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The Elder Scrolls 5: 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.

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The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
RPG
Action
Adventure
Systems
PlayStation-1
Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 83%
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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SUBSCRIPTION
DIGITAL
PHYSICAL
FX Wiki Wiki GGMods Mods
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
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
OpenCritic Rating
Strong
How Long To Beat
35 Hours
X|S Optimized
Yes
File Size Xbox Series
29 GB (DECEMBER 2023)
Steam Deck Compatibility
yes

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