The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR
- Developer
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Released
- 17 November 2017
- Age rating
- PEGI 18
- UK price
- £49.99
Platforms: PC
Genres: role playing rpg , adventure
A true, full-length open-world game for VR has arrived. Skyrim VR reimagines the complete epic fantasy masterpiece with an unparalleled sense of scale, depth, and immersion. From battling ancient dragons to exploring rugged mountains and more, Skyrim VR brings to life a complete open world for you to experience any way you choose. Skyrim VR includes the critically-acclaimed core game and official add-ons – Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.
Best gaming PC for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR in 2026
Full buyers guide →Below are the four PC tiers we'd actually recommend for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR today. These are our 2026 hardware picks, not the dated publisher minimums you'll find on Steam.
Budget
1080p · 60fps
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 5 7600
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB
- RAM
- 16 GB
- Storage
- 1TB NVMe SSD
Mid-tier
1440p · 60fps
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 7700
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Super 12GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 2TB NVMe SSD
High-end
1440p · 144fps
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB
- RAM
- 32 GB
- Storage
- 2TB NVMe SSD
Enthusiast
4K · 60fps
- CPU
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- GPU
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 32GB
- RAM
- 64 GB
- Storage
- 4TB NVMe SSD
Official system requirements
These are the minimum and recommended specs as published by Bethesda Softworks on Steam. They tend to be conservative — usually "what ran the game at 1080p when it shipped". For what you should actually buy in 2026, see the tier cards above.
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 / 8.1 / 10 (64-bit versions) | Windows 10 (64-bit) |
| CPU | Intel Core i5-6600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 or better | Intel Core i7-4790 or AMD Ryzen 5 1500X |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| GPU | Nvidia GeForce GTX 970 / AMD RX 480 8GB or better | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 15 GB |
| DirectX | — | — |
Verified 16 July 2026 against the Steam store page.
Can your PC run The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR?
If your CPU is roughly equivalent to Intel Core i7-4790 and your GPU is at or above Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 8GB / AMD RX Vega 56 8GB, you'll hit recommended settings at 1080p/60. For 1440p or higher, see the tier picks above.
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