Skyrim

One of the all-time greats, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim redefined the concept of the Western RPG. With countless awards under its belt and releases on almost every platform imaginable, you'll find yourself engrossed in a colossal open world in your role as the Dragonborn. You must face your destiny and save the land from a formidable foe.

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Skyrim
RPG
Action
Adventure
Systems
super greyscale 8-bit logo PC-1 Playstation Logo Xbox-1
Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 83%
Released
November 11, 2011
ESRB
M for Mature: Use of Alcohol, Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes
Developer(s)
Bethesda
Publisher(s)
Bethesda
Engine
Creation
Expansions
Skyrim: Dragonborn, Skyrim: Hearthfire, Skyrim: Dawnguard
Franchise
The Elder Scrolls

WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

One of the all-time greats, The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim redefined the concept of the Western RPG. With countless awards under its belt and releases on almost every platform imaginable, you'll find yourself engrossed in a colossal open world in your role as the Dragonborn. You must face your destiny and save the land from a formidable foe.

Platform(s)
PC, PS3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One X, Xbox Series S, PS4, PS5, Switch
Genre(s)
RPG, Action, Adventure
How Long To Beat
26 Hours

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