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With player numbers like that a decade later, it’s no wonder Bethesda released the $50 Anniversary Edition compiling a ton of user created content and…fishing? The true reason for its longevity is not the countless re-releases over the years, but in fact one of the most vibrant modding communities in all of gaming. In contrast, the much more recent Elder Scrolls Online MMORPG has a Steam 24-hour peak player count of 18,000.

Skyrim is over a decade old, but in spite of that Skyrim Special Edition at the time of writing has a 24-hour peak player count of just over 31,000. The article has been updated with the correction. Update: While Mod Organizer 2 is specialized for Fallout and Elder Scrolls games, it is capable of managing mods for other games using a plugin. From fresh install on your SD card to your first mods, this guide will get you going on your Skyrim tinkering journey.
