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The Legendary Edition runs on the original 32-bit engine from 2011 and includes all three official add-ons. The Special Edition runs on an upgraded 64-bit engine with improved visuals, the same three add-ons, and access to Creation Club content. The Legendary Edition is generally preferred by players seeking compatibility with older mods, while the Special Edition is preferred for visuals and stability.

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Why would someone choose Legendary Edition over Special Edition?

The Legendary Edition's original 32-bit engine carries broader compatibility with the large library of classic Skyrim mods that predate the Special Edition's release, particularly those built around the original Skyrim Script Extender. Some long-time modders and players prefer this version specifically for that reason, despite the Special Edition's improved visuals and stability.

Does the Legendary Edition include Creation Club content?

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Can the Legendary Edition be upgraded to the Special Edition for free?

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Price: $10.96 USD

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition bundles the original 2011 base game with all three official add-ons, Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn, running on the game's original 32-bit engine rather than the remastered engine used in the Special Edition. Released on June 4, 2013, it served as the definitive way to own the complete original release before the Special Edition remaster arrived in 2016. It remains popular among players who prefer the original engine's broader compatibility with classic mods built before the Special Edition's release.

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RPG Adventure

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Action Fantasy Historical Sandbox Open world

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Bethesda Game Studios

Release Date

Jun 3rd, 2013

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim DLC & Add-Ons (4)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dawnguard

The Elder Scrolls V: Dawnguard is the first official add-on / DLC. Dawnguard revolves around an ancient prophecy predicted by an Elder Scroll. Foretelling the eternal obfuscation of the sun, the scroll gave instructions on how to perform a magic ritual with a mythic bow and a special blood sacrifice. A legion of vampires known as the Volkihar Clan, lead by Lord Harkon, seek to actuate the prophecy by performing the ritual; the Dawnguard, a faction of crossbow-wielding vampire hunters counters their aims. Skyrim's Dragonborn protagonist chooses whether to join the Dawnguard and prevent Nirn from being plunged in an irrevocable night, or assist the vampire coven with realizing their malevolent ambition. introduced in Dawnguard are two unique skill trees, one for vampirism noted as "Vampire Lord" and one for lycanthropy. Twenty-two quests featured in the plug-in; twelve exist in the main quest, with several optional side quests. A few repeatable, radiant quests can also be completed. The questline forks at "A New Order", where allegiance between the Volkihar Clan and the Dawnguard must be selected. The side chosen is irreversible. There are a ton of new items, people and weapons added with this DLC

$9.38

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Hearthfire

The Elder Scrolls V: Hearthfire is the second official add-on for the fifth installment in the Elder Scrolls series, Skyrim. Hearthfire focuses around purchasing land and designing, building and maintaining a homestead. The option to hire stewards, carriage drivers and a personal bard are also available. With five pre-built purchasable houses already present in Skyrim, it's now possible to own property in every hold, except Winterhold. In addition, an adoption mechanic has been introduced that allows the Dragonborn to adopt children and raise them in the newly built home, provided there is room for them. In addition, previously bought homes can be altered to have a children's bedroom fitted into them.

$9.71

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Dragonborn

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Dragonborn is the third and final add-on for the action role-playing open world video game The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.

$9.38

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition Anniversary Upgrade

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - Anniversary Edition contains the full game plus all three expansions and over 500 pieces of unique content from Creation Club, including pre-existing and new quests, dungeons, bosses, weapons, spells and more!

$10.44

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About The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition bundles the base game with all three official add-ons, developed by Bethesda Game Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks. It was released on June 4, 2013, for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3, serving as the complete edition of the original release.

The Legendary Edition runs on the same 32-bit Creation Engine as the original 2011 release, rather than the upgraded 64-bit engine introduced with the 2016 Special Edition. This original engine, often referred to by the community as "Oldrim," carries broader compatibility with the large library of classic Skyrim mods built before the Special Edition's release, including those requiring the Skyrim Script Extender (SKSE) in its original form.

Dawnguard introduces a storyline centered on a conflict between vampire hunters and a faction of vampires plotting to permanently block out the sun, adding a new region, the ability to become a vampire lord, and a new mounted combat system. Hearthfire adds home construction, letting players purchase land and build a customized home, alongside the ability to adopt children. Dragonborn, the largest of the three add-ons, sends the Dragonborn to the island of Solstheim to confront Miraak, the first Dragonborn, a Dragon Priest seeking to break free of his imprisonment.

The Legendary Edition does not include the visual improvements, Creation Club access, or 64-bit stability improvements found in the Special Edition. Players prioritizing graphical fidelity, console availability, or Creation Club content should consider the Special Edition or Anniversary Edition instead.

What Is Included in the Legendary Edition

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition includes the following content:

Content	Standard Edition	Legendary Edition	Special Edition
Base Game	✓	✓ (Original Engine)	✓ (Remastered)
Dawnguard	✗	✓	✓
Hearthfire	✗	✓	✓
Dragonborn	✗	✓	✓
Creation Club Access	✗	✗	✓

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