In typical Bethesda fashion, you're free to wander the map and play however you want.
Content-wise, this is the exact same adventure.Īlthough that's not necessarily a negative considering how dynamic Skyrim can be. However, it's worth reiterating that those who have already pumped countless hours into the original game will find nothing new here. A fully priced remaster that includes all of the original release's downloadable content, it's undeniably the best way to experience Skyrim on consoles thanks to improved visuals across the board, better technical performance, and mod support. Unsurprisingly, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is no different. Without question, it was a streamlined experience – something that didn't sit well with many long-time fans – but at the same time, it managed to retain that magical, immersive feeling that's always at the heart of a Bethesda-made game world. In many ways, developer Bethesda Game Studios had cracked it – Skyrim carefully walked the line between being an accessible action RPG and, well, a typical Elder Scrolls title.
When it first arrived in 2011, it's no exaggeration to say that the last-gen version introduced a whole new audience to the genre. Like it or not, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim remains a landmark role-playing game.