The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is tagged as RPG. It is published by Bethesda Game Studios (developer) and Bethesda Softworks (publisher) and released on 27 Oct, 2016. PureGameStats tracks The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition's live Steam player count, all-time peak, review sentiment, estimated sales and price history. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition currently has 20,566 players on Steam. Its recorded all-time peak is 69,777 concurrent players on 30 September 2016. Current activity is 70.5% below peak. PureGameStats estimates 9,063,408 Steam units sold. Steam reviews are 92% positive across 377,642 responses. Platforms: Windows.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Charts, Sales, Players & Wishlists

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.

Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
Windows
Release Date
27 Oct, 2016
Official site On Steam
Est. Sales
9,063,408
PGS estimate High confidence
Current Players
20,566
Live Steam data Peak 69,777
Current Steam Price
$39.99
Store data Standard Edition
Achievement Completion
72%
Easiest achievement 14% median
Estimates are modelled by PureGameStats using multiple data signals. Direct data is sourced from Steam. View methodology →

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Concurrent Players

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Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: Windows
Release Date: 27 Oct, 2016
Est. sales: 9,063,408 High confidence
Achievement completion: 72% easiest · 14% median
Retailer Price (US) Discount
Steam $39.99 0%
Epic Games Store $39.99 0%
Loaded / CDKeys $8.59 82%
Green Man Gaming $8.50 -
Gameseal $9.50 -

Pricing History & Best Deals

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Historical pricing on Steam (US).

$39.99
Steam Launch Price
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$39.99
Steam Current Price
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$9.99
Steam Lowest Price
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$8.50
Lowest Recorded
GMG
$8.50
Current Lowest Price
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Steam Prices Around the World
Live Steam pricing across 26 currencies we track.
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AU
A$ 54.95
BR
R$149,00
CA
C$ 53.49
CH
CHF 44.99
CL
CLP$26.990
CN
¥165.00
DE
39,99€
GB
£34.99
HK
HK$ 299.00
ID
Rp 329 999
IN
₹1,799.00
JP
¥4,399
KR
₩ 45,000
MX
Mex$ 719.00
MY
RM119.00
NO
399,99 kr
NZ
NZ$ 69.95
PH
₱1,199.00
PL
169,00 zł
SG
S$54.99
TH
฿899.00
TR
$23.99
TW
NT$ 1,199.00
US
$39.99
VN
499.000₫
ZA
R 599.00

Newest snapshot: 12 Sept 2026.

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Twitch activity for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.

467
Current viewers
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59
Largest live stream
All time
115,277
Hours watched (7d)
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Reviews

Total reviews 377,642 Positive 348,156 Negative 29,486 Positive % 92.2%Rating Very Positive

Review Cloud

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Reviewers criticise
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PC System Requirements
Minimum and recommended hardware needed to run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition.
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Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
  • Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
  • Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB
  • Storage: 12 GB available space
Frequently Asked Questions
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How many people are playing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition right now?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has 20,566 concurrent players on Steam right now.

What is the all-time peak player count for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition reached an all-time peak of 69,777 concurrent players on 30 September 2016.

How many copies has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition sold on Steam?

PureGameStats estimates The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has sold approximately 9,063,408 copies on Steam, with high confidence. The estimate is derived from Steam reviews, concurrent player peaks and achievement completion rates.

How is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition rated on Steam?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has 377,642 Steam reviews with a 92.2% positive rating (Very Positive).

What is the current price of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is priced at $39.99 on Steam. Full price history and best deals are tracked on this page.

When was The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition released?

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition was released on 27 Oct, 2016. It was developed by Bethesda Game Studios.

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