If there is a single argument for why is superior to the original "Legendary Edition," it is mod support , specifically on consoles.
This was the game-changer. For the first time in PlayStation history, allowed external assets (on Xbox) and internal asset manipulation (on PS4). You can:
: Includes the base game plus all three official expansions: Hearthfire Dragonborn Console Mod Support
The Special Edition is available on PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S (via backward compatibility enhancements), PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. On next-gen consoles, players can enjoy 60 frames per second and 4K resolution through free updates.
"Skyrim Atmospheres": A 42-minute ambient track. It consists of sound effects and minimal musical cues to immerse players in the world.
For PC players, the move to a 64-bit executable was the silent hero. It allowed the game to access more than 4GB of RAM, drastically improving stability and performance on modern hardware. For console players (PS4 and Xbox One at launch), it was the first time they could experience Skyrim with mods.