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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail.


A DECADE OF ADVENTURE

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. Skyrim Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons plus all-new features like remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections and more.

Ways to play

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Play on Xbox Series X|S

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is optimised for Xbox Series X|S consoles. Play it with Game Pass or buy it now.

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Play on PC

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is included with PC Game Pass and Ultimate to play from the Xbox app on Windows PC.

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Stream The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim with Game Pass Ultimate via cloud gaming.

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  • May contain content inappropriate for children. Visit ESRB.org for rating information.

Publisher

Bethesda Game Studios

Developer

ZeniMax

Genre

RPG

Platforms

Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One
Windows 10/11

Release date

11 November 2021

Get the game

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to 11 November, 2021.

The Anniversary Upgrade includes Creation Club content released on or prior to 11 November, 2021. Even Game Pass members can unlock access to quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells and more.

Included with Game Pass

Play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and hundreds of high-quality games for one low monthly price with Game Pass.

Buy The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

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, armour, weapons and more – with Creations, there are no limits to what you can experience.

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Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 – Core (White)

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