Skyrim Special Edition is Gold, PC System Requirements Announced

[Shawn Zipay]

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has officially gone gold. This simply means that the game is ready to be mass produced for retail release and is on track for its release on October 28 for the PC, PS4, and XB1.

The Special Edition features a significant overhaul to the game, including:

• Mod support on consoles
• Remastered art and effects
• Volumetric lighting (“God Rays”)
• Dynamic Depth of Field
• Screen-space reflections
• New snow and water shaders

In addition to this news, Bethesda also revealed the system requirements for the Special Edition. Keep in mind that you will get a free upgrade to the Special Edition if you already own the game and all of the previously released DLC.

Skyrim Special Edition Requirements

PC System Specs

Minimum
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945.
8GB of ram.
12 GB free HDD space
NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB

Recommended
Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version)
Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320.
8GB of ram.
12 GB free HDD space
NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB

Console Storage Needs

PS4
20 GB (North America)
33 GB (Europe)

Xbox One
17 GB (North America)
25 GB (Europe)