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Acquiring the Original Version of Skyrim
By Scare-isu ❤
The original version of Skyrim, also known as "Oldrim" in the modding community, is still available for purchase on Steam despite being delisted by Bethesda. This guide contains links to the original Skyrim released in 2011, as well as its DLC.
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Category: Modding or Configuration
Languages: English
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20 Jan, 2022 @ 6:42am
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Guide Index
Overview
Why Oldrim? 
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 
HD Texture Pack 
Dawnguard 
Hearthfire 
Dragonborn 
Comments
Why Oldrim?
Modding, mostly. Many older mods are designed for the original version of Skyrim, and will not work on Special Edition without being ported. Players with less powerful hardware might also see performance benefits from using the older version due to its lower-quality assets.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim


Experience the game that inspired a decade's worth of ports and rereleases in its original, untampered form.
  • Price: $19.99 USD/£9.99 GBP/$21.99 CAD/$29.95 AUD/$23.99 NZD
  • Release Date: November 11, 2011
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HD Texture Pack


This free DLC enhances Skyrim's textures, making it look more modern without the use of mods.
  • Price: Free
  • Release Date: February 7, 2012
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Dawnguard


Hunt vampires with the titular Dawnguard, or become one yourself in the first expansion to The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
  • Price: $19.99 USD/£13.99 GBP/$21.99 CAD/$29.95 AUD/$23.99 NZD
  • Release Date: August 2, 2012
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Hearthfire


This DLC allows you to buy a plot of land and construct your own player home, where you can unwind in between your adventures, store your items, and even raise a family.
  • Price: $4.99 USD/£3.49 GBP/$5.49 CAD/$7.45 AUD/$5.99 NZD
  • Release Date: October 4, 2012
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Dragonborn


Travel to the island of Solstheim, originally featured in The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and face Miraak, the First Dragonborn.
  • Price: $19.99 USD/£13.99 GBP/$21.99 CAD/$29.95 AUD/$23.99 NZD
  • Release Date: February 5, 2013
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7 Comments
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Prussia 20 Jul @ 2:41am 
Unlisted, not delisted. There is a difference.
System_Reb00t 16 Jul, 2023 @ 5:49pm 
I hate todd howard
jeremiahmontgomery90 14 Feb, 2022 @ 2:10pm 
eeeeeeeeeeeeeee
MichiganMight 7 Feb, 2022 @ 2:27pm 
yeet
J. Robert Oppenheimer 2 Feb, 2022 @ 8:29pm 
I've owned Skyrim since around the time LE came out and didn't know about the official HD texture pack until the beginning of this year ;_;
Diacute 21 Jan, 2022 @ 5:41am 
TBH most of the mods on LE has been already ported to SE but this is extremely useful for Low End PCs given that LE runs on DX9 which is easier on Intergrated graphics ect
Ace Rimmer 20 Jan, 2022 @ 4:45pm 
I'd recommend getting a legendary edition key from G 2 A for around $18AUD. :)