The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition for Windows

The Elder Scroll V: Skyrim Legendary Edition bundles the three official downloadable content (DLC) packs with the already expansive world of Elder Scroll V.

Pros

Extend the adventure: Both the Dawnguard and Dragonborn packs add over 20 hours of gameplay (including side quests), while Hearthfire's additional features can keep you busy for even longer as you try to build the perfect home.

More immersive world: The expansions fall in line with the rest of the Skyrim world by expanding on lores, skills, and features. Didn't like being a werewolf in the original Skyrim? Become a blood-thirsty vampire in Dawnguard instead. Challenge another opponent with the power of the Thu'um in Dragonborn.

Be casual or play seriously: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Legendary Edition is designed for either straight run-throughs or pick-up-and-play mode, given its nonlinear plot and episodic dungeon quests. There's no need to commit large amounts of time, though of course you can.

Cons

Repackaged but not fixed: The Skyrim Legendary Edition is the original Skyrim with patch 1.9 bundled with the additional content. With a title like Legendary, we were hoping to see more fixes. Bugs and errors that can break the immersive experience are less frequent but still remain.

Bottom Line

The original Skyrim has won numerous awards and is renowned for its level of detail and content. With hundreds of gameplay hours, thousands of features, a vast community of online modders, and a recent price drop (Legendary Edition is going for $29.99 as of this writing), RPG fans won't want to miss out on this complete bundle.

What The Community Is Saying

• The Highs

Even years after release, people still call this one of the best games of its era and keep coming back to it. The modding scene gets singled out constantly as exceptional, with players saying it alone extends the game's life far beyond the base content.

• The Lows

Some technical rough edges persist, including a buggy opening sequence that a few still bring up. A smaller group is frustrated that platform updates have occasionally broken existing mod setups, forcing reinstalls or workarounds.

• The Verdict

A must-play classic carried largely by its mod ecosystem, but budget time for troubleshooting mod compatibility after updates.