You may see headlines stating that "Skyrim is free" due to a specific promotion from 2016. When the Special Edition was originally launched, Bethesda gave it away for free to PC users who already owned the original game and all of its legendary DLCs on Steam. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on Steam Storage: 12 GB available space. WORLD of GAMES - Facebook

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: Another authorized platform that periodically features the game.

: Offers a completely DRM-free (Digital Rights Management) version of the game. ⚠️ Clarification on "Free" Claims

: You can purchase and download both the standard and updated versions directly on the official Steam Store .