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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

November 11, 2021
Bethesda Softworks
4.7/5.0(104,842 reviews)
Role Playing GamesAction

Xbox Series S/X · PlayStation 4 · PC · Nintendo Switch · Xbox One · PlayStation 5

Mixed

Overall, player feedback for "Skyrim Special Edition" is sharply divided, with overwhelming positivity from the Steam community and severe criticism from a couple of PlayStation users. While Steam reviews praise the game for its immense world, freedom, and replayability bolstered by mods, the PlayStation reviews express frustration over technical issues and expectations for better graphics. This leads to a strong overall sentiment from Steam and a poor sentiment from PlayStation.

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About This Game

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is an open-world fantasy role-playing game built around one freedom: the province opens in every direction at once, and a build emerges from how the hours are spent rather than a class chosen up front. Hunting the dragon Alduin as the prophesied Dragonborn can be shelved indefinitely for a mage's college, a thieves' guild, or a snowbound barrow no marker pointed toward.

The original collected more than 200 Game of the Year awards, and the remaster's lighting and effects freshen a decade-old world without touching what dates it. The friction players still name is the combat, stiff beside modern action RPGs, and an engine that keeps surfacing bugs. Console Creations and mod support soften both and stretch an already long game. Included on PS Plus Extra, it rewards anyone who treats the map itself as the quest, and disappoints those after responsive swordplay.

Highlights

  • Immense open world filled with diverse landscapes
  • Rich main storyline complemented by numerous side quests
  • Extensive character customization with various skill trees
  • Mod support providing endless replayability
  • Includes all DLC packs: Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn
  • Dynamic weather and day-night cycles enhancing immersion
  • Vibrant community with tons of user-created content

Themes

fantasymedievalepicexplorationdarkmysterioussurvivalfriendship

Mechanics

open-worldcombatcraftinglevelingskill-treescharacter-creationexplorationpuzzle-solvingdialoguechoice-basedmultiple-endingsstory-drivencollectiblesinventory-management

Platforms

Xbox Series S/X
PlayStation 4
PC
Nintendo Switch
Xbox One
PlayStation 5

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

ESRB Rating:ESRB Mature 17+
Languages:
EnglishFrench (France)Spanish
Official site:Visit site

Gameplay

Modes
Single player
Perspective
First personThird person

Player Reviews

Mixed

Overall, player feedback for "Skyrim Special Edition" is sharply divided, with overwhelming positivity from the Steam community and severe criticism from a couple of PlayStation users. While Steam reviews praise the game for its immense world, freedom, and replayability bolstered by mods, the PlayStation reviews express frustration over technical issues and expectations for better graphics. This leads to a strong overall sentiment from Steam and a poor sentiment from PlayStation.

Pros

  • • Immersive world and lore
  • • High replayability and freedom of gameplay
  • • Strong modding community
  • • Rich quests and characters
  • • Nostalgic and impactful experience

Cons

  • • Technical issues and bugs on certain platforms
  • • Subpar graphics for some players
  • • Unfulfilled expectations regarding updates and remakes
  • • Criticism of NPC dialogue and story engagement
  • • Some find it repetitive based on playstyle

Based on 102 reviews from PlayStation, Steam

Screenshots

Gameplay Video

Skyrim PS5 Gameplay [4K 60FPS]

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition worth playing?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has a mixed reception from players, holding an average score of 4.7 out of 5 across 104,842 reviews.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition included with PlayStation Plus?
Yes — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is part of the PlayStation Plus Extra game catalogue, so subscribers on that tier can play it at no extra cost.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition single-player or multiplayer?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition supports single player.
What platforms is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition available on?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is available on PS4 and PS5.
When did The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition release?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition released on November 11, 2021.
What is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition's age rating?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition carries an ESRB rating of ESRB Mature 17+.