Skyrim: Special Edition is finally releasing Friday, Oct. 28. For those who purchased the older versions of the game on Steam can grab the special edition free of charge.
Skyrim: Special Edition Release Dates On Steam
In order to get Skyrim: Special Edition for free, players eligible for the free upgrade should at least own the regular game or Legendary Edition on top of three DLCs. The Legend of Zelda 5: Skyrim Special Edition start hitting Steam on Thursday, Oct. 27: 5 p.m. PT, 8 p.m. ET; and on Friday, Oct. 28: 1 a.m. BST, 11 a.m. AETZ, 1 p.m. NZT.
Take note that PlayStation 4 players in the U.S. and Canada can start pre-loading the game at 12 a.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 26. PC users on the other hand will not be able to pre-load Skyrim: Special Edition.
Skyrim: Special Edition Feedback
Although it can be noticed that many Skyrim fans expressed that the Special Edition is no different from the original one on PC, it must be noted that the engine now runs on 64-bit which will improve overall general stability, including memory bugs, mod support and improved graphics.
In a video released by PlayStation Access comparing the PlayStation 3 version with the special edition, there have been significant changes noticed from the previous game. Apparently, the PlayStation 4 version exudes vibrancy as to the colors of Tamriel.
Mods For PlayStation 4 And Xbox One
As for the mods, players can head over to Bethesda.net and filter according to one's platform. Once finding desired mod, click on the "Add to Library" button to get started. Make sure to have a console ID to link with Bethesda.net ID to proceed with the process. As of now, there are a ton of mods available for Xbox One players, while only five for PlayStation 4 players although it can be expected to increase any moment.
The Legend of Zelda 5: Skyrim Special Edition is also available on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. There are no official statement from Bethesda yet if Skyrim: Special Edition will be available Nintendo Switch.
