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.
Catch up on The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition with the developer’s own announcements. Start with the newest recorded post, then explore the details before you return.
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The Elder Scrolls VI: Official Name Reveal
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“The scroll offered only a shimmer, a veil thinly lifted to my eyes. A future lost. A victory undone. Sands of time scattered by fate.” - Yazar, Moth Priest to High Queen Iradne of Hammerfell (4E 206)Your next journey to Tamriel will be in The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel. For more information about The Elder Scrolls,…
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“The scroll offered only a shimmer, a veil thinly lifted to my eyes. A future lost. A victory undone. Sands of time scattered by fate.” - Yazar, Moth Priest to High Queen Iradne of Hammerfell (4E 206)Your next journey to Tamriel will be in The Elder Scrolls VI: Sentinel. For more information about The Elder Scrolls, please visit https://www.elderscrolls.com.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition - Update 1.7.99 (Updated Aug 27)
From the recorded announcement
Additional Hotfix — August 27CrashesFixed a crash when opening the on-screen keyboard and submitting text on the game main menu on PlayStation. Fixed a crash when opening the map multiple times on Xbox. Bug FixesInstalling the game in certain regions no longer shows the 14 out of 15 GB Creations storage space is used…
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Additional Hotfix — August 27CrashesFixed a crash when opening the on-screen keyboard and submitting text on the game main menu on PlayStation. Fixed a crash when opening the map multiple times on Xbox. Bug FixesInstalling the game in certain regions no longer shows the 14 out of 15 GB Creations storage space is used on PlayStation. Today's update to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition increases console mod storage limits and brings more Creations improvements and fixes. Added and Updated FeaturesGameIncreased mod storage to 15 GB for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox. Due to differences in platform storage systems, PlayStation 4 Creation storage is changed in the following ways: Creations storage expanded to approximately 16 GB, but download size may not match space used because of technical details of the PlayStation 4 console hardware; This may cause download size vs. installed size discrepancies. Storage usage may appear larger than expected when managing Creations; Due to the storage system partitions, PS4 users may experience a practical limit on the number of large Creations installed at once. Added localized strings fixes for UI and platform terminology.A Creation’s Details page now includes instructions on how to report abusive or problematic mods. Added bundling of Creations in the Skyrim Creations Menu to bring it to parity with Fallout and Starfield. Changed storefront UI to support Creations box art at 3640 x 900 and 900 x 506 to be consistent with Starfield and Fallout 4. Older image sizes will still be supported and do not require immediate resubmission.…
New realms, new companions, and new powers, all in these Skyrim Creations.
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Heart of the MountainBy DarthVitrialExplore the mysteries of the Void in a large new land with professionally voiced characters, exciting new music, and new art for a special follower, land, gear, and foes! Venture into the Old Lands, a vast new world that hosts multiple new biomes, including a scorching desert,…
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Heart of the MountainBy DarthVitrialExplore the mysteries of the Void in a large new land with professionally voiced characters, exciting new music, and new art for a special follower, land, gear, and foes! Venture into the Old Lands, a vast new world that hosts multiple new biomes, including a scorching desert, mist-shrouded swamp, and a haunted forest, in this story-focused, fully-voiced creation! Explore over 40 new full-size dungeons, including Ayleid Ruins, dro-m’Athra temples, Argonian xanmeers, and more! Team up with Audrey, a mysterious living doll, as you unravel the mysteries of the Void and learn the truth of the Old Lands. Take on almost 70 unique quests and 20 Radiant quests as you explore the Old Lands, and gain new weapons and gear sets, including the new Voskrona armor! In this new land, you will encounter new enemies and summonable creatures from the depths of the Void, such as Harrowing Reapers and Voidmothers, ancient Argonian foes such as Voriplasms and Voskrona, and many more... Sigil of the FallenBy Kinggath CreationsRumors of strange sightings northeast of Markarth have reached your ears, calling you to the Sigil Geode -- where through fate or folly, spirits will be unleashed across Skyrim, leaving you to return them and uncover the mystery of the Soul Sanctum. Mystery of the Soul Sanctum - Begin a new questline revealing the fate of three powerful heroes, and a girl with an unfortunate gift. Featuring multiple huge dungeons with challenging encounters, puzzles, secrets, and boss fights.4-in-1 Upgradeable Spirit Companion - A ghost follower that can…
92.2% of 381,507 Steam reviews are positive, which after adjusting for sample size gives a reception score of 92.1. The developers have shipped 1 substantial update in the past six months, adding 2.8.
reception 92.1·support +2.8·Excellent
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Current price
$7.99$39.99−80%
Development
Actively supported
Last heard from developers
3 days ago
Historical posting rhythm
every ~75 days
Substantial updates (6 mo)
1
Current silence
within normal range
The developers post roughly every 75 days and were last heard 3 days ago — within their normal range. 1 substantial update recorded in the past six months. It is currently 80% below its usual price.
Last successful news check: Nov 14, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC. This is when we checked Steam, separate from when the developer last posted.
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patchSep 12, 2026
Skyrim Anniversary Edition Update 1.7.99 Raises Console Mod Storage and Overhauls Creations Tools
Bethesda's Update 1.7.99 for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition arrives with a slate of Creations platform changes, console storage increases, and Creation Kit improvements — plus a pair of hotfixes pushed on August 27.
What changed
Storage and platform
Mod storage increased to 15 GB on both PlayStation 5 and Xbox.
PlayStation 4 receives an expanded ceiling of approximately 16 GB, though Bethesda notes that download size may not match installed size due to PS4 hardware storage partitions, and users may encounter practical limits when installing large Creations simultaneously.
A regional install bug incorrectly showing 14 of 15 GB used on PlayStation has been resolved.
Creations storefront and menus
Storefront UI now supports box art at 3640 × 900 and 900 × 506, matching Starfield and Fallout 4; older image sizes remain supported.
Creations can now be sorted by "Most Popular".
Bundling of Creations in the Skyrim Creations Menu added, bringing it to parity with Fallout and Starfield.
A Creation's Details page now includes instructions for reporting abusive or problematic mods.
Creations flagged as WIP can be viewed when bookmarked.
Localized string fixes applied to UI and platform terminology.
Creation Kit
Localization export support added.
"Search and Replace" updated with "Select Form in Object Window" and "Open Form Editor" buttons, aligning with Starfield.
Multiple master loads now permitted by default, with normal configuration options retained.
Hotfix crashes (August 27)
Fixed a crash when opening the on-screen keyboard and submitting text on the main menu on PlayStation.
Fixed a crash when opening the map multiple times on Xbox.
For modders and console players alike, the expanded storage ceiling and Creation Kit alignment with Bethesda's newer titles represent a meaningful, if quiet, infrastructure upgrade.
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