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Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, 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 mods to consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more - with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience.
  • Details
    • Genre: Role Playing
  • Key Specs
    • Edition: Special Edition
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Blood and gore, Use of alcohol, Sexual themes, Language, Intense violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • ESRB Interactive Elements: In-Game Purchases (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • Compatible Platform(s): Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • General
    • Brand: Bethesda
    • Model Number: G7Q-00149
    • Product Name: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
    • Publisher: Bethesda
  • Game Details
    • Edition: Special Edition
    • Genre: Role Playing
    • Game Franchise: The Elder Scrolls
    • Game Series: V: Skyrim
  • Certifications Listings & Approvals
    • ESRB Rating: M (Mature 17+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
    • ESRB Descriptors: Blood and gore, Use of alcohol, Sexual themes, Language, Intense violence (The type and severity of content in the game, such as the nature of its themes, humor, language, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
    • ESRB Interactive Elements: In-Game Purchases (The interactive or online features of the game, such as users' interactions with other players, location sharing, internet access, in-game purchases, etc. These elements are part of a three-part guide established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB) to determine a game's overall age-appropriate rating.)
  • Compatibility
    • Compatible Platform(s): Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One
    • Software Format: Digital (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
  • Requirements
    • Video Game Content Included: Full game
    • Approximate Game File Size: 25 gigabytes (The amount of necessary available data space needed to accommodate the game as asserted by the game publisher. Updates may be necessary for the game with additional space requirements.)
  • Other
    • UPC: 889842453331

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, 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 mods to consoles. New quests, environments, characters, dialogue, armor, weapons and more - with Mods, there are no limits to what you can experience.

  • Epic fantasy reborn: Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.
  • Live another life: Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.
  • You are what you play: Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.
  • Battle dragons: Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.

Q: What are some of the new features in the Special Edition?

A: The Special Edition includes remastered art and effects, volumetric god rays, dynamic depth of field, screen-space reflections, and more.

Q: What platforms is the game compatible with?

A: This game is compatible with the Xbox One.

Q: What is the game file size?

A: The approximate game file size is 25 gigabytes.

Q: Are there any limitations on the types of mods that can be used?

A: With mods, there are no limitations to what you can experience.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition - Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One [Digital]

ESRB Rating: [M (Mature 17+)]
SKU: 6530980
$39.99
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