Summary

  • Skyrim gets a new fan-made, DLC-sized expansion, Coven of Crones, now available for Xbox and PC players.
  • This content offers new quests, dungeons, creatures, weapons, and more for players to discover.
  • Designed to seamlessly fit into Skyrim, Coven of Crones showcases the creativity of the game's community.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s players have new content to dive into with Coven of Crones, a fan-made, DLC-sized addition that’s now available for Xbox and PC players. This massive creation lets players explore The Blighted Marsh, a large area about the size of Solstheim, located in the Sea of Ghosts. This new The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim content is packed with new challenges, rich stories, and special rewards.

Since its release, Skyrim has grown through official expansions like Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn, as well as a constant flow of community-made content and mods. These mods have changed the game’s look, quests, and gameplay mechanics, giving fans endless ways to make the game their own, allowing Skyrim to evolve and stay relevant for over a decade.

Created by High Tale, Coven of Crones introduces a dark storyline revolving around Skyrim's familiar witch Anise, who leads a coven of Hags with a disturbing plan. In a spooky land taken over by a dark force, players will find creepy new creatures, voice-acted quests, challenging boss battles, and mysterious dungeons to explore. High Tale’s design adds custom lighting, weather effects, and original soundscapes, aiming to craft an immersive experience that deepens the Skyrim world. Players can start the quest by visiting Anise's Cabin near Riverwood and launching an expedition to a dangerous island filled with enemies and secrets.

The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim’s Coven of Crones Key Features

  • New Quest: Anise's plot with new characters and bosses.
  • New dungeons, creatures, weapons, and spells.
  • New island with unique weather, lighting, and lore.

This new content adds gameplay features that let players use new spells and expand Skyrim’s weapon selection. It also introduces a rideable undead companion after taking on the Blighted Marsh. According to the creator, Coven of Crones is crafted to fit naturally into Skyrim’s world, bringing a fresh storyline while honoring the feel of the original game.

To play Coven of Crones, players need the latest version of Skyrim, and High Tale suggests starting a new game to avoid compatibility issues. Although there may be minor lighting conflicts with certain ENB mods, the team has worked to make this content as accessible as possible. Additionally, in a trailer released by the creators, players can catch a glimpse of the new content’s eerie atmosphere and thrilling battles before jumping in.

Additions like Coven of Crones keep fans engaged and are a big reason for Skyrim’s lasting popularity. With countless mods, dedicated players like the High Tale team have enhanced the game. The work made in Coven of Crones shows off the creativity of Skyrim’s modding community.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
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Top Critic Avg: 81 /100 Critics Rec: 83%
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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
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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.

Engine
Creation Engine
Cross-Platform Play
no
Cross Save
no
Expansions
Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes
Genre(s)
RPG, Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
35 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
PS Plus Availability
Extra & Premium (Special Edition)
File Size Xbox Series
29 GB (DECEMBER 2023)
OpenCritic Rating
Strong