The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was first released on November 11th, 2011.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is an open-world action role-playing game published by Bethesda Softworks and developed by Bethesda Game Studios. The game takes place in the fictitious province of Skyrim, which is located in the far north of Tamriel.
It is regarded as one of the most popular and influential RPG games of all time because of its engrossing open-world gameplay, rich story, and depth of the game environment and NPCs.
When did Skyrim come out?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim was first announced by Bethesda Game Studios on December 11, 2010. It was developed by a team of over 150 people, led by game director Todd Howard. The game was built using the Creation Engine, a modified version of the engine used for the previous game in the series, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.
During development, the team aimed to create a more immersive open-world experience, with a more realistic and dynamic environment and improved character animations. The game's combat system was also overhauled, with the addition of dual wielding, the ability to use shouts (Thu'um), and a new perk system.
Skyrim was first released on November 11th, 2011 for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. The game received positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success, with over 3.4 million copies sold in its first two days of release, and well over 30 million copies sold as of 2016.
How many times has Skyrim been re-released?
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has been re-released several times since its initial release in 2011. Here's a list of some of the re-releases and their features:
Special Edition: Released on October 28, 2016, for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. This version included updated graphics, new features such as volumetric god rays and dynamic depth of field, and all the DLCs. It also included mod support on consoles.
VR Edition: Released on November 11, 2018, for PlayStation VR. This version included the base game and all DLCs and was fully playable in virtual reality.
Nintendo Switch Edition: Released on November 17, 2017, for the Nintendo Switch. This version included the base game and all DLCs and added new features such as motion controls and amiibo support.
Legendary Edition: Released on June 4, 2013, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. This version included the base game and all DLCs.
Game of the Year Edition: Released on October 4, 2012, for Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. This version included the base game and all DLCs.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim for PC: Released on November 11, 2011, for PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. This version included the base game, which was later re-released with DLCs as Legendary Edition and Game of the Year Edition.
Skyrim Anniversary Edition: Released on November 11, 2021, ten years from the day the original game came out. This version included next-gen improvements for Skyrim SE, and several original DLCs including Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn.
FAQs
Q. Is Skyrim the biggest game ever?
A. While Skyrim is not the largest game available, it is nonetheless massive and densely packed with lore, quests, and variety that can take hours to explore and uncover everything the game offers.
Q. How long does it take to 100% beat Skyrim?
A. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is around 34 hours long while focusing on the primary objectives. If you are a gamer who wants to see every facet of the game, you will most certainly spend more than 230 hours to complete it.
