The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Skyrim is the fifth major game in the Elder Scrolls series. Considered one of the greatest games ever made, it has been released on several generations of consoles. Since its initial release over a decade ago, Skyrim has become one of the bestselling video games of all time.

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Released
November 11, 2011
ESRB
M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Use of Alcohol
Developer(s)
Bethesda Game Studios
Publisher(s)
Bethesda Softworks
Engine
Creation Engine
Cross-Platform Play
no

Winner of more than 200 Game of the Year Awards, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim celebrates 10 years of adventuring in stunning detail. The Anniversary Edition includes a decade worth of content: the critically acclaimed core game and add-ons of Skyrim Special Edition, plus Creation Club content released on or prior to November 11, 2021.

EPIC FANTASY REBORN
Skyrim reimagines and revolutionizes the open-world fantasy epic, bringing to life a complete virtual world open for you to explore any way you choose.

LIVE ANOTHER LIFE, IN ANOTHER WORLD
Play any type of character you can imagine, and do whatever you want; the legendary freedom of choice, storytelling, and adventure of The Elder Scrolls is realized like never before.

YOU ARE WHAT YOU PLAY
Choose from hundreds of weapons, spells, and abilities. The new character system allows you to play any way you want and define yourself through your actions.

BATTLE DRAGONS
Battle ancient dragons like you’ve never seen. As Dragonborn, learn their secrets and harness their power for yourself.

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Skyrim: How To Get Smithing 100 Fast

One of the best skills in Skyrim, Smithing, can be raised to 100 fairly easily so players can craft the best armor and weapons in the game.

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Skyrim: Where To Farm Every Type Of Ore

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Gamer Moves Out of Apartment Building and Accidentally Leaves Box of Old Games Behind

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Skyrim Mod Adds Dinosaurs to the Game

A fan of The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim develops a new mod that allows players to encounter prehistoric raptors in the action RPG.

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Skyrim Had One Major Impact That The Elder Scrolls 6, Starfield May Not Be Able to Replicate

A key part of Skyrim's legacy in gaming has waxed and waned fairly often, but The Elder Scrolls 6 and Starfield may be unable to hold a candle to it.

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Skyrim Artifact Tier List

Skyrim is home to legendary artifacts forged by the gods and used by heroes from all walks of life, but some are more useful than others.

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Skyrim: How to Unlock Every Fence

Fences are the best merchants in the game, but players have to put some work in to gain access.

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Elder Scrolls Game Tier List

The Elder Scrolls 6 is likely still far off, and the rich history that preceded it has seen several ups and downs prior to Skyrim's success.