Otherwise, the free upgrade will only kick in at least 36 hours after.īethesda's announcement included detailed system requirements for optimum gameplay.įor the PC, the minimum specs required include an Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 processor and 8 GB of RAM. Gamers should ensure that they have purchased these titles on or before the Special Edition's release. The update is also free to those who purchased the Skyrim Legendary Edition.
To be eligible for the Special Edition update, you should own Skyrim and its three downloadable content (DLC), namely, Dawnguard, Hearthfire and Dragonborn. In the official statement, Bethesda indicated that it is excited about this prospect, touting how new players will enjoy creating Skyrim memories and playing a Dragonborn for the first time. With the range of new improvements, the Special Edition seems to be also aimed at attracting new players. For those who are into more aesthetic pursuits, there are mods that will let them make the game's graphics more beautiful or with entirely different atmosphere. A grizzled Skyrim veteran will probably find the entire affair easy, so he could apply a difficulty mod.
