- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- RPG
- RELEASED
- 2016
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Bethesda Game Studios
Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam key
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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$10.09
at GAMIVO · Steam key · 75% off RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
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 Green Man GamingOFFICIALMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID | Standard | CHEAPEST $39.99 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at Green Man Gaming |
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | $39.99 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at Steam |
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Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $28.47 against the best official price.
| Store | Key type | Price | Go to store |
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 GAMIVOMATCHED BY TITLE EU only | Steam key | CHEAPEST $10.09 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at GAMIVO |
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID RU / CIS | Steam key | $10.93 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at Kinguin |
| GAMIVO MATCHED BY TITLE Global | Steam key | $11.38 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at GAMIVO |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | $11.52 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID EU only | Steam key | $11.62 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at Kinguin |
| GAMIVO MATCHED BY TITLE RU / CIS | Steam key | $11.67 | Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at GAMIVO |
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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition was developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. The release date was October 26, 2016. The genre is characterised as RPG. Skyrim contains Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol, and Language.
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 like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more. Skyrim Special Edition also brings the power of Bethesda Game Studios Creations to PC and consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more – with Creations, there are no limits to what you can experience.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Not supported
- macOS
- No native build
PC requirements come from the game's official Steam storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
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
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
Source: Steam store page
Compare The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition editions
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $39.99 |
| The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition | $49.99 |
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition DLC and expansions
Add-ons sold separately from the base game, straight from Steam. This is not a comparison table — these are Steam listings, not keyshop offers.
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Where to buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition cheap
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition launched at $39.99 in 2016. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $11.52 at Kinguin, which is 71% off the recommended price.
On that same baseline, official stores start at $39.99, so the keyshop route saves $28.47 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
Feed update times differ by store. Confirm the current price, product type and activation region on the store page before completing the purchase. Our comparison methodology explains matching, ranking and checkout-fee limitations.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $11.52 at Kinguin — 71% off the $39.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition after the purchase?
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition from a keyshop or an official store?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $28.47 cheaper: $11.52 at Kinguin against $39.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition yet.
- Can I play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Mac?
- No. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has no native macOS build.
- Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Linux compatible?
- The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has no verified Linux support. Proton results vary and are not guaranteed.
