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Updated October 1, 2026 · live Steam data

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Player Count

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition has 23,222 players in game right now and peaked at 27,794 concurrent players over the past week, placing it #69 on Steam. Below are the live number, the 30-day trend, and the full PC requirements.

Players right now
23,222
October 1, 2026
24-hour change
-0.5%
vs yesterday's peak
All-time tracked peak
30,457
since tracking began
Steam rank
#69
▼ 6 vs last week

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition players over the last 30 days

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View the data as a table
DatePeak players
Oct 1, 202623,222
Sep 30, 202623,345
Sep 29, 202624,755
Sep 28, 202628,457
Sep 27, 202627,797
Sep 26, 202624,284
Sep 25, 202623,283
Sep 24, 202623,412
Sep 23, 202624,020
Sep 22, 202624,767
Sep 21, 202629,113
Sep 19, 202624,535
Sep 18, 202622,986
Sep 17, 202623,676
Sep 16, 202623,994
Sep 15, 202625,219
Sep 14, 202629,459
Sep 13, 202628,896
Sep 12, 202625,602
Sep 11, 202624,101
Sep 10, 202623,220
Sep 9, 202625,747
Sep 8, 202630,457
Sep 7, 202628,699
Sep 6, 202628,604
Sep 5, 202625,485
Sep 4, 202616,462

Trend at a glance

24 hours
-0.5%
7 days
-0.8%
30 days
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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.

DeveloperBethesda Game Studios
PublisherBethesda Softworks
Release date27 Oct, 2016
Price£34.99
GenresRPG
Steam reviewsVery Positive — 92% positive of 378,469
PlatformsWindows
Metacritic74

Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition still popular in 2026?

Yes — it currently sits at #69 out of every game on Steam by concurrent players. A 30-day comparison appears once a month of history has been collected. The figures on this page come straight from Steam and refresh every day.

→ The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition system requirements (minimum & recommended)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition player count — frequently asked questions

How many people play The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition right now?
23,222 players are in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition at the time this page was last built (October 1, 2026). The count comes straight from Steam and is refreshed once a day.
What is the all-time peak player count for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition?
The highest concurrent figure recorded here is 30,457 players. Over the past week Valve's own chart puts the game's peak at 27,794.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition dead in 2026?
No. It ranks #69 on Steam by concurrent players, which puts it among the most played games on the platform. A 30-day trend appears once a month of history is collected.
Do these numbers include console and Game Pass players?
No. Steam reports only its own concurrent users, so players on PlayStation, Xbox, Game Pass or other PC launchers are not counted. The real audience is usually larger.

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