The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
A full spec-by-spec comparison of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition vs The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt — engine, performance, dimensions, features and price, with the differences highlighted to help you decide.
| Specification | The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition Bethesda Softworks |
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
CD PROJEKT RED
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|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Release Date | October 27, 2016 | May 18, 2015 |
| Availability | Released | Released |
| Age Rating | Mature | Mature |
| Developer | Bethesda Game Studios | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks | CD PROJEKT RED |
| Official Site | — | https://thewitcher.com/en/witcher3 |
| Gameplay | ||
| Genre | Action, RPG | Action, RPG |
| Game Modes | Single-player | Single-player |
| Perspective | First-person, Third-person | Third-person |
| Average Playtime | 9 hours | 43 hours |
| Platforms & Pricing | ||
| Platforms | PC, PlayStation, Xbox | PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Apple Macintosh, Nintendo |
| Available On | Steam, PlayStation Store, Xbox Store | GOG, PlayStation Store, Steam, Xbox Store, Nintendo eShop |
| PC Requirements | ||
| Minimum Requirements | OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) Processor: Intel i5-750/AMD Phenom II X4-945 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 470 1GB /AMD HD 7870 2GB Storage: 12 GB available space | — |
| Recommended Requirements | OS: Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit Version) Processor: Intel i5-2400/AMD FX-8320 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 780 3GB /AMD R9 290 4GB Storage: 12 GB available space | — |
| Critic & Community Scores | ||
| Metacritic | 74 / 100 | 92 / 100 |
| Community Rating | 4.5 / 5 (1,973 ratings) | 4.6 / 5 (7,217 ratings) |