The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition CD Key

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is the remastered version of Bethesda Game Studios’ open-world fantasy RPG, released in 2016. Pick your platform and edition above: the key activates on Steam, GOG or Xbox. The game is single-player.

About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

You play the Dragonborn, a hero who can learn the secrets of dragons and take on their power. Dragons sit at the center of the story, but the rest is up to you. Go where you like, take on quests in any order, and build a character through what you actually do rather than a fixed class.

The game offers hundreds of weapons, spells and abilities, so you can play as a sword fighter, a mage, an archer or a mix. The Special Edition rebuilds the look of the game with remastered art, new lighting such as volumetric god rays and screen-space reflections, and dynamic depth of field.

• Single-player open-world fantasy RPG
• Remastered visuals compared with the original release
• Support for Creations, extra content such as new quests, areas and gear
• On Steam: Steam Cloud saves and partial controller support

Which edition should I choose?

• Standard Edition: the base game.
• Special Edition: the remastered game with the Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn add-ons and updated graphics.
• Anniversary Edition: the Special Edition plus the Anniversary Upgrade, which adds Creation Club content released on or before November 11, 2021.
• Legendary Edition: the original Skyrim with the Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn add-ons, plus combat cameras, mounted combat, a Legendary difficulty mode and Legendary skills.

How to activate

Steam (PC)

1. Install Steam and sign in to your Steam account.
2. Select Games → Activate a Product on Steam in the top menu.
3. Enter the key from your order email. The game is added to your library, ready to download.

GOG (PC)

1. Go to gog.com/redeem and sign in, or open GOG GALAXY and select Add games & friends → Redeem GOG code.
2. Enter the key from your order email and confirm.
3. The game is added to your GOG library, ready to download.

Xbox

1. Sign in to your Microsoft account at microsoft.com/redeem, or open the Microsoft Store on your console and choose Redeem.
2. Enter the 25-character key from your order email and confirm.
3. The game is added to your account. Install it from My games & apps.

System requirements

These are the PC requirements Steam lists for the Special Edition.

Skyrim key FAQ

Is there any multiplayer?

No. Steam lists Skyrim Special Edition as a single-player game.

Which account do I need?

That depends on the platform you pick: a Steam account for Steam, a GOG account for GOG, and a Microsoft account for Xbox.

Is the key region-locked?

The region listed for this product is Global.

How fast will I get my key?

By email, right after payment. If it hasn’t arrived within a few minutes, check your spam folder, then contact us.

What if my key doesn’t work?

Contact our support within 14 days with your order number, as described in our refund policy. We’ll fix the problem or replace the key, and if no working solution is possible, we’ll refund you.