What is the cheapest place to buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?

GOG at $9.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 15 stores we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition free?

No — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $9.99.

Has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition ever been cheaper?

Yes — the lowest we have tracked since September 2026 is $3.99. It is $9.99 today.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Deck verified?

Yes. Valve has tested The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.

Can I play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Mac?

Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition multiplayer?

No — Steam lists The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition as single-player only.

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on PC Game Pass?

Yes — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently included with PC Game Pass, so you can play it at no extra cost with an active subscription.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Name: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
Brand: Bethesda Softworks
Availability: InStock

Bethesda Game Studios · October 27, 2016 · Open World, RPG, Adventure, Fantasy, Singleplayer

Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition from GOG at $9.99 — the cheapest of 15 stores we compare. The cheapest The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition key from a keyshop is $10.57 at Kinguin.

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$9.99-75%

$39.99lowest tracked $3.99

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Prices last checked 4 Nov 2026, 13:40 UTC

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Where to buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — official stores

GOG

Standard Edition · DRM-Free

-75%

$9.99

$39.99

Buy

Gamesplanet

Standard Edition · Steam

-10%

$35.99

$39.99

Buy

GreenManGaming

Standard Edition · Steam

$39.99

Buy

Steam

Standard Edition · Steam

$39.99

Buy

Humble Store

Standard Edition · Steam

$39.99

Buy

Epic Game Store

Standard Edition · Epic Games

$39.99

Buy

Microsoft Store

Standard Edition · Microsoft Store

$39.99

Buy

Nuuvem

Standard Edition · Steam

$39.99

Buy

Cheapest The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

Kinguin

Standard Edition · Steam

$10.57

Buy

YUPLAY

Standard Edition · Steam

-75%

$11.44

$45.00

Buy

GAMIVO

Standard Edition · Steam

$12.74

Buy

CJS CD Keys

Standard Edition · Steam

$14.27

Buy

Driffle INC

Standard Edition · GOG

$14.92

Buy

Gameseal

Standard Edition · Steam

$17.58

Buy

Eneba

Standard Edition · Steam

$22.25

Buy

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition price by region

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition costs £8.58 in the United Kingdom, $9.99 in the United States, €9.99 in Europe (EUR), $9.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$13.35 in Canada, A$13.75 in Australia, NZ$15.59 in New Zealand, R$37.25 in Brazil and zł42.25 in Poland right now.

Cheapest The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition offer in each region, in local currency
Region	Best price	Official store	Key shop	Stores
United Kingdom	£8.58 −75%	£8.75	£8.58	12
United Statesyour region	$9.99 −75%	$9.99	$10.57	15
Europe (EUR)	€9.99 −75%	€9.99	€10.17	13
Georgia (USD)	$9.99 −75%	$9.99	$10.57	15
Canada	CA$13.35 −75%	CA$13.35	CA$16.21	12
Australia	A$13.75 −75%	A$13.75	—	11
New Zealand	NZ$15.59 −75%	NZ$15.59	—	10
Brazil	R$37.25 −75%	R$37.25	R$81.89	13
Poland	zł42.25 −75%	zł42.25	zł52.21	12

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

✦ AI summary

Journey through the vast fantasy realm of Skyrim, slaying dragons and forging your own legend across countless quests and expansions in this award-winning RPG. The Special Edition delivers stunning visual enhancements and Creation Club content that lets you customize your adventure with new quests, characters, gear, and more.

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 — game info

Platforms: Windows
Steam Deck: Verified
Player modes: Single-player
Controller: Partial controller support
PC Game Pass: Included

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition in the rankings

#7 most reviewed Steam game of 2016

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition price history

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is $9.99 at GOG right now, compared across 15 stores. The lowest we have tracked is $3.99.

2026-09-26low $3.99 · now $9.99

Might be worth waiting — It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $6.66.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition price changes · since 26 Sep 2026
Date	Price	Store
28 Oct 2026	$9.99 ▼	GOG
27 Oct 2026	$11.21 ▼	Driffle INC
26 Oct 2026	$11.23 ▲	Driffle INC
24 Oct 2026	$9.99 ▲	GOG
23 Oct 2026	$9.57 ▼	Driffle INC
15 Oct 2026	$9.99 ▼	GOG
14 Oct 2026	$11.21 ▲	Driffle INC
13 Oct 2026	$11.17 ▲	Driffle INC
11 Oct 2026	$7.93 ▲	Keycense
9 Oct 2026	$7.91 ▲	Keycense
8 Oct 2026	$5.57 ▲	GAMIVO
1 Oct 2026	$3.99 ▼	Steam

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition — questions & answers

What is the cheapest place to buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?: GOG at $9.99 — an official store, and the lowest of the 15 stores we compare for your region. Prices update through the day, so check the table above before buying.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition free?: No — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is a paid game. The cheapest we can find it is $9.99.
Has The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition ever been cheaper?: Yes — the lowest we have tracked since September 2026 is $3.99. It is $9.99 today.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition worth buying now?: Might be worth waiting. It tends to drop further during sales — usual sale price around $6.66.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Steam Deck verified?: Yes. Valve has tested The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition and rates it Verified: it runs well on Steam Deck out of the box, with default controls and readable text.
Can I play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Mac?: Not natively — Steam lists no macOS version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition. Mac players would need a cloud gaming service or a Windows compatibility layer.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition multiplayer?: No — Steam lists The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition as single-player only.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on PC Game Pass?: Yes — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is currently included with PC Game Pass, so you can play it at no extra cost with an active subscription.

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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

Great Game, Stood The Test Of Time! Classic!

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

the best

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

soo immersive

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

Just good

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

Not to be cringe but this isn't just a game, it's culture. I'm sorry if you weren't around when it released and you can't understand why people hold it in such high regards but you just had to be there.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026

it runs fine on suprisingly old hardware, overheats now and again but for the specs really good

Patch notes & news

Latest updates from Steam.

GamingOnLinuxAug 20, 2026

Bethesda finally fix the Skyrim Special Edition on-screen keyboard crashing SteamOS / Steam Deck

Skyrim Special Edition patch fixes on-screen keyboard crash issue.

Community Announcements · christian.vanhoose Aug 20, 2026

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.7.99 (Updated Aug 27)

Fixed crashes on PlayStation's on-screen keyboard and Xbox map navigation, plus a storage display issue during installation.

Community Announcements · Jesscapade Jun 25, 2026

New realms, new companions, and new powers, all in these Skyrim Creations.

Heart of the Mountain expansion adds a new large land with voiced characters, new music, biomes, follower, gear, and enemies to explore.

PCGamesNApr 26, 2026

This new Skyrim mod is unashamedly vibe-coded, but it lets you swing NPCs into each other with ragdoll physics, so we all win

Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim physics behavior adjusted to affect ragdoll interactions with environmental objects.

PC Gamer · Rich Stanton Apr 24, 2026

This Skyrim mod that makes NPCs AI chatterboxes just got a massive overhaul

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