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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

Open-world fantasy RPG for exploring and fighting dragons in VR

Bethesda Game Studios · Published by Bethesda Softworks · Released Apr 2, 2018

RPG

Reviews
Mostly Positive
73% of 9,689
Recent reviews
Mostly Positive
72% of 44 in 30 days
Players
202
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Last update on Steam
8 years ago
May 16, 2018
Minimum PC
GeForce GTX 970
8 GB RAM · 15 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 81/100 (critic reviews)

What is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR?

A first-person, single-player VR RPG set in an open fantasy world. You explore mountains, use magic, and battle dragons as the Dragonborn, a prophesied hero who wields the Voice. It includes the Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn add-ons.

For you if...

  • +you want a large fantasy world to explore in VR
  • +you enjoy first-person battles with dragons and magic
  • +you prefer single-player adventures with open-ended exploration

Not for you if...

  • −you want multiplayer adventures with other players

What players say

73% of 9,689 reviews are positive · 72% of 44 in the last 30 days

Players praise what community mods add, especially physical interaction, body presence, and better VR controls. Most complaints target the unmodded port's limited interaction, awkward controls, dated graphics, and lengthy mod setup; many players also consider the full price too high.

Players over time

▼ -26% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 269 players on Oct 5, 2026.

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Oct 2, 2026198
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Sep 29, 2026202
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Sep 25, 2026167
Sep 24, 2026176
Sep 23, 2026105
Sep 23, 2026165
Sep 22, 2026189
Sep 21, 2026233

How many players finish The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR?

1.3% of Steam players have unlocked «Dragonslayer», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR system requirements

Minimum: GeForce GTX 970, 8 GB RAM, 15 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit versions)
Processor
Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or better
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD RX 480 8GB or better
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64-bit)
Processor
Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
Graphics
Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
15 GB available space

Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR run on Steam Deck?

Unsupported No: Valve rates it Unsupported on Steam Deck.

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PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
75
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, VR
Age rating
17+
Languages
Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Polish, Russian. Text only: Traditional Chinese.

Does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Nov 6, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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