Skyrim Continues RPG Domination; Hits 67K Steam Players Amid Resurgence

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  • Skyrim has hit a new all-time high player count on Steam when considering the last few years.
  • The Special Edition version has reached 67K players following a recent Steam sale.
  • Bethesda is currently busy working on The Elder Scrolls 6, but this RPG is still a few years out.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim remains Bethesda’s most impressive release to date. Spanning multiple generations of consoles and various types of devices, this RPG experience continues to mesmerize players with its many stories, characters, and secrets.

While The Elder Scrolls 6 has now been announced, fans can’t help but return to Tamriel’s northern region. Nothing exemplifies the game’s longevity more than Steam’s latest player counts, with Skyrim hitting over 65K concurrent players last week.

Why it matters: The Elder Scrolls 6 entered early development quite recently, so Bethesda will be glad to know that fans are still interested in the IP as development picks up the pace.

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The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim Player Count via SteamDB

Looking at SteamDB, the RPG suddenly spiked to 67,622 players in the last 24 hours.

It’s not uncommon for older games to experience sudden bursts of player interest, but the last time Skyrim came anywhere close to this many players was in late 2021. It should also be noted that this is the Special Edition version in particular.

The latest resurgence brings Skyrim Special Edition very close to its all-time peak, a figure established as far back as 8 years ago. As one would expect, this resurgence is mainly attributed to a major Steam sale.

At present, the Special Edition version is being sold for just $3.99, marking a huge 90% price cut. Perhaps this figure has encouraged many longtime fans to pick up the RPG again and begin their adventures anew.

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Hopes Are High For The Elder Scrolls 6

Many new players have also likely jumped into the RPG as they continue waiting for The Elder Scrolls 6, a title expected to be several years out at the time of writing.

What are your thoughts on this resurgence? Let’s discuss this in the comments and on the Tech4Gamers Forums.

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