The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Breaks Past 2 Billion Mod Downloads

Expert Verified By

Still Going Strong Even Many Years Since Its Launch!

Story Highlight
  • The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim was released over a decade ago.
  • The title has now surpassed 2 billion mod downloads.
  • The special edition of the title has over 6 billion mod downloads, making a total of 8 billion for the title. 

Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has recently celebrated its 13th anniversary, but the title is still going strong, even after many years of release, thanks to the modding community.

It has now been noted that Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has over 2 billion mod downloads even after a decade since its release, and it is still going strong.

Why it matters: While the modders initially started fixing the game’s bugs, it grew massively over the years.

Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Has Whopping 2 Billion Mod Downloads – Source: Nexus Mods

According to NexusMod, one of the biggest sites for game mods reflects that Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has surpassed the 2 billion mod downloads mark. 

The title currently sits on the second-ranked list, and what is more surprising is that the top spot is also taken by the game’s Special Edition, which was released five years after the original release and had many fixes and graphic updates over the base game.

The special edition has over 6.2 billion downloads on the site, and if you combine both the numbers, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim has over 8 billion mod downloads in over a decade, which is almost equal to the number of humans on Earth.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Is Already Over A Decade Old

While most of the players and modders have already moved to the special edition of the game as it offers a better experience than the base title, it is surprising to see The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim still going strong.

It was recently reported that the game has sold over 60 million units, becoming the 7th most-selling title ever. 2025 is another exciting year for the franchise, as we might get to hear more about The Elder Scrolls 6.

Nonetheless, what has been your favorite moment in the title? Comment down or be a part of Tech4Gamers Official Forums

Was our article helpful? 👨‍💻

Thank you! Please share your positive feedback. 🔋

How could we improve this post? Please Help us. 😔

Gear Up For Latest News

Get exclusive gaming & tech news before it drops. Sign up today!

Join Our Community

Still having issues? Join the Tech4Gamers Forum for expert help and community support!

Latest News

Join Our Community

104,000FansLike
32,122FollowersFollow

Trending

Ubisoft Cancelled Post–Civil War Assassin’s Creed Title Last Year for Being ‘Too Controversial’

Ubisoft reportedly canceled an Assassin's Creed game last year set after the Civil War era, featuring a protagonist who was a former slave.

Nintendo Switch 2 Outpaces Original Switch by 77%, Selling 2.4 Million Units in US in 3 Months

The Nintendo Switch 2 has now surpassed 2.4 million unit sales in the US, which is 77% faster than its predecessor.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Set To Receive New Content As Game Hits 5 Million Units Sold

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 has now sold a whopping 5 million units, and new content for the RPG is also on the way.

New Silent Hill f Xbox Ad Reminds Players: You’re Buying A License, Not The Game

Xbox is marketing Silent Hill f with a tag underneath stating that you will only purchase the license to play the horror title.

Over 60% US Gamers Buy Two or Fewer Games Per Year

Only 14% of games in the US buy new games regularly, and they are the main drivers of the paid game market.