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 Clip Shows Player Using Fus Ro Dah on Big Pile of Skulls

One Skyrim player shares a short clip of themself using Fus Ro Dah, the Unrelenting Force Dragon Shout, on a huge pile of skulls to hilarious results.

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Skyrim: 5 Reasons Stormcloaks Should Win The Civil War

With the outlaw of Talos worship and other Imperial capitulations, it's easy to see why the Stormcloaks want to oust the Empire from Skyrim.

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Study Claims Skyrim is the Best Game for 'Mindfulness'

A study conducted on video games being a source of improving the mental health of players has placed Bethesda's Skyrim at the very top of the list.

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Skyrim: 5 Reasons Imperials Should Win The Civil War

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Skyrim: 19 Best Side Quests Most Players Have Never Seen (& Where To Find Them)

The lands of Skyrim are filled to the brim with a wide array of side quests that some players have never seen. Here's a look at some.

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Skyrim Player Uses Mod to Send Giant Flying With Club

One inventive player installs a mod that allows them to send the giants in Skyrim flying through the air with a gargantuan club.

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Skyrim: Complete Guide to Promises to Keep Quest

The Promises to Keep Quest can be found in Riften and charges players with investigating the worth of a (very valuable) horse.

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Skyrim: How To Install Skygerfall, The Skyrim Daggerfall Mod

Daggerfall, the second Elder Scrolls game, hasn't aged well. The Skygerfall mod aims to faithfully re-create the game in the Skyrim engine.

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Skyrim: 13 Mistakes Everyone Makes Playing A Stealth Build

There's a reason stealth builds are among the most popular in Skyrim — they're fun! But players often make a few common mistakes when pursuing one.