The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition sales estimate
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is an RPG game by Bethesda Game Studios, released on Steam on October 27, 2016 at $39.99. It has 223,732 Steam reviews (Very Positive, 94% positive). Markan estimates it has sold between 7.8M and 20M copies on Steam, for $109 million to $280 million in net revenue.
Estimated lifetime sales and revenue
| Low | Medium | High | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copies sold | 7,830,620 | 14,095,116 | 20,135,880 |
| Net revenue (USD) | $108,899,825 | $196,019,684 | $280,028,121 |
Steam doesn't publish sales. These estimates multiply the number of reviews by a factor that depends on the release year (the Boxleiter method). Net revenue is what's left of list price × sales after refunds, regional pricing, discounts, sales tax and Steam's 30% cut, before any publisher's share. Treat them as a ballpark for comparing games, not as reported figures.
Steam facts
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Release date | October 27, 2016 |
| Price | $39.99 (US list price) |
| Reviews | 223,732 · Very Positive · 94% positive |
| Genres | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Links | Steam store page |
Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition brings the epic fantasy to life in stunning detail. The Special Edition includes the critically acclaimed game and add-ons with all-new features.From the Steam store page
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