The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition
2016 Bethesda Game StudiosWinner 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.
Revenue observation: · Older observation . About data freshness
Est. Lifetime Net Revenue (USD)
$272.6M
Modeled net receipts; not profit or verified payout
Est. Lifetime Owners
17.1M–18.9M
Estimated range; includes free-game ownership
Positive Reviews (Raw)
92%
Very Positive
Observed concurrent players
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Not live · observation details below
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Revenue and ownership estimates
Estimated lifetime gross revenue (USD): $411.6M. Net receipts deduct platform share and modeled adjustments; they are not profit or a verified payout. Ownership includes free-game accounts and is shown as a range when both bounds are available.
Model confidence: 92%. How to interpret confidence
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Concurrent players
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No player observation available
Recorded all-time peak
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Peak observation date unavailable; may not reflect the latest record
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Player reviews
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has received 359,950 Steam reviews with a 92%Very Positive rating. Of those, 332,091 are positive and 27,859 are negative.
Recorded pricing (USD)
Price observation date unavailable. Check Steam for the latest price.
Recorded price: $9.99 $39.99 -75%
Game details
- Metacritic
- 74/100
- Achievements
- 75
Genres
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Explore on PlayRev(opens in new tab)Revenue and sales estimates are based on the Boxleiter method using publicly available data including Steam review counts, pricing history, and statistical modeling. Actual revenue may differ significantly. These figures are provided for informational purposes only and should not be used for financial decisions. Read the full methodology.