Today, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim officially turns 15. Publisher Bethesda announced plans to celebrate the milestone with giveaways, memorabilia, bundles, and big discounts on the reason for the season.
No, wait. I'm thinking of the slogan for Christmas. But this will feel like Christmas for some of you, provided you haven't already purchased a copy of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition.
Today's press release revealed that Bethesda is selling the game for up to 80% off across all platforms. I did a little digging and found that not all versions of the game are impacted. But The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Special Edition is available with the 80% savings on the PlayStation Store, the Xbox store, and Steam. Since the game usually goes for $39.99 USD on those platforms, the current price is a mere $7.99 USD. Score!
On the Epic Games Store, I didn't find any sales. On the Nintendo eShop, the discounted title is the regular Switch version of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, which is priced at $19.99 USD. Players can then pick up an another selection, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition Upgrade, for an additional $19.99.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition for Switch 2, which released on Dec. 9, 2025, is still priced at its usual $59.99. Milestone celebrations are fine, after all, but a publisher can't in good conscience leave money on the table.
Besides the discounts, fans should look forward to other sweet deals. For instance, there is a strategy guide up for grabs, with signatures from Todd Howard and members of the development team. The grand-prize winner can also take home a custom Displate metal print. Details on how to enter will follow on the appropriate channels on social media.
Bethesda also announced a Creations Bundle that will be available to buy on PC, Xbox, and PlayStation platforms. It includes the "DLC-sized" expansion, Legacy of Orsinum, custom-voiced follower Kaitryn Fair-Shadows, and the Legendary Dungeons: Dwarven Delves, providing access to locations from other games in the overall Elder Scrolls series.
Finally, Bethesda announced a free addition to The Elder Scrolls Online. As part of Season Two: Echoes of Skyrim, you can enjoy the Greymoor chapter absolutely free. It offers locations from Skyrim, such as Solitude and Blackreach, on top of other recent additions.
And finally (again, but for real this time), players can participate in a Golden Pursuit campaign, which lets players earn Skyrim-themed rewards as they explore the Western Skyrim zone ahead of December 3rd. That probably means something to The Elder Scrolls Online players, even if I don't quite understand it.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is Bethesda's most-played game of all time, and the celebrations that kicked off today should only add to that proud legacy. Are you ready to spend a little time in Skyrim?
