the questions below for details.
What you need to play it
Pick your device.
| Works on | Nintendo Switch, Switch OLED and Switch Lite (handheld only); most Switch games also run on Switch 2 |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Nintendo Switch Online for online play in paid games |
| Buy | Nintendo eShop |
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 | Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 |
| Memory | 8 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB | NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB |
| Storage | 12 GB available space | 12 GB available space |
From the publisher’s listing on Steam.
Can my PC run it?
Pick your parts for a quick check against the requirements above.
A rough comparison based on typical performance of each part. Laptop versions of a chip are usually slower.
Needs about 12 GB. Work out the download time at your speed.
| Works on | PS4 and PS4 Pro, and PS5 through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | PS5, PS5 Slim, PS5 Digital Edition and PS5 Pro |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | PlayStation Plus Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | PlayStation Store |
| Works on | Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S through backward compatibility |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
| Works on | Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S |
|---|---|
| Performance | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Storage | Not published by the publisher yet |
| Online play | Xbox Game Pass Essential or higher for online multiplayer in paid games |
| Buy | Xbox Store |
Where to buy
In the United States: Amazon.com (Switch) Amazon.com (PS4) Amazon.com (PS5)
Price by country
Cheapest in United States, at $39.99 on Steam. These are PC prices on Steam.
| Country | Store | Price | In US$ | Lowest in 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States Lowest | Steam | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 |
Last checked 21 October 2026. US prices are before sales tax. Import cost calculator
Common questions
Can you play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition alone?
Yes, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition has a single-player mode.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition multiplayer?
No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is listed as single player only.
What languages does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition support?
Audio: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Interface: Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Russian, Spanish (Spain).
Can my PC run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition?
The minimum is Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945, 8 GB RAM and NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB.
What platforms is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on?
Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S.
Where is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition cheapest?
In United States, at $39.99 on Steam, as last checked.