I can add the game to my cart no problem.
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PC Skyrim Legendary Edition under $10, grab it to get the free upgrade to SE
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I can add the game to my cart no problem.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
EBGames here in Aus seemed to respond to this by taking the PC Legendary edition off their site. I managed to find a few in store but they removed it online after the news of the free upgrade came out. DODGE.
reelbigtink
Member
Strange, I switched over to Edge (first time ever using it) and was able to buy the game instantly. Glad it was just Chrome being weird!
In order to impose an end date, Bethesda is having Valve manually add the Special Edition to accounts that qualify for it. Anybody who buys the Legendary Edition or otherwise adds Skyrim and its paid DLC to their account after the 28th won't receive a free copy.
The weird thing for me is that I know I purchased Dawnguard, I remember playing through the mission, I have some of the achievements unlocked, but steam is telling me I don't have it. I have all the other DLC, which makes no sense. I even had a mod that allowed me to marry Serena (whatever her name was). I am perplexed.
More_Badass
Member
Got the Legendary Edition, redeemed the key, but it's not showing up in my Steam library...
Do you have the vanilla version? If so it just adds the DLC to that.
fluffydelusions
Member
It is just called skyrim not legendary edition. All the dlc should be there. If anything just restart steam
fluffydelusions
Member
Wonder how much of a bump this will give skyrim on steam stats
More_Badass
Member
Oh, great, it worked then
Awesome. Skyrim was my first fantasy RPG, so it hold a special place in my gaming history for me. Can't wait to finally play it again with the DLC and the improvements
It's a manual process as Bethesda doesn't want people buying the LE after the 28th to receive the SE.
He's referring to the SE, which is a separate game.
More_Badass
Member
No, I meant the LE, got the whole "appearing as a separate game" confused
Chezzymann
Member
What's the point of the special edition on PC? Mods of vanilla skyrim can make it look way better
texhnolyze
Banned
The future of modding.
- no more 32bit limitations
- no more 4gb vram limitations
- no more dx9 limitations
Chezzymann
Member
Oh, cool. Didn't think about that
The dlc isn't sequel stuff. Its more just like addition quest lines and playable areas. Specific events happen automatically at certain levels that initiate those questlines. You won't miss them unless you just straight up don't want to do them.
I thought a lot of mods bypassed this limit already.
Enb certainly pushes the limits of what dx9 could do, no?
Still not seeing why this is a major deal honestly.
Ah, right. "... and improvements" threw me off.
Same, but fuck it.
Morrowind holds a special place in my heart so I'll bite out of respect.
Oh nice, guess I dont have to worry about tracking stuff down then.
No, you're thinking of the original pre-patch (and pre-mod in some cases) version of skyrim where there was a set RAM limit.
This is about the VRAM limit that has always been on skyrim. 4 gb only in the original game, always has been and thats been a big bottle neck for many.
The 64-bit upgrade means the game should be considerably more stable with much fewer CTDs than before (the main reason I stopped playing modded skyrim in the first place)
The upgrade to dx11 means things are more streamlines and performance will be overall better.
also seemingly, the new file types and pipeline of the game should make mods that are edited into the new game more efficient and less taxing (though apparently, mods that are just straight up from the old game without editing for the new game will actually have worse performance according to those who are already modding for SE.)
ndawgdrake
Member
Showing up as $ 12.39 for me. Am I missing something?
Spukc
always chasing the next thrill
It suddenly went up it seems
Yeah it went up within the last 20ish mins.
Had it in my cart again for my gf, suddenly went up a few bucks during the final phase of checkout. Still worth it if you don't have any of the DLC.
Crimsonclaw111
Member
From what I understand they price games based on demand.
CrichtonKicks
Member
ENBoost doesn't work on Windows 10 so you still have a 4GB limit if you are on W10.
enboost does more than just that, but you are correct in a sense as dx9 caps on 4gb vram on win 8/win10
EB Games providing exceptional customer service as usual. I remember 20 years ago they were actually a decent video game hobby store.
Thanks I actually didn't know this, I was indecisive on buying it for about a week and finally bit today because of the discount because I thought it would be available after. Now it's nice that I have the regular edition for the Enderal Mod and the special edition for the normal game.
ISee
Member
Bought a key for all three dlcs a couple of days ago (8.99€
. The Special Edition just unlocked.
Here are the unlock times for the special edition (just in case some people wonder):
5pm Pacific Time (October 27)
8pm Eastern Time (October 27)
1am British Summer Time (October 28)
2am Central European Summer Time (October 28)
11am Australian Eastern Time Zone (October 28)
1pm New Zealand Time (October 28th)
It seems to unlock at the same time everywhere...
Which is (as always) at a pretty 'bad time' in europe, but whatever. Doesn't really matter.
. The Special Edition just unlocked.Here are the unlock times for the special edition (just in case some people wonder):
5pm Pacific Time (October 27)
8pm Eastern Time (October 27)
1am British Summer Time (October 28)
2am Central European Summer Time (October 28)
11am Australian Eastern Time Zone (October 28)
1pm New Zealand Time (October 28th)
It seems to unlock at the same time everywhere...
Which is (as always) at a pretty 'bad time' in europe, but whatever. Doesn't really matter.
PHOENIXZERO
Member
It's on my list as a separate game.
I bought it the LE two years ago on Amazon for less than $15.
I bought it the LE two years ago on Amazon for less than $15.
Hesemonni
Banned
Very.
Slightly improved lighting and native 64bit code (or in other words, mods can use more than 4gb of ram).
Ahhh ok yea. That's what I was wondering. I havent played since I upgraded to win 10.. so of course I wouldnt know that.
Welp... Looks like all my
Generally speaking, when someone asks if a seller is "legit", they're not asking if they're reputable but rather if they're officially affiliated with the publishers of the products on offer. CD Keys is the former but not the latter.
AlexFlame116
Member
So if I already bought the game and the DLC separately then I'm good right? I'll get the free upgrade?
Yes. The promotion runs through the 28th -- only those who their ducks in a row on the 29th or later are SOL.
AlexFlame116
Member
Awesome thanks for the help!
MidgarBlowedUp
Member
Thanks OP.
I've now officially triple dipped a game.
I've now officially triple dipped a game.
Ollie Pooch
In a perfect world, we'd all be homersexual
I'm only making that assumption - I have zero proof
But I'd just been looking at it then went back and it was gone, with multiple copies available still in store when I went in. Seems pretty dodgy but not unexpected.