The short answer
The safest Enderal download is the free Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition) on Steam (app 976620) or the matching free release on GOG. Both require you to own The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition on the same store. There is no official standalone file you can download from a random website, and you should be wary of any site that offers one.
All official download options
| Source | What you get | Requirement | Link type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam (Special Edition) | Enderal SE, pre-installed with required components | Own Skyrim SE on Steam | Store page / Steam client |
| Steam (original) | Enderal: Forgotten Stories for the 2011 engine | Own Skyrim / Legendary Edition | Store page |
| GOG | Enderal: Forgotten Stories (Special Edition build) | Own Skyrim on GOG | Store page |
| Community port | Enderal SE as a mod for Mod Organizer 2 | Own and install Skyrim SE | Port's official page |
For almost everyone, Steam is the best choice. GOG is the right pick if your copy of Skyrim is on GOG. The community port is mainly for people who want to build a heavily modded setup themselves.
How to download Enderal on Steam
- Check your library. Skyrim Special Edition (or Anniversary Edition, which includes it) must be owned on your Steam account. It does not need to be installed.
- Open the install. Use the install button on our home page, which asks the Steam client to open the install dialog, or visit the Steam store page and press Install.
- Pick a drive with at least 22 GB free.
- Wait for the download to finish, then launch Enderal from your library.
Because it is a community mod on Steam, the store page shows a notice that it needs Skyrim Special Edition. That is expected.
How to download Enderal on GOG
GOG released Enderal: Forgotten Stories and Nehrim as free claims for owners of the matching Elder Scrolls games. If you own Skyrim on GOG:
- Open the Enderal page on GOG while logged in.
- Claim it for free.
- Install through GOG Galaxy or download the offline installer from your library.
The GOG build is DRM-free and is the Special Edition, even though the store page shows the 2019 date of Forgotten Stories.
Which version should you download?
- Own Skyrim Special Edition or Anniversary Edition? Get Enderal Special Edition.
- Own only the 2011 Skyrim or Legendary Edition on Steam? Get the original Enderal: Forgotten Stories listing.
- Want to mod heavily? Either store build works with Mod Organizer 2; the community port gives you the newest community fixes.
The differences are covered in Enderal vs Enderal Special Edition.
Avoiding fake Enderal downloads
Search results for "Enderal download" sometimes include sites offering repacks or "full game" archives. Avoid them:
- They are unnecessary: the official version is already free.
- Repacks can contain modified or malicious files.
- They will not receive the store's file verification and repair tools.
The real Steam listing shows SureAI as developer and publisher, and app number 976620.
After downloading
Run the launcher once to choose resolution and quality. Then start a new game; the opening explains leveling and Arcane Fever. If you plan to mod, back up Documents\My Games\Enderal Special Edition first. Check the system requirements guide if performance is poor.
Quick answers
Can I download Enderal without Skyrim?
No. Every legal version requires ownership of Skyrim on the same platform.
How big is the Enderal download?
The Steam store page asks for 22 GB of free space.
Is the Enderal download safe?
Yes, from Steam or GOG. Those stores verify files and handle updates.
Ready to set out?
Enderal is free for Skyrim Special Edition owners on Steam and GOG.
