The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim — prices on PC, PS5, Switch & Switch 2
We compare The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim prices on PC, PS5, Switch & Switch 2. Compare the price history and see if now is a good time.
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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim costs today from 5,78 € on PC. On console it starts at 7,99 € (PS5) and goes up to 52,29 € (Nintendo Switch). Its lowest recorded price on PC was 2,19 € excl. fees (September 2020). We monitor 45 verified stores and have tracked its price for 9 years.
Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and the store payment fee. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.Prices include the GoCDKeys coupon where one applies and exclude store payment fees. The final price is confirmed on each platform page.
Price history for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
See how the price of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has moved on PC, PS5, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 and compare today's price with its lowest recorded price before you buy.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has ranged between 4,91 € and 54,80 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in November 2026. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has not dropped below 4,91 € in 7 months (excl. fees).
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has ranged between 2,00 € and 58,99 € excl. fees over the last 6 months, hitting its lowest point in October 2026.
Last 6 months · the hollow circle marks each platform’s lowest price.
The thick line is the KEY format price. The thin one is the same game as an account, usually cheaper but not a key.
Recorded lows (excl. fees)
The lowest price we’ve recorded for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is 2,19 € on PC (September 2020). Right now, PS5 is practically back at its own low. On Nintendo Switch 2, by contrast, it has never gone below 41,79 €.
Explore the price history →How we measure these prices
We have tracked The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim since May 16, 2017 among the 45 verified stores we monitor, reading prices every 2 hours. Prices shown are activation-code format unless stated otherwise; out-of-stock offers and outlier listings are excluded. Today 16 of them have The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim deals.
Month-by-month lows
| Platform | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | 5,60 € | 5,60 € | 5,77 € | 5,54 € | 5,70 € | 5,77 € |
| PS5 | 9,19 € | 9,19 € | 9,19 € | 9,19 € | 7,17 € | 7,71 € |
| Nintendo Switch | 20,93 € | 52,93 € | 52,93 € | 52,93 € | 52,93 € | 52,93 € |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | 41,79 € | 41,79 € | 42,49 € | 42,09 € | 42,09 € | 43,19 € |
Players & reviews
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Critics rating
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Which platform is cheapest?
PC is the cheapest today, at 5,78 €: 2,21 € below PS5.
| Platform | Current price | Lowest it has ever been (excl. fees) | What it usually costs (excl. fees) | Verdict | Offers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC | Default format: 5,78 € With accounts: 5,78 € Steam Key format price | Default format: 2,19 € With accounts: 2,00 € | Default format: 5,72 € With accounts: 5,25 € | Default format: Usual price With accounts: Usual price | Steam Key (44) → |
| PS5 | Default format: 7,99 € With accounts: 7,97 € account format price | Default format: 7,99 € With accounts: 7,17 € | Default format: no reliable average yet With accounts: 9,48 € | Default format: Not enough data With accounts: All-time low | PSN Key (2) → |
| Nintendo Switch | Default format: 52,29 € With accounts: 17,00 € account format price | Default format: 20,93 € With accounts: 7,73 € | Default format: 52,79 € With accounts: 19,06 € | Default format: You save 5 € excl. fees With accounts: You save 3 € excl. fees | eShop Key (2) → |
| Nintendo Switch 2accounts only | Default format: no offer in this format today With accounts: 40,48 € account format price | Default format: 41,79 € With accounts: 30,50 € | Default format: 42,35 € With accounts: 40,12 € | Default format: Usual price With accounts: Usual price | eShop Key (3) → |
Where it stands today
Today the cheapest is PC, at 5,78 €: 2,21 € less than PS5, the next one up. Nintendo Switch is last-gen and still the most expensive, 52,29 €: 46,51 € above PC. Nintendo Switch 2 has no offer in the default format; its price shows up once you include every format. Competition explains the gap: 50 offers fight over the price on PC, against 6 on Switch.
On Nintendo Switch the price has held at 52,93 € excl. fees since July 2026.
On PC the price is at its usual level and the next Steam sale starts on December 17, 2026: that is the date to watch.
How much each edition costs
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has 3 editions on sale; the cheapest right now is Standard, from 5,78 €.
Lowest price of each edition by platform.
| Edition | PC | PS5 | Nintendo Switch | Nintendo Switch 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special | 15,80 € | 7,99 € | — | — |
| Standard | 5,78 €−10 € | 7,97 € account | 52,29 € | 40,48 € account |
| Anniversary | 13,32 €−2 € | 54,99 €+47 € | — | — |
Price differences between editions
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is sold today in 3 different editions, and the Standard is the only one available on every platform. Moving from the Standard to the Anniversary costs 7,54 € more on PC. The Anniversary is only on PC and PS5; on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 there is no offer of that edition today. The very same Special is 7,81 € cheaper on PS5 (7,99 €) than on PC (15,80 €).
Frequently asked questions about pricing
The most common questions about The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim’s price, answered with today’s data.
How much does The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cost?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim costs today from 5,78 € on PC, 7,99 € on PS5, 52,29 € on Nintendo Switch. Compared among the 45 verified stores we monitor, updated every 2 hours.
Which platform is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cheapest on?
On PC: 5,78 € — 2 € less than on PS5 and 47 € less than on Nintendo Switch. The gap comes from more stores competing on PC.
Will The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim get cheaper?
Its lowest price so far was 2,19 € excl. fees on PC (September 2020). The next Steam sale starts on December 17, 2026: if you can wait, it pays off. Set an alert and we will tell you when it drops.
Is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim on sale right now?
Yes. On Nintendo Switch it is 5 € below what it usually costs (comparing prices excl. fees).
Why is The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim cheaper here than on PlayStation Store?
The stores we compare source their codes in different markets and compete with each other, so their prices drop sooner and further than those on PlayStation Store. The code is the same and activates the same way in your account.
What is the lowest price The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has reached?
2,19 € excl. fees on PC, in September 2020. Today it sits 3 € above that low, comparing prices excl. fees.
Will The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim drop in price on Black Friday?
We have no record of it dropping on a previous Black Friday. This year it falls on November 27, 2026: set an alert and we will tell you if it drops.
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