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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition

The remastered edition of Bethesda's fantasy RPG, where the Dragonborn hunts dragons across the snowy province of Skyrim. Its strength is freedom: join guilds, follow side stories or wander off in any direction. Improved graphics and mod support keep it alive years after release. Is it your kind of game?

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Platforms: Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch
Release date: October 27, 2016
Length: About 180 hours
Difficulty: 3/5 (estimated)
Genres: Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure
Themes: Action · Fantasy · Historical · Sandbox · Open world
Perspective: First person · Third person
Modes: Solo only
Languages: 3 languages
Text in your language: Yes
Steam Deck: Verified
Microtransactions: None

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How long is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition?: About 180 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition on?: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is available on Xbox · PlayStation · PC · Switch.
Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition have co-op?: No, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is single-player only.
Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition run on Steam Deck?: Verified
What does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition cost?: $39.99 on Steam.