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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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RPG
Action
Adventure
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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As part of the Dragonborn expansion, Skyrim players will need to harvest Heart Stone as part of a side quest. This guide will show you how to get it.

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During a dungeon run, an unfortunate Skyrim player shares a video of their fight against a group of draugr that kept them from counterattacking.

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The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim boats some impressive-looking weapons, and the ones in this list are the most devastating of them all.

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Not all of the 10 playable races in The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim were created equal, and some are more suitable than others for specific builds.

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The Best Two-Handed Weapons in Skyrim
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Skyrim boasts a ton of powerful greatswords, battleaxes, and warhammers, but some really stand out from the crowd.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is a huge game, so here are ten hidden areas even the most intrepid fan might not have known about.

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The Elder Scrolls 6 aims to improve upon Skyrim's RPG elements and that can be easily and effectively done by engaging with the Psijic Order.

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Skyrim's Hearthfire DLC allows the player to adopt animals into their home. Here's a ranking of some of the game's best choices for pets.

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Alongside its main narrative, Skyrim boasts a wide range of questlines that the player can tackle, with some being much more memorable than others.

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