The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim System Requirements (2011) | Minimum & Recommended PC Specs

update Last updated: November 11, 2011
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim requires at least a capable CPU, a dedicated GPU, and 8 GB RAM. For recommended settings, aim for powerful CPU and high-end GPU.

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim PC performance and system requirements
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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

The fifth game in the series, Skyrim takes us on a journey through the coldest region of Cyrodiil. Once again player can traverse the open world RPG armed with various medieval weapons and magic, to become a hero of Nordic legends –Dovahkiin, the Dragonborn. After mandatory character creation players will have to escape not only imprisonment but a fire-breathing dragon. Something Skyrim hasn’t seen in centuries.

Score 94
Released 11/11/2011
Genres
RPGAction
Developer
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher
Bethesda Softworks
Platforms
PCXbox Series S/XPlayStation 4Xbox OnePlayStation 5Nintendo SwitchPlayStation 3Xbox 360

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim System Requirements

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Can I run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on my PC?

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How much RAM does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim require?

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