The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition

Released: 11/11/2021

The Anniversary Edition includes Skyrim Special Edition and 74 creations, all 48 currently available and 26 to be released. These showcase over 500+ individual elements such as quests, items, armor, houses, etc.

Critics

Steam

Metacritic

Score Breakdown

73.7

Critic Average

33 reviews

Steam User Score

7,942 reviews

Metacritic User Score

240 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity

+25.8

Metacritic Disparity

+8.7

Combined Disparity

+17.3

Average of both sources

Review Timing

25 launch window (76%)8 late (24%)

Review summary

Updated May 8, 2026

Based on 33 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 73.7/100. Critics score this game 25.8 points higher than Steam users and 8.7 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated

Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 33)

Fábio Castanho EmídioviaNintendo Blast
Jan 23, 2026Late review
85/100View review
Steam 47.8/100 · +37.2 ptsMetacritic 65/100 · +20.0 pts
Raul OchoaviaFinal Weapon
Jan 22, 2026Late review
70/100View review
Steam 47.8/100 · +22.2 ptsMetacritic 65/100 · +5.0 pts
Impulsegamer StaffviaImpulsegamer
Jan 13, 2026Late review
68/100View review
Steam 47.8/100 · +20.2 ptsMetacritic 65/100 · +3.0 pts
Daniele CucchiarelliviaThe Games Machine
Dec 19, 2025Late review
60/100View review
Steam 47.8/100 · +12.2 ptsMetacritic 65/100 · -5.0 pts
Fabio AnnuzziviaGamesource Italia
Dec 17, 2025Late review
70/100View review
Steam 47.8/100 · +22.2 ptsMetacritic 65/100 · +5.0 pts

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Anniversary Edition

Released: 11/11/2021