Skyrim: Special Edition PC and Console Requirements Revealed
Ashley Allen / 8 years ago
Bethesda has revealed the PC requirements and console storage requirements for the forthcoming remaster of its medieval fantasy RPG Skyrim. Five years after its initial release, Skyrim: Special Edition updates the legendary game with remastered art, effects, and lighting, native 4K resolution, and mod support for consoles.
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)
According to Bethesda, key features of the Skyrim: Special Edition include:
- Mod support on consoles
- Remastered art and effects
- Volumetric lighting (“God Rays”)
- Dynamic Depth of Field
- Screen-space reflections
- New snow and water shaders
The remastered game will also support native 4K on the PlayStation 4 Pro.
Skyrim: Special Edition is set for release for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC on 28th October, and is now available for pre-order, both physically and digitally. Steam users who already own the original Skyrim and its DLC will receive Skyrim: Special Edition for free.